Need to replace a deadbolt on my house, should I just replace it or have a locksmith come and rekey it?

Question

I was reading that it is about 1/2 the cost to have an existing deadbolt rekeyed instead of replacing it. Can any deadbolt be rekeyed and is this an adequate solution instead of having it replaced?

Thank you.

Actually, the deadbolt was installed by a locksmith in the first place. This is on a rental property I own, but I think there are a few "extra copies" of the key floating around out there. In any case, I would hire a locksmith; it seems that messing around with deadbolts/doorknobs is beyond my skill.

Answer 1

I was able to go to Lowe's and buy two new deadbolts and two new locking door handles AND have them all keyed to fit the same key for less than it would have cost me to have a locksmith come out and re-key one deadbolt. If you're a do-it-yourself-er, I'd try that before throwing away a lot of money on a locksmith.

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Need to replace a deadbolt on my house, should I just replace it or have a locksmith come and rekey it?
I was reading that it is about 1/2 the cost to have an existing deadbolt rekeyed instead of replacing it. Can any deadbolt be rekeyed and is this an adequate solution instead of having it replaced?

Thank you.

Answer 3

After a recent newstory about how easily the common deadbolt can be overcome, I'd hire a locksmith to come in and redo the lock with the best possible lock on the market. Apparently those hardware store models are quite easily overcome. This may be where hiring an expert may be money well spent.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you are at all handy with a screwdriver you can go to the local hardware outlet and purchase acomplete set of locks and replace them yourself for less than the cost of a locksmith. although the new keys & locks wont match any other s in your house you will have different keys for the new locks Its true that if you have the locksmith change the locks he would charge you more than re keying because of his markup on selling you the new locks vs just the labor and new keys

Answer 6

Take the lock out yourself and take to a locksmith to rekey. Will save you a lot more money this way and easy to do.

Answer 7

Lowes can rekey it if you take it in & it is a brand that they sell. As for a lock smith, you can change every lock in your house cheaper then calling a locksmith.