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House lockouts
Re-keying
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Car keys & fobsNon-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Winter Park, FL
Rekeying is the service Winter Park homeowners call us about most, and the reason is usually the same: a new house, a new key, and a front door that still works on the old one. We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Yale hardware across 32789, 32790, 32792, and 32793, and we know what subtropical humidity does to the older locksets around Park Avenue. If you need a rekey, a car key, or an emergency unlock in Winter Park, call (833) 713-2331 and we will give you a real price before anyone is dispatched.
Why Winter Park Homes Are Different
Winter Park is old-money Orlando: Mediterranean-revival estates, brick streets, and 1920s-1950s homes with original mortise locksets and skeleton keys. The 32789 core holds much of that inventory, and a locksmith working there needs to understand something modern deadbolt installers often miss: many of those front doors still use full mortise locks that cannot be swapped for a standard cylindrical deadbolt without altering the door. Homeowners in historic districts also face preservation rules that can complicate hardware changes, so the smart move is often a rekey of the existing lock rather than a replacement. Out toward 32792, the housing shifts to mid-century and 1980s-90s subdivisions with conventional deadbolts, but the same humidity that corrodes brass on Park Avenue also swells solid-wood doors in those neighborhoods until latches stop lining up with strike plates. Original brass mortise hardware is frequently painted over or seized solid, and summer thunderstorms push moisture into door frames for months at a time.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Winter Park Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take in Winter Park: automotive key work and emergency lockouts. Each one has its own dedicated page where you can read the full details.
Car Key Replacement in Winter Park
Car key replacement in Winter Park is a different skill set from house locks, and not every locksmith carries the programming equipment for transponder and proximity keys. We cut and program replacement keys for most makes, and the job can often be done in your driveway in the 32792 area or in a parking lot near Rollins College. A car key that stops responding is usually a transponder chip or battery issue, not a reason to tow to a dealer. See Car Key Replacement in Winter Park for the full rundown on fobs, transponders, and what your specific vehicle needs.
Emergency Locksmith in Winter Park
Lockouts in Winter Park happen at strange hours, and the historic homes near Park Avenue can be the worst offenders because old mortise locks jam in ways modern deadbolts simply do not. We answer emergency calls for residential lockouts, broken keys, and locks that fail after a storm, and the same brand expertise applies at 2 a.m. as it does on a scheduled rekey. See Emergency Locksmith in Winter Park for response details and what to do while you wait.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Rekey Locks in Winter Park
Rekeying in Winter Park is often the smartest first move after closing on a home, after a tenant move-out near Full Sail or Rollins, or after a key goes missing. The older the door, the more sense a rekey makes: original mortise locksets and Baldwin handlesets cost real money to replace, and a rekey gives you a fresh key without touching the hardware. That is the core of what we do at Rekey Locks, and it is why so many Winter Park homeowners choose rekeying over replacement. The climate makes it more urgent here than in drier parts of Florida: keys wear faster in corroded cylinders, and after a hurricane-season storm, you do not want to wonder who else still has a working key.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have moved into a new Winter Park home or just changed tenants, and at least one person you no longer trust has a copy of the key.
What it costs in Winter Park
Lock rekeying in Winter Park typically runs $65 to $180 for the first lock and $15 to $35 per additional lock keyed alike.
How we do it
We disassemble the cylinder, swap the pins to match a new key, and test the lock through five full cycles before we leave.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
The key turns but feels gritty or loose, or you want the front door and side door to work on one key.
What it costs in Winter Park
Rekeying a single door lock in Winter Park falls between $65 and $180, with additional locks at $15 to $35 each when done in the same visit.
How we do it
We re-pin the existing cylinder, cut new keys, and confirm the deadbolt and latch both throw cleanly into the strike.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Winter Park
| Item | Typical range in Winter Park |
|---|---|
| First lock rekeyed | $65 – $180 |
| Each additional lock (same visit) | $15 – $35 |
| Locks rekeyed keyed alike (per lock) | $65 – $180 |
How much does it cost to rekey a house in Winter Park?
Most Winter Park homes have two to four exterior locks, so plan on $95 to $285 for a full rekey. The older the hardware, the more likely a cylinder needs extra cleaning or a replacement pin kit.
Is rekeying better than replacing locks in Winter Park?
Usually yes, especially on older Winter Park homes. The original mortise locksets and Baldwin hardware cost hundreds to replace per door, while a rekey costs a fraction of that and preserves the look.
Brands We Service in Winter Park
We work on Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale, and Medeco in Winter Park, and we stock common pins, cylinders, and trim parts locally. Most rekey and repair jobs on these brands finish the same day. See our brands for the full list of what we service.
Pricing for Locksmith in Winter Park, FL
| Service | Typical range in Winter Park |
|---|---|
| First lock rekeyed | $65 – $180 |
| Each additional lock (same visit) | $15 – $35 |
| Locks rekeyed keyed alike (per lock) | $65 – $180 |
| Deadbolt rekey | $65 – $180 |
| Car key replacement (basic, non-transponder) | $95 – $195 |
| Car key replacement (transponder/proximity) | $150 – $350 |
| Key fob programming | $75 – $250 |
| Emergency lockout service | $75 – $210 |
| Mortise lock repair | $85 – $260 |
| High-security key duplication (per key) | $25 – $85 |
Prices in Winter Park push higher when a door is badly swollen from summer humidity and the lock needs realignment before it will rekey cleanly. You will always get the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Winter Park
We cover all of Winter Park, from the brick streets and lakefront estates near Park Avenue to the subdivisions and apartments out toward Full Sail and the 32792 corridor. Response is typically fastest in the central 32789 area, but we work the whole city daily.
- Park Avenue / Old Winter Park
- College Point / Rollins area
- Lake Killarney / Lake Osceola
- Winter Park Pines / 32792 corridor
- Brookshire Heights
Service Area – Cities Near Winter Park
Beyond Winter Park, we take calls in nearby communities including Azalea Park, FL, Union Park, FL, Goldenrod, FL, and Eatonville, FL. If your home sits just over the city line, call (833) 713-2331 and we will confirm same-day availability in your area.
Serving Winter Park, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Winter Park area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Winter Park
Response depends on where you are and what is already on the schedule, but we answer calls across all four Winter Park ZIP codes and can usually reach most addresses the same day. Emergency lockouts take priority, and you will get a realistic arrival window on the phone, not a guess.
Rekeying and standard lock replacement do not require a permit anywhere in Winter Park. If your home is in a historic district, a full hardware swap may face review, but rekeying the existing lock is never an issue.
No. The visible hardware stays exactly as it is. We change only the internal pins so the old key stops working and a new one takes its place. That matters a lot in Winter Park, where original brass and Baldwin sets are worth preserving.
If you need a locksmith in Winter Park for a rekey, a car key, or an emergency unlock, call Ashgrove Locksmith at (833) 713-2331 for a free estimate. We will quote the full price before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price you pay.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Winter Park Customers Say
"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Brooke Schaefer"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Sanjay Rao"The old deadbolt was mounted crooked by whoever lived here before and had been sticking for years. He redrilled and reset it properly rather than just replacing the hardware."
— Jamal Carter