Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
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Car keys & fobsNon-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Phoenix, AZ
Rekeying locks is the most requested locksmith job we handle in Phoenix, and the reasons are written into the city’s housing itself. From 1960s bungalows near Central Avenue to stucco-on-frame subdivisions across the 85018 and 85021 ZIP codes, thousands of homes still turn on the same builder-grade Kwikset keyway they left the developer with. If your key feels gritty in the cylinder or you’ve lost count of who holds a copy, call Parkway Lock & Key at (877) 824-1139 and we’ll tell you straight whether rekeying is the right move.
Why Phoenix Homes Are Different
Phoenix locks face conditions most of the country never sees. Six months of 100°F-plus heat bakes exterior hardware until plastic knobs turn brittle and internal lubricants cook off into a sticky film. When monsoon season arrives, fine desert dust from haboobs works its way into keyways and hinges, then the humidity swells wooden gates so they jam against strike plates. A deadbolt that worked fine in April can feel like it’s full of sand by August.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Downtown ZIPs like 85019 and 85020 hold early-20th-century bungalows and ranch homes, many still running original single-cylinder deadbolts. Out in the post-1990 subdivision belts, block-wall perimeter yards, casitas, and RV gates are the norm, and entire streets frequently share the same builder keyway. Rekeying on move-in is a routine expectation here, not an extra precaution. When every third house on the block has a key that fits your back door, you rekey before you unpack.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Phoenix Services
Rekeying is the service this page is built around, but two other jobs keep our Phoenix vans moving all year: car key replacement and emergency lockouts.
Car Key Replacement in Phoenix
Car keys in Phoenix take a beating. Heat doesn’t just wear out house locks; it shortens the life of key fobs left in vehicles and the transponder chips inside them. When a key snaps or a fob dies, dealership wait times in this metro can stretch for days. We cut and program replacement keys for most makes on the spot, often at the curb. The full details, including which brands we cover and how programming works, live on our Car Key Replacement in Phoenix page.
Emergency Locksmith in Phoenix
Lockouts happen at the worst moments, and in Phoenix the weather adds real stakes. Being locked out of a house in July when the temperature is north of 110°F is not an inconvenience; it’s urgent. We respond to residential, commercial, and automotive lockouts across the city, day or night. You’ll find response expectations, the types of lockouts we handle, and what to have ready when you call on our Emergency Locksmith in Phoenix page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Rekey Locks in Phoenix
Rekeying in Phoenix is usually the smartest security decision a homeowner can make, and the city’s housing stock makes it close to essential in some neighborhoods. Because so many post-1990 subdivision homes across 85020 and 85021 were built with identical Kwikset keyways, a neighbor’s old key can sometimes turn your front deadbolt. Parkway Lock & Key has served Phoenix since 2014 and we rekey every lock in a house to a single new key, eliminating every prior copy. For more on how rekeying compares to full replacement, see our Rekey Locks guide.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve moved into a new home, a roommate or tenant left, or you can’t account for every key ever handed out.
What it costs in Phoenix
Expect $65 to $180 per lock, depending on cylinder type and whether the lock is a standard Kwikset or a higher-security brand.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins so the old key no longer works, and cut new keys to match.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
Your house has multiple locks on different keys and you want one key to open every exterior door, gate, and casita.
What it costs in Phoenix
A whole-home rekey service in Phoenix typically runs $180 to $450, covering all exterior deadbolts and knobs in one visit.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to a single new key, test the full circuit of doors and gates, and hand you the new keys on the spot.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Phoenix
| Item | Typical range in Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $65 – $180 |
| Whole-home rekey (up to 4 locks) | $180 – $300 |
| Whole-home rekey with premium or high-security cylinders | $300 – $450 |
Two things push rekey pricing up in Phoenix. First, high-security cylinders from brands like Mul-T-Lock or Medeco take longer and require brand-specific pins, so those jobs land at the top of each range. Second, dust and heat damage: a cylinder that has been left unlubricated through several summers may need cleaning or replacement parts before it can be rekeyed cleanly. We quote the full price over the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. No added call-out fees on arrival.
