Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
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AfterFast, Reliable Rekey Locks Across Colma
Most rekey jobs in Colma take 20 to 40 minutes once our technician arrives at your door. The work involves removing the lock cylinder, swapping the internal pins so the old key no longer turns, and cutting new keys to match. No drilling, no hardware replacement, no mess. If you just bought a house off Hillside Boulevard, ended a lease on a rental near Thrift Avenue, or let go of a housekeeper who had a key, rekeying is the fastest way to take control of who can get in. We serve all of Colma, and a live person answers when you call (956) 275-7388.
Why Ridley Locksmith & Security Is Colma’s Preferred Rekey Locks Company
Colma is a small town, roughly 1,500 residents, and that means word travels fast. We’ve built our reputation here by showing up when we say we will, handing over a written price before touching a single screw, and doing the work clean. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so when you open the door, you know exactly who you’re dealing with. We are part of the Garrison Partners family and have operated to The Garrison Standard since 2007, which means every job carries a written guarantee covering the repair for one full year. If something fails inside that window, we return at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies in Colma just like everywhere else we work.
Ridley Locksmith & Security is independently owned and operated. Drew Kowalski leads our team, and he holds every technician accountable to The Garrison Code: written price first, written guarantee on every repair, and a second visit at no cost if the work doesn’t hold. We don’t subcontract and we don’t send unmarked vans. The person who answers the phone is a live human, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rekey House in Colma
A rekey house job in Colma means changing the internal pins of every exterior door lock so one new key operates all of them while every old key stops working. This is the service most people need after buying a home here, especially the older single-family houses on streets like Hillside Boulevard and Thrift Avenue, where previous owners or tenants may have handed out keys to neighbors, contractors, or relatives nobody can track down.
When Colma Homeowners Need It
After a closing. After a tenant moves out and turns in keys. After a divorce, a roommate departure, or a lost key that never turned up. Any time you can’t account for every copy of a key, rekeying the house is the direct answer. It costs less than replacing hardware and takes under an hour in most Colma homes.
What It Costs
A typical rekey house job in Colma runs between $120 and $260 depending on how many exterior doors and lock cylinders are involved. That covers all labor, new pins, and new keys. We quote the full price on the phone before a technician is dispatched, and that’s the price on your invoice. No travel add-ons, no per-lock surprise charges.
Lock Rekey in Colma
Lock rekey in Colma refers to changing the pins inside a single lock cylinder so it turns with a new key. This is what a Colma landlord needs between tenants, what a business owner needs after an employee leaves, and what a homeowner needs when a fence gate, shed, or side door has a key floating around that shouldn’t.
One Lock, Quick Turnaround
Most single-lock rekeys in Colma take 15 to 25 minutes on site. This makes it a practical same-day job. Our techs carry rekey kits for Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, Baldwin, and Medeco hardware, so we handle both the common pin-and-tumbler cylinders found on most Colma homes and the higher-security cylinders used on some commercial doors.
What a Single Lock Rekey Costs
For one standard lock cylinder in Colma, expect $35 to $75. If the lock is a high-security cylinder from Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, the range shifts to $65 to $120 because the pins and keys cost more and the work demands more precision. You’ll hear the exact figure when you call, before anyone gets in a van. We do not advertise a teaser price and then inflate it on your doorstep.
Trusted Brands We Service in Colma
Most Colma homes have Kwikset hardware on the doors, and we carry a full range of Kwikset pins and key blanks in the van, which keeps jobs fast. We also service Yale and Baldwin locks on many of the vintage and custom-built homes scattered through town, as well as Medeco high-security cylinders found on some Colma commercial properties and apartment buildings. Because we stock the pins and blank keys for these brands, we don’t need to order parts and come back a second day.
Common Rekey Locks Problems We See in Colma Homes
- Old tenant key access on rental turnover. Colma has a steady stream of rental units turning over, and landlords often discover the previous tenant’s cousin or dog walker still has a key. Rekeying every exterior lock between tenants is the only way to close that gap.
- Mismatched keys after years of piecemeal lock changes. Many older Colma homes have accumulated locks from different eras and brands, leaving owners with a ring of four or five keys. A full-house rekey can consolidate every door to a single key without replacing hardware.
- Mortise locks on vintage homes that scare off unprepared techs. Some Colma houses from the 1940s and 1950s still have mortise lock bodies. A technician without the right rekey kit may drill the lock and force a hardware replacement. We carry mortise rekey equipment and can repin these locks in place.
- Deadbolts left untouched when only the knob lock gets rekeyed. We routinely see Colma doors where the knob was rekeyed but the deadbolt still opens with the old key, which defeats the whole point. Our rekey house service includes every cylinder on every exterior door, including the deadbolts.
Pricing for Rekey Locks in Colma, CA
We Also Serve Cities Near Colma
Our Rekey Locks team works throughout Colma and the surrounding area, so if you live just outside town or manage properties across the county line, we can help. We regularly schedule rekey work in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco, with the same written-price and written-guarantee standards we bring to every Colma job. If you’re in one of those cities, or right here in Colma, call us and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Serving Colma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Colma 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 Rekey Locks in Colma
How long does a rekey take in Colma?
A single lock rekey in Colma typically takes 15 to 25 minutes of on-site work, while a full house rekey across three or four exterior doors takes under an hour. Given Colma’s compact street grid, most of our travel time within town is only a few minutes. Call (956) 275-7388 and we can usually schedule same-day or next-day service for Colma addresses.
Do you have to drill the lock to rekey it?
No. Rekeying is a non-destructive process where we remove the cylinder, swap the pins, and reassemble the lock with the new key. Drilling is only a last resort when a lock is physically broken or the key is lost inside a seized cylinder. If a technician offers to drill a working lock, that’s a sign they lack the right rekey kit, and you should get a second opinion from a shop that stocks Colma’s common hardware.
Can you rekey locks on a Colma rental unit without the landlord present?
Yes, but only with the property owner’s signed authorization. We handle turnover rekeys for Colma rental units regularly, and our techs can coordinate directly with a landlord or property manager by phone. The written quote goes to whoever is paying, and the written guarantee covers the work for one full year.
What brands of locks can you rekey in Colma?
We rekey Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, Baldwin, and Medeco hardware, which covers the overwhelming majority of locks in Colma homes and commercial buildings. For high-security lines like Medeco and Mul-T-Lock, we carry the specialized pins and key blanks required. If you’re not sure what brand your lock is, describe it over the phone or send a photo, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is rekeying cheaper than replacing the locks?
Almost always. A rekey in Colma runs $35 to $75 per standard cylinder, while replacing the same lock with new hardware can run $150 to $300 per door once you factor in the cost of the lock and labor. Rekeying keeps your existing hardware, which is usually the smart move unless the lock itself is worn out or you want to upgrade to a higher-security cylinder. Call (956) 275-7388 for an exact quote, free estimates every time.
Written by Drew Kowalski, Owner at Ridley Locksmith & Security, serving Colma since our founding within the Garrison Partners family in 2007.