Professional Lock Rekeying in Cincinnati, OH
Save on hardware costs – rekey your existing locks for instant security.
The moment you hand over the check for a new home in Cincinnati, you get the keys. But here is the uncomfortable truth: you don’t know who else has a copy.
From previous owners and real estate agents to contractors and dog walkers, there could be dozens of duplicate keys floating around Hyde Park or West Chester. You don’t need to replace your expensive hardware to be safe. You just need Lock Rekeying.
Eagle’s Locksmith Cincinnati is the trusted local expert for rekeying residential locks and commercial locks rekey and master key system. We make your existing locks work with a brand-new key, rendering all old copies useless instantly.
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What is Lock Rekeying?
Many people assume they must buy all new deadbolts and knobs to change their keys. This is a myth. Rekeying is a precision process where our mobile locksmith removes the internal “pins” of your lock cylinder and replaces them with new pins that match a completely different key.
The Result: Your old key will no longer turn the lock.
The Benefit: You keep your current hardware (saving money) but get 100% security control.
When Should You Rekey Your Locks?
1. You Just Bought a Home
Whether it’s a historic condo in Over-the-Rhine or a family home in Mason, this is the #1 reason to call us. We can often rekey your entire house to a single key (Keyed Alike), so you don’t need a separate key for the front door, back door, and garage.
2. Employee Turnover
For business owners in Downtown Cincinnati, an employee leaving with a key is a security breach. We can rekey your storefront or office locks same-day, ensuring only current staff have access.
3. Lost or Stolen Keys
If your purse was stolen or you lost your keys at Kings Island, don’t panic. We can arrive on-site, generate a new key, and rekey your door locks so the lost set becomes just a harmless piece of metal.
Our Rekeying Services
We work with all major lock brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, and Defiant.
Residential Rekeying: Front doors, patio doors, and garage deadbolts.
Commercial Rekeying: Master key systems, panic bars, and office levers.
Master Key Systems: We can configure your locks so one “Master Key” opens everything, while tenant or employee keys only open specific doors.
Pro Tip: If your current locks are rusty, sticking, or Grade-3 (low quality), rekeying might not be worth it. In that case, our technician will honestly recommend a Lock Replacement to ensure your long-term safety.
Service Areas
We provide mobile rekeying services across the Greater Cincinnati area and Northern Kentucky, including:
Northern Kentucky (Covington Locksmith, Newport, Florence)
Check if we service your area by searching in out top menu.
Secure Your Property Today
Don’t let a stranger have access to your home or business. Call Eagle’s Locksmith Cincinnati for fast, professional rekeying.
Call Now to Schedule: (513) 202-4240
Lock Rekeying Questions
Is rekeying my locks cheaper than replacing them?
Yes, significantly. Rekeying involves changing only the internal pins of the lock cylinder so the old key no longer works. This allows you to keep your existing door hardware (knobs, levers, deadbolts) while achieving the same security as a brand new lock, for a fraction of the hardware cost.
We just moved into a new home. Should we rekey the locks?
Absolutely. You have no way of knowing who the previous owners gave spare keys to—contractors, neighbors, or relatives. Rekeying ensures that only your new keys will open the door, giving you total peace of mind and control over your home’s security immediately.
Can you make one key work for all my different locks?
In most cases, yes. This is called “Keying Alike.” As long as your locks share the same keyway (e.g., all Schlage or all Kwikset), we can rekey them so that a single key opens your front door, back door, and garage. No more fumbling with a heavy keychain!
I lost my keys. Do I have to change the locks or can you just make a new key?
If your keys were lost or stolen, we strongly recommend Rekeying rather than just making a copy. While we can cut a key to the existing lock, rekeying it ensures that if someone finds your lost key, they cannot use it to enter your home. It resets your security entirely.
Does rekeying damage the lock or void the warranty?
No. Rekeying is a standard locksmith procedure designed into the lock by the manufacturer. We use professional pinning kits and follow factory specifications. Your lock will operate just as smoothly (often even better due to fresh lubrication) as it did before.