Home Rekey & Lock Change
When you move into a new home off Portion Road, end a relationship, or realize your house key is simply gone, the locks on your doors become an immediate concern — not a someday problem. You don't know how many copies of that key exist or whose hands they're in. A home rekey or full lock change is the fastest, most direct way to put control back where it belongs: with you. Lake Grove Locksmith Long Island dispatches trained, insured mobile technicians to your door 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you're never left waiting for security.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Whether you need to rekey a single deadbolt, swap every door knob lock in the house, or upgrade to a high-security mortise lock on a front or back entry, our team handles it on-site with no unnecessary damage to your door or frame. We serve homeowners and renters throughout Lake Grove, from the neighborhoods near Smith Haven Mall to the quieter residential streets running off Lake Grove Avenue. One call to (631) 800-7971 connects you to a real person who will dispatch a qualified technician and confirm an exact, up-front price before any work begins.
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 Lake Grove, we reach the Lake Grove 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a locksmith cost per hour, and what affects the price?
Locksmiths typically don't bill strictly by the hour the way a plumber or electrician might. Instead, pricing is based on the specific service — rekey, lock change, mortise lock service, emergency call-out, etc. — plus factors like the type of hardware involved, the number of doors, any specialty parts needed, and the time of day. An after-hours or weekend dispatch involves different logistics and is priced accordingly. At Lake Grove Locksmith Long Island, we confirm an exact price with you before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the bill.
What is a locksmith call-out fee, and do you charge one?
A call-out fee (sometimes called a trip fee or dispatch fee) is a charge some locksmiths apply just for traveling to your location, separate from the cost of the actual service. Whether and how that travel cost is rolled into a quoted price varies by company. When you call us at (631) 800-7971, our dispatcher will give you a complete up-front quote that covers the visit and the work — we walk you through every component of the price before our technician begins, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.
How much does an emergency locksmith cost for an after-hours rekey or lock change?
Emergency locksmith pricing — for calls late at night, on weekends, or on holidays — reflects the real costs of 24/7 availability: staffing, vehicle readiness, and faster response. Time of day is one of the factors we use when building your quote. What we don't do is give you a low number over the phone and then adjust it at the door. Every customer gets a confirmed, all-in price before work starts. Call (631) 800-7971 any time and we'll quote your specific situation honestly.
Is rekeying a lock the same as changing the lock?
No — they're related but distinct services. Rekeying means reconfiguring the internal pin tumblers of your existing lock cylinder so that old keys no longer operate it and new keys do. The hardware stays on the door. A lock change means removing the existing hardware entirely and installing new locks — a better option when the existing hardware is worn, damaged, a low-security grade, or you want to upgrade to a mortise lock or smart lock. Our technicians will assess your current locks and recommend the right approach for your situation and budget.
Can you change just one lock, or do you have to do every door?
You can absolutely change or rekey a single lock — there's no requirement to do the whole house. That said, if your concern is a lost key or an ex-partner who had access, rekeying only the front door leaves the back door or side garage entry as potential vulnerabilities. Our technicians will point out which entry points share the same key (key-alike sets) and which don't, so you can make an informed decision about scope. Doing all exterior doors in a single visit is typically more cost-effective than multiple separate trips.
Do you work with smart locks and keypad locks in addition to traditional locks?
Yes. We install, program, and service smart locks and keypad locks from brands like Schlage and Kwikset alongside traditional deadbolts and mortise locks. For smart locks, 'rekeying' may mean resetting the access codes rather than repinning a cylinder — some models, like certain Honeywell door lock change code situations or Defiant lock change code resets, involve a specific programming sequence that our technicians handle correctly to avoid lockout scenarios. We also work with Master Lock combination resets when a combination change is needed for padlocks or built-in cabinet hardware. If you're unsure whether your lock model is compatible with a particular upgrade, call us and we'll advise before you purchase anything.