When you need to update who can get into your business without replacing every lock on the building, rekeying is usually the fastest and most affordable answer. Gary's Lock & Key Service provides commercial lock rekeying for offices, retail stores, warehouses, and multi-tenant buildings throughout Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, Spencer, Martinsville, Nashville, Linton, Bloomfield, Worthington, and Switz City, IN.
Rekeying is different from replacing a lock. Instead of removing the entire lock assembly, a locksmith opens the cylinder and swaps the internal pins to match a new key.
The lock's outer hardware — the deadbolt, lever, or knob — stays exactly the same, but any key that isn't cut to the new pin combination will no longer open the door. This makes rekeying a practical option any time you need to invalidate old keys without changing how your doors look or function.
Rekeying is the standard solution for businesses dealing with employee turnover, a change in ownership, lost or stolen keys, or a lease that's changing hands — all without the added cost of tearing out and replacing the lock hardware itself.
Rekeying isn't only for emergencies. Most businesses schedule it proactively when one of these operational situations comes up:
An employee has left the company and you're not confident every key was returned
You've taken over an existing lease or purchased a business and don't know who has keys
Keys have been lost or stolen, even if you're not sure whether they'll be used
A partnership or ownership change means access needs to be limited to new stakeholders
A contractor, cleaning crew, or vendor was issued a key temporarily and the contract ended
You're consolidating multiple older keys into a single master key system across a building
A break-in or attempted break-in occurred, even if the locks themselves weren't damaged
Doors don't latch consistently, which can sometimes be resolved during a cylinder rekey
We bring commercial pinning kits and mobile key-cutting machinery directly to your facility. Most single-door rekeys take 15–30 minutes, and larger buildings can be scheduled around your operating hours.
We inspect each lock to confirm it's a good candidate for rekeying rather than repair or replacement — most standard commercial cylinders qualify.
The locksmith removes the cylinder and decodes the current bottom and top pin configuration inside the tumbler chamber.
New pins matched to a fresh key code are installed, immediately rendering old keys obsolete.
New keys are precision-cut on-site to match the updated cylinder, including extra copies for staff or managers as requested.
Each rekeyed lock is tested with the new keys through multiple cycles to ensure smooth, effortless rotation before completion.
For multi-door buildings, we provide a record of which doors were rekeyed and how many keys were issued for your management records.
Rekeying changes the internal pins inside your existing lock so old keys stop working, while the lock hardware itself stays in place. Replacing a lock means removing the entire unit and installing a new one. Rekeying is usually faster and less expensive, and it's the right choice as long as the existing lock hardware is in good working condition.
Commercial lock rekeying typically costs between $15 and $35 per lock cylinder, with reduced per-door pricing for buildings with multiple locks. The exact cost depends on the lock brand, number of doors, and whether the job is scheduled or urgent.
A single door usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. A full commercial building with several entry points can typically be completed in a few hours, and larger jobs are often scheduled outside peak business hours to avoid disruption.
Most standard pin-tumbler commercial locks can be rekeyed. Some high-security or electronic lock systems require different service, and a locksmith can confirm during an on-site assessment whether your specific hardware is a good candidate.
It's strongly recommended, especially if you're not certain the employee's key was returned or copied. Rekeying is the most reliable way to make sure a former employee no longer has access to your building.
If the lock hardware itself wasn't damaged during the break-in, rekeying is often sufficient to restore security. If the lock was forced, drilled, or otherwise damaged, replacