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KEY COPYORLANDOKEY COPYORLANDORekeying · Orlando · Winter Park · Lake Nona · College Park
Rekeying restores full control over who has access to your property without replacing a single lock. We re-pin your existing cylinders on site so a brand-new set of keys works and every old key — lost, stolen, or just floating around — stops working immediately.
Key Copy Orlando rekeys existing residential locks so a new key works and every old key stops working — without replacing your hardware. That covers move-in security, lost or stolen keys, roommate and tenant turnover, and whole-house master rekeys so one new key operates every exterior door. Most single locks are done in under 30 minutes, and we can rekey an entire house in one visit.
Rekeying is changing the internal pin configuration inside an existing lock cylinder so it operates with a new key and the old key no longer works — without replacing the lock itself. A locksmith removes the cylinder, swaps the pin stack to match a new key cut, and reassembles it, all typically on site. It is the standard, faster and cheaper alternative to a full lock change whenever the hardware itself is in good condition.
Rekeying terms, in plain English — tap a term
Rekeying
Re-pinning the cylinder inside your existing lock so every old key stops working and a new key operates it. Faster and cheaper than a lock change, and the standard follow-up after a move-in or lost key.
Pin tumbler / pin stack
The set of spring-loaded pins inside a cylinder that a correctly cut key lines up to allow the lock to turn. Rekeying swaps this pin stack to a combination that matches a different key.
Master key system
A pinning setup where one master key opens several locks that also each have their own unique key. Common for rental properties and multi-unit buildings — we set this up during a whole-property rekey.
Keyed alike
Rekeying multiple locks to the exact same key cut, so one key works the front door, back door, and any other exterior entry. The most common request during a whole-house rekey.
Cylinder swap
When a cylinder is too worn or damaged to rekey cleanly, we swap in a new cylinder of the same brand rather than forcing a rekey on hardware that won't hold it reliably.
Rekey or replace?
Tell us what happened at your door and we'll tell you the cheapest correct fix — before we quote a dollar.
Ask a locksmithFrom your call to keys that work and keys that don't — usually under 30 minutes per lock.
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Tell us how many locks, the brand if you know it, and why you need to rekey. You get an upfront per-lock quote before we dispatch.
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The nearest available technician rolls with pinning kits stocked for the most common residential cylinder brands.
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We check the lock brand and keyway to pull the correct pin kit, and confirm the final count and price before starting.
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Each cylinder is opened, re-pinned to the new key cut, and reassembled — your existing lock hardware never leaves the door.
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We cut and test your new keys on every rekeyed lock, hand them over, and confirm the old keys no longer operate any door on the property.
Six situations where new keys — not new locks — are the right, faster fix.
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Previous owners, agents, and contractors may still have working keys. Rekeying every exterior lock the day you close is the fastest way to secure a new home.
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A missing key means anyone who finds it can walk in. We rekey the affected locks so that key stops working immediately, no matter where it ends up.
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People forget to return keys constantly. Rekeying after a roommate or tenant leaves is faster and cheaper than replacing the locks outright.
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When someone with a working key no longer should have access, rekeying is the direct fix — old key voided the same visit, no confrontation required.
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Anyone who has had a key during renovation, staging, or regular cleaning is worth rekeying against once the work is done, especially on rental properties.
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We rekey multiple locks to the same key cut in a single visit — front door, back door, garage side entry, all opening with one key.
Lock installationOn-site rekeying for the cylinder brands installed across Orlando homes — Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin and Medeco.
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Orlando has one of the highest renter populations in Florida, and that churn is the biggest single driver of rekeying demand in the metro. Apartments, townhomes and single-family rentals turn over constantly, and every lease change is a moment where the smart move is a rekey — before a new tenant moves in, not after something goes missing.
Property managers running multiple units lean on rekeying specifically because it is faster than a full lock change and keeps hardware consistent across a portfolio. Homeowners in Winter Park, College Park and Lake Nona call for the same reason after closing on a resale property — rekeying the day you get the keys is the cheapest way to know exactly who can get in.
Same hardware, new control — every old key voided in one visit, whether it's a single deadbolt or a whole rental portfolio.
Cost is per lock and drops with each additional cylinder rekeyed in the same visit. Your exact number is quoted on the phone before we dispatch.
Lock rekeying (per lock)$15–$40 per lock
Whole-house rekey (3–4 locks)Discounted per-lock rate
Master key system setupQuoted per property
High-security cylinder rekey$30–$60 per lock
New keys cut with rekeyIncluded, extras at key duplication rate
Full pricing sheetSee every service →
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Cost, timing, master keys, smart locks, and how rekeying differs from a full lock change.
Not sure if you need a rekey or a change?
Describe your situation and we'll tell you the cheaper correct fix before quoting.
Call (407) 255-5714Rekeying typically costs $15–$40 per lock, with the per-lock rate dropping when you rekey multiple locks in the same visit. We confirm an exact price on the phone before starting. See our pricing page for full ranges.
Most single locks are rekeyed in 10–30 minutes. A full house of three or four exterior locks is usually finished in one visit, often under an hour total.
Rekeying reuses your existing lock hardware and only changes which key operates it. A lock change replaces the hardware entirely. Rekeying is faster and cheaper whenever your locks are in good working condition. Our rekey vs. lock change guide covers the full decision.
Yes. We commonly rekey every exterior lock in a home — front door, back door, garage side entry — to the same key cut in a single visit, so you carry one key instead of several.
Yes. As soon as a lock is rekeyed, any key that does not match the new pin configuration stops operating that lock — including keys you no longer have possession of.
Smart deadbolts with a physical key override can have that cylinder rekeyed like any standard lock. Fully electronic access without a key override is secured instead by changing the access code, which we can also set up.
Yes — this is the single most common reason we get called. Previous owners, agents, and anyone who worked on the home during the sale may still have keys, and rekeying the day you close is the fastest way to control access.
No. Rekeying service is the same rate 24/7, including late nights, weekends and holidays.
Mobile rekeying service across the greater Orlando metro and every city within 50 miles — including Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Sanford, College Park, Lake Nona, Altamonte Springs and Apopka.
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"We manage a dozen units around Kissimmee and rekey every one between tenants. They show up on schedule, hand over new keys the same visit, and the pricing is consistent every time."
"Closed on a house in College Park and had all four exterior doors rekeyed to one key that afternoon. Old keys from the previous owner are worthless now — exactly what I wanted."
"Lost my keys somewhere in Winter Park and had no idea if someone would find them and know where I live. They rekeyed the front and back door within the hour. Fast, reassuring, fairly priced."
Same hardware, brand-new keys — old keys voided the same visit, usually under 30 minutes per lock.
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