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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
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Get your free estimateLocksmith in Alafaya, FL
Rekey Locks is the service Alafaya calls for most, and the reason is baked into the ZIP code. Alafaya (32826) is UCF-area suburbia built mostly between the 1980s and 2000s, which means aging builder-grade entry sets, heavy rental turnover, and a steady rhythm of move-in/move-out rekeys tied to the university calendar. Ashgrove Locksmith has served Alafaya since 2017, and we handle everything from a single Kwikset cylinder to full-property rekeys on short notice. Call (833) 713-2331 for a free estimate.
Why Alafaya Homes Are Different
Alafaya is not historic-home locksmithing territory. The housing stock here is mostly 1980s-2000s subdivision single-family homes and apartment or townhome complexes near UCF, and most of those doors still carry the original builder-grade entry sets and deadbolts. Those locks were never great, and twenty to forty years of Florida humidity has not done them any favors. Central Florida’s humid subtropical climate and heavy summer rains promote corrosion and sticking in exterior locks and hinges, so a rekey here often includes cleaning and lubricating a cylinder that has gone stiff, not just swapping pins.
The bigger factor is turnover. Rental turnover near UCF clusters around semester move-in and move-out weeks, when landlords and students need bulk rekeys and lockouts spike. A property manager with six units to rekey in late July wants all six done in one visit, keyed alike if possible, with new keys in hand before the next tenant’s walkthrough. Scheduling and volume, not antique hardware, define the work in Alafaya.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Alafaya Services
Rekeying is the core of what we do in Alafaya, but two other services get called constantly and have their own dedicated Alafaya pages.
Car Key Replacement in Alafaya
UCF students and residents lose car keys at a rate that surprises nobody who lives near a university. When a transponder key or proximity fob goes missing, the car is stranded until a locksmith with programming equipment arrives. We replace and program car keys on-site, including transponder and proximity keys, covering most makes and models without a tow to the dealership. Alafaya’s apartment complexes mean cars parked in shared lots, and keys often vanish between the car and the front door. Car Key Replacement in Alafaya covers the full scope.
Emergency Locksmith in Alafaya
Lockouts in Alafaya spike during move-in weeks, late-night study sessions, and hurricane-season prep when everyone suddenly checks every door. Whether it is a deadbolt that will not turn after a summer storm or keys left inside during a rushed morning, our emergency response brings the same brand expertise we use on scheduled jobs. We work with Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, and Medeco hardware on emergency calls, so a high-security lock does not get treated like a disposable. Emergency Locksmith in Alafaya details what to expect.
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 Alafaya
Rekeying in Alafaya is the single most cost-effective security upgrade a homeowner or landlord can make, and it is the service we recommend first when new security is the goal but new hardware is not required. In a housing market built between the 1980s and 2000s, the locks are often perfectly serviceable but the keys are floating around with ex-tenants, roommates, pet sitters, and cleaning crews. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, without replacing the hardware at all. We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy locks, and the approach is the same whether it is one deadbolt or forty units in a UCF-area apartment complex.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have moved into a new home or apartment in Alafaya and cannot account for every key that was ever handed out.
What it costs in Alafaya
Standard lock rekeying in Alafaya runs $65 to $180 depending on lock count, cylinder type, and whether we come to you.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and test the lock in place before we leave.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
A roommate, tenant, or contractor moved out and you want certainty that their key no longer works, not just their word.
What it costs in Alafaya
Rekeying a single door lock in Alafaya typically runs $65 to $120, with multi-lock discounts bringing the per-lock cost down.
How we do it
We rekey the cylinder to a fresh cut, verify the old key no longer turns, and hand you new keys on the spot.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry a separate key for every door and want one key that operates the front door, back door, and deadbolt together.
What it costs in Alafaya
Keying multiple locks alike in Alafaya adds little beyond the per-lock rekey cost, typically $18 to $35 per additional cylinder.
How we do it
We pin all selected cylinders to the same key code, then test each lock with the new key before we call the job done.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Alafaya
| Item | Typical range in Alafaya |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $65 – $120 |
| Multiple locks (3-5) | $150 – $280 |
| Keyed alike (per additional cylinder) | $18 – $35 |
Those are honest ranges for Alafaya, not teaser prices. The full price gets quoted on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that quoted price is the price on the invoice. No call-out surcharge added on arrival. Rekey Locks covers the service in more depth.
How long does a rekey take in Alafaya?
Most Alafaya rekeys take 20 to 45 minutes per lock, and a typical three-lock home is done in under two hours. Multi-unit apartment turnovers take longer only because there are more doors, not because any single door is complicated.
Can you rekey my locks if they are old builder-grade hardware?
Yes, and that is most of what we see in Alafaya. If the cylinder is worn beyond reliable rekeying, we will tell you before we start and quote a replacement honestly. Call (833) 713-2331 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Alafaya
We rekey and service locks from Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy. High-security brands like Medeco and Mul-T-Lock need specialized training and restricted key blanks, and we stock the common pinning kits and key blanks for those systems on the truck. Most Alafaya rekey jobs ship the same day we arrive. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Alafaya, FL
| Service | Typical range in Alafaya |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $65 – $120 |
| Multiple locks (3-5) | $150 – $280 |
| Keyed alike (per additional cylinder) | $18 – $35 |
| Transponder car key replacement | $95 – $215 |
| Proximity fob replacement | $140 – $340 |
| Emergency lockout (residential) | $75 – $160 |
| Emergency lockout (commercial) | $120 – $250 |
What pushes a price up in Alafaya is usually the lock count, the cylinder type, and whether a high-security brand like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock is involved, since those require controlled key blanks and more involved pinning. Every quote is a full price given on the phone before dispatch, and it is the price on the invoice. No call-out surcharge added when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alafaya
We cover all of ZIP 32826, from the single-family subdivisions near Waterford Lakes to the apartment and townhome complexes bordering UCF. Emergency response in Alafaya is generally fastest for the neighborhoods closest to the university corridor, but scheduled rekeys and car key jobs are booked across the whole ZIP.
- Waterford Lakes
- Stoneybrook
- Eastwood
- Avalon Park (Alafaya side)
- UCF-area apartment complexes
Service Area – Cities Near Alafaya
We work throughout east Orange County, and Alafaya sits right in the middle of our service map. We also serve Bithlo, FL to the east, Union Park, FL to the west, Goldenrod, FL toward the south, and Winter Park, FL a bit farther north. If you are on the edge of Alafaya and not sure which side of the line you are on, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Serving Alafaya, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alafaya 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 Alafaya
Emergency response in Alafaya is usually fastest in the UCF corridor and surrounding subdivisions, and we prioritize lockouts over scheduled work. Call (833) 713-2331 and we will give you a realistic arrival window for your specific address.
No. Rekeying your own locks is not an exterior modification. Most Alafaya HOAs are concerned with paint colors, fences, and landscaping, not the internal pinning of a deadbolt. If you rent, check your lease, but most landlords in Alafaya expect and encourage rekeys between tenants.
Yes, and that is a big part of our Alafaya work. We schedule multi-unit rekeys around semester turnover, key units alike where the owner wants it, and provide a documented key count when the job is done. Call (833) 713-2331 to schedule before move-in week fills up.
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 Alafaya 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