Residential locksmith in Bellevue, WA

Home lock work, start to finish

Most calls are one of three things. Someone is locked out. Someone just moved in and has no idea who else holds a key. Or a lock has been getting worse for months and finally quit.

A residential locksmith handles all three at the door. Openings are done with care for the lock wherever the hardware allows. Rekeys swap the pins inside the cylinder so the old keys stop working. New hardware is fitted, adjusted and tested before anyone leaves.

Services for homes

• House, condo and apartment lockouts
• Rekeying after a move, a breakup or a lost purse
• Deadbolt installation and upgrades
• New lock installation, including doors with no bore hole
• Keypad and smart deadbolts
• Spare keys and keyed-alike sets
• Mailbox and garage entry door locks
• Door hardware and peephole installation
• Small master key setups for rentals and ADUs
• Eviction lock changes for property owners

Rekey or replace?

If the locks work smoothly and you like them, rekey. It is the cheaper path and it ends the question of who has a copy. Replace when the cylinder is worn, the latch is loose, or the deadbolt is a low-grade unit on an outside door.

Bought a 1970s rambler near Kelsey Creek Farm? The original knob sets are often tired. A newer build in Wilburton might only need a rekey. The locksmith tells you which, on site, and prices it before work starts. Our guide to rekeying after a move goes deeper.

Renting? Read this first

In most leases the landlord owns the locks. Ask before changing anything. Many property managers will approve a rekey if they get a copy of the new key. For a lockout, have something that ties you to the address: a lease, a utility bill, ID with the street name.

See Apartment lockouts: a renter's guide for the full checklist.