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Milwaukee residential locksmith - lockouts, rekeys, smart locks

Home lockouts, deadbolt installs, full home rekeys, and smart-lock upgrades in Milwaukee and the nearby suburbs listed on our service areas page.

Residential pricing: Lockouts usually run $65–$200 standard hours, $150–$300 after-hours. Full home rekey usually runs $150–$300. Deadbolt install usually runs $100–$250 (hardware included). Smart lock install usually runs $150–$400 (hardware extra if not supplied).

What we cover

How a typical home rekey goes

  1. Call or text. Tell us how many doors you need rekeyed and the brand if you know it.
  2. Ask for the full price before work starts. The service call is billed along with the work.
  3. Re-pin every cylinder. You get a new set of keys. Old keys stop working.
  4. Pay by card or cash when the job is done.

Common questions

How does a residential lockout usually go?

Call or text and a locksmith will come to you. If someone is locked in with a hazard, call 911 first.

Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving in?

Rekey in most cases. Rekeying replaces the pins inside your existing cylinders so old keys stop working, and usually runs $150 to $300 for a full home of 4 to 6 cylinders. Lock replacement makes more sense if the hardware itself is worn, mismatched, or you want to upgrade to a smart lock.

Do I need a deadbolt on every exterior door?

Yes, for security. Single-cylinder deadbolts usually run $100 to $250 installed (hardware included). A double-cylinder deadbolt needs a key on both sides. Building codes usually require an exit door to open from inside without a key, so ask before you put one on a door you would use to get out in a fire.

Can you handle older homes in Milwaukee?

Yes. Older homes can have mortise locks or doors drilled to older sizes.

Can you match a specific brand or finish?

Tell us the brand or finish you want when you call, and we’ll confirm whether we can get it before the appointment.

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