Is rekeying as secure as replacing the whole lock?
Rekeying eliminates every prior key from working, which is the security outcome most people actually need. Replacement only outperforms rekeying if the lock itself is damaged or you want different hardware features. For most Phoenix homes, rekeying is the honest, lower-cost answer.
Can you rekey locks to match my car key or another existing key?
No, and no locksmith should promise that. House keys and car keys use different blank shapes and cylinder types. We can key all your home locks alike, but a single key for both house and vehicle is not physically possible. Call (877) 824-1139 and we’ll walk you through what is.
Brands We Service in Phoenix
We work on eight major lock brands across residential, commercial, automotive, and high-security lines, including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy. From a Baldwin entry set on a historic bungalow to a Sargent mortise lock on a commercial door downtown, we carry the pins and parts to rekey or repair without custom-ordering. See our brands for the full list and what each one means for your security level.
Pricing for Locksmith in Phoenix, AZ
| Service | Typical range in Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Lock rekey (per lock) | $65 – $180 |
| Whole-home rekey (up to 4 locks) | $180 – $300 |
| Whole-home rekey with premium or high-security cylinders | $300 – $450 |
| Car key replacement (basic non-transponder) | $85 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (transponder or fob) | $150 – $350 |
| Residential lockout | $75 – $180 |
| Commercial lockout | $110 – $250 |
| Automotive lockout | $65 – $140 |
Prices in Phoenix skew higher when hardware has been neglected through multiple summers: seized cylinders, UV-brittle knobs, and dust-loaded keyways all add labor time. The full price is quoted on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and it is the price on the invoice. No call-out surcharge added when the van arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Phoenix
We rekey and install across the full core of Phoenix, from the historic bungalow streets north of downtown to the stucco subdivision belts that stretch toward the mountains. Our vans are on the road in these ZIP code areas daily, and response to most homes within the 85018 through 85021 corridor is typically within the hour during business hours.
- Encanto
- Alhambra
- Central City
- Maryvale
- Camelback East
Service Area – Cities Near Phoenix
Parkway Lock & Key works throughout the Phoenix metro, including the neighborhoods we just named and the surrounding communities. If you’re in Encanto, AZ, Alhambra, AZ, Central City, AZ, or Maryvale, AZ, the same rekey service and the same honest pricing apply. Call (877) 824-1139 and we’ll confirm which van is closest to you.
Serving Phoenix, AZ — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Phoenix area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Phoenix
Most homes within the 85018 to 85021 ZIP corridor can expect arrival within the hour during business hours. Emergency calls outside normal hours may take longer depending on where our nearest van is at the moment. Call (877) 824-1139 and we’ll give you a real estimate based on your address.
If you own a single-family home, rekeying your own locks requires no approval from anyone. Renters should check the lease, but Arizona law generally allows tenants to rekey if they provide the landlord a copy of the new key. Condo and HOA properties may have rules about exterior hardware appearance, so ask if you’re replacing rather than rekeying.
Yes, and this is one of the most common jobs we do in Phoenix. Block-wall yards with RV gates and casitas often have two or three different keyways on one property. We rekey every cylinder to a single key, including padlocks on gates when the hardware allows. Call (877) 824-1139 for a free estimate.
When you need a rekey, a car key, or someone to get you back inside on a 110°F afternoon, call Parkway Lock & Key at (877) 824-1139. We’ll quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Phoenix Customers Say
"Programmed a transponder key for a 2014 model that the dealership wanted an absurd amount for. Same key, fraction of the price, took him twenty minutes in my driveway."
— Travis Hoffman"Quoted a price on the phone and honored it. After the last locksmith I called, that alone is worth a review."
— Terrence Carter"Got me back in and the price was fair for the hour. He did arrive closer to 45 minutes than the 20 he estimated, which felt long standing outside, but he was honest that traffic was the problem."
— Katie Gallagher