is your property safe & secure?
Rekeying a lock refers to changing the internal components of a cylinder or lock. Meaning the existing key no longer works, and a new key is the only working key.
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Why Should You Rekey Your Locks?
- Secure your property from people with previous access to keys
- Improve convenience by having one key that opens all locks in your property
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When Should You Rekey Your Locks?
- Moved into a new property and don’t want the previous keys to work
- Lost or stolen key that could be tracked back to your property
- Not comfortable with the number of people who have had access to keys
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I can set up your lock system to:
- Ensure that a single key opens every lock at your property. This can include extra locks such as external side doors and gates. Never need to carry multiple keys again!
- Limit access to only nominated doors/gates. This works well if you want to provide a restricted access key to a gardener, staff or tradesman. And still maintain the convenience of a single key for yourself and family members.
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The cost to rekey locks depends on the number of lock cylinders and the type of locks on your property. Rekeying an existing lock is significantly cheaper than replacing the entire lock hardware. Contact Ben at Stewart Locksmiths on 0468 433 988 for a transparent, upfront quote tailored to your home or office.
If your current lock hardware is high-quality and functioning smoothly, rekeying is the best and most cost-effective option to ensure your security. It alters the internal pins so old keys no longer work. You only need to completely replace a lock if the hardware is old, damaged, worn out, or if you want to upgrade to a different lock style.
Yes! This process is called “keying alike.” If your property’s locks use the same type of keyway, we can rekey your front door, back door, side gates, and screen doors so they all open using a single master key. This eliminates the need to carry around a heavy, confusing ring of keys.
When you move into a new house or apartment, you cannot be certain who holds copies of the old keys. Previous owners, tenants, real estate agents, cleaners, and tradespeople may still have access. Rekeying your locks immediately gives you complete peace of mind that only you and your family can open your doors.
Local Lock Rekeying Services Near You
Based centrally in South Yarra, Stewart Locksmiths offers fully equipped, mobile lock rekeying solutions directly to your doorstep. We proudly serve residential and commercial properties throughout inner Melbourne, the eastern suburbs, and the bayside region. Check our localized service zones below to see if Ben is currently operating near you:
Inner South / East
South Yarra
Toorak
Prahran
Windsor
Armadale
Malvern
Inner Melbourne
Melbourne CBD
Richmond
Cremorne
Burnley
East Melbourne
Bayside & Surrounds
St Kilda
St Kilda East
Elwood
Balaclava
Ripponlea
Caulfield
Inner North
Abbotsford
Collingwood
Fitzroy
Carlton
Brunswick
Northcote
Kensington
Flemington
