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Lock Rekeying in Detroit: what to expect
Lock rekeying in Detroit changes the pins inside a lock cylinder so old keys stop working and new keys do, without replacing the hardware. It is the standard step after buying a house, losing keys, a roommate or tenant moving out, or a contractor finishing work.
Rekeying is usually quicker than replacement and can key several doors to one key, as long as the locks share a keyway. It does not fix worn or damaged hardware, and it does not improve a low grade lock. Landlords in Detroit, Dearborn, Eastpointe and across Wayne and Macomb counties often rekey between tenants. If locks are loose or sticking, see lock repair, or compare Detroit locksmiths.
What a proper job includes
- Checking each lock's brand, keyway and condition
- Removing cylinders and replacing pins
- Keying all doors alike, if the keyways allow
- Lubricating and testing each lock
- Cutting the agreed number of new keys
- Recommending replacement if a lock is worn out
What drives the price
- Number of locks and cylinders
- Lock brand and keyway, including high security cylinders
- Keying alike across different brands
- Number of new keys
- Mobile service vs bringing cylinders to the shop
- Lock repairs found during the job
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Checking a locksmith in Michigan
Rekeying does not need a permit. Landlords should follow their lease and any local rental rules on locks, and tenants should get the landlord's permission before rekeying.
Michigan does not list locksmiths among the occupations it licenses, so there is no state locksmith license number to look up. Instead, confirm the business name and address, check the company in the LARA business entity search (a sole proprietor may file an assumed name with the county clerk instead), ask for proof of insurance, and ask the technician for photo ID. Get a written estimate before work starts, and a final invoice with the business name on it.
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How to compare quotes
- Tell each locksmith how many locks and their brands.
- Ask whether all doors can be keyed alike.
- Confirm how many keys are included.
- Confirm the business name, address and registration, and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask if they will tell you when replacement makes more sense.
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