Commercial Lock Rekey Service
When a trusted employee leaves on bad terms, or a security incident puts your business on edge, every hour that passes with the same locks in place is an hour of unnecessary risk. At Encino Locksmith Corp, our commercial lock rekey service is built specifically for Los Angeles business owners who need fast, professional action — not a two-day wait for a contractor who may or may not show up. Our mobile technicians come directly to your location, fully equipped, so your business doors can be secured the same day you call.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Rekeying is one of the smartest, most cost-effective security moves a business can make. Rather than replacing every lock cylinder and hardware set, our skilled technicians reconfigure the internal pins so that all previous keys become permanently useless — no exceptions. Whether you manage a multi-suite office building on Ventura Boulevard, a retail storefront in Sherman Oaks, or a warehouse near the 405, Encino Locksmith Corp provides the responsive, damage-free commercial locksmith services Los Angeles businesses depend on around the clock.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Los Angeles, we reach the Los Angeles area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Why Businesses Rekey Locks After Staff Turnover or a Security Incident
Staff turnover is one of the most overlooked security vulnerabilities for any commercial property. When an employee — whether terminated, laid off, or simply moving on — walks out the door, there is no reliable way to guarantee that every copy of their key stays with them. California has no legal mechanism that forces a former employee to return a key, and even when keys are handed back, duplicates may already exist. This reality applies equally to janitorial staff, contractors, delivery personnel, and anyone else who was granted access during their time at your business. The moment a security incident occurs — a break-in attempt, a discovered missing key, or an internal theft — the calculus becomes even more urgent.
Our experienced commercial locksmith team in Los Angeles responds to these situations daily. Rekeying neutralizes every outstanding key in a single service visit, re-establishing a clean access chain without the cost and disruption of a full commercial lock installation. For businesses managing multiple access points — front entrances, back doors, server rooms, storage areas — we can key all cylinders to a single new master key, simplifying your access management going forward. If your situation requires immediate action, our emergency commercial locksmith response is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Our Commercial Lock Rekey Service: What the Process Actually Looks Like
When you call (818) 450-5144, a trained technician is dispatched to your address in a fully stocked mobile unit — no second trips, no waiting on parts orders. On arrival, the technician assesses every lock that needs to be rekeyed, identifies the cylinder type and current key profile, and walks you through exactly what will be done before any work begins. We confirm a firm, up-front price at that point, factoring in the number of locks, the lock hardware brand and cylinder type, any parts required, the time of service, and travel distance. You approve the scope before a single tool is picked up. Our goal is damage-free service: cylinders are removed, repinned, and reinstalled properly — no drilling, no forced removal, no cosmetic damage to your door hardware or frame.
We work with virtually all commercial-grade cylinder types and hardware systems, including Schlage, Kwikset, and a wide range of mortise and deadbolt configurations common in older Los Angeles commercial buildings. Once rekeying is complete, you receive a set of freshly cut keys matching the new pin configuration. Old keys — regardless of how many copies existed — will no longer operate any of your locks. The technician tests each lock before leaving and confirms the full scope of work is satisfactory. Every technician on our team is insured and has undergone thorough vetting; you are not letting a stranger with a bag of tools into your business.
What's Included in a Commercial Locksmith Service Visit
A lock rekey service call from Encino Locksmith Corp covers far more than just swapping pins. During the visit, our qualified technician can also assess whether existing hardware has signs of forced entry, tampering, or excessive wear — information that is critically useful after a security incident. We can advise on whether specific locks are adequate for your risk profile or whether an upgrade to higher-security cylinders makes sense for exposed entry points. Below is a representative list of the specific services our commercial locksmith team provides on mobile visits across Los Angeles: 1. Commercial lock rekey — single door or full building 2. Master key system creation and re-keying 3. Grand master key system configuration 4. Deadbolt rekeying 5. Mortise lock rekeying 6. Knob and lever set rekeying 7. Padlock rekeying 8. High-security cylinder installation 9. Commercial lock installation — new or replacement hardware 10. Commercial lock change on damaged or compromised cylinders 11. Restricted keyway system setup 12. Key duplication for new cylinders 13. Access control system integration consultation 14. Keypad and electronic lock programming 15. Panic bar / exit device inspection and hardware repair 16. Door closer adjustment and replacement 17. Strike plate reinforcement 18. Door frame assessment after forced-entry attempts 19. Safe lock rekeying and combination changes 20. Cabinet and file room lock rekeying 21. Storage unit and gate padlock rekeying 22. Mailroom and tenant mailbox lock service 23. Retail showcase and display case lock rekeying 24. Server room and restricted-area lock upgrade 25. After-hours emergency lockout resolution with ownership verification 26. Lock hardware lubrication and preventive maintenance 27. Multi-unit property rekeying for property managers This range of services means a single call to our team can address an entire building's security reset — from the front lobby to the back loading dock.
Local Service Across Los Angeles — Including After-Hours Calls
Los Angeles is not a city that sleeps on a predictable schedule, and neither do the security problems businesses face here. A retail break-in on Sepulveda Boulevard at 2 a.m., a property manager in Encino discovering a missing master key on a Sunday morning, a restaurant in Studio City realizing a recently fired employee still has a back-door key — these are real calls we receive regularly. Our mobile units are positioned to reach locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area quickly, including the San Fernando Valley, West LA, Hollywood, Downtown, and surrounding communities. We know local building types: the older pre-war commercial buildings near Downtown with their classic mortise lock cylinders, the newer mixed-use developments in Woodland Hills with electronic access layers, and everything in between.
When seconds matter and you cannot afford to wait, call (818) 450-5144 — we answer 24/7. Our emergency commercial locksmith response is not a voicemail box or an answering service; it connects you directly to our dispatch, who will confirm a technician is on the way. For non-emergency rekeying needs — such as a planned staff transition or a lease turnover — we also schedule daytime and evening appointments that work around your business hours so you are not losing operational time. Either way, the process is the same: a trained, insured technician arrives at your location, confirms scope and price upfront, and does the work correctly the first time.
Frequently asked questions
How is rekeying different from a full commercial lock change?+
Rekeying reconfigures the internal pin tumbler stack inside your existing cylinder so that the current keys no longer work and a new key is required. The lock hardware — the knob, lever, deadbolt body, or mortise case — stays in place. A commercial lock change involves removing and replacing the entire lock unit, which is typically necessary when hardware is damaged, outdated, or being upgraded to a higher-security specification. Rekeying is usually sufficient after staff turnover; a full lock change may be recommended after a forced-entry attempt or when cylinders show significant wear.
How quickly can a technician reach my business in Los Angeles?+
Our dispatch operates around the clock, and we maintain mobile units positioned across the Los Angeles area. Response times vary depending on your specific location and current demand, but we treat security incidents as priorities and aim to arrive as fast as road conditions allow. When you call (818) 450-5144, our team will give you a realistic estimated arrival window based on your address and current dispatch availability — no vague promises.
What factors affect the final price of a commercial lock rekey?+
Several factors are assessed before we confirm a final price: the number of lock cylinders being rekeyed, the type and brand of hardware (standard deadbolts differ from high-security mortise cylinders), any new key blanks or specialty parts required, the time of day (after-hours and emergency calls reflect the additional resources involved), and the travel distance to your location. We confirm an exact, up-front price before any work begins — there are no surprise charges added after the job is done.
Can you rekey all our locks to the same key during a single visit?+
Yes. Keying multiple locks to a single new key — sometimes called a 'keyed alike' configuration — is one of the most common requests we handle for businesses. We can also set up or revise a master key system where individual employees carry keys that only open specific areas, while management holds a master that operates all locks. This kind of access hierarchy is particularly valuable for businesses with multiple departments, restricted storage areas, or high staff turnover in certain roles.
Do I need to be present for the rekeying service?+
An authorized representative of the business should be present during the service visit. This is both a practical necessity — you will receive the new keys and need to approve the scope of work — and part of our standard ownership verification process. We do not rekey commercial property without confirming that the person requesting service has the authority to authorize changes to that property's locks. This step protects you as much as it protects us and the integrity of the security process.
Can you also rekey locks at my home if I run a home-based business?+
Absolutely. While our commercial locksmith services are designed for traditional business premises, we regularly assist clients who operate out of residential properties or who need both a commercial and residential location secured after the same security incident. A house lock rekey follows the same professional process — pin reconfiguration, new key set, damage-free service — and can be handled in the same service call if both properties are in our service area. Just let our team know when you call so we can plan the visit accordingly.
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(818) 450-5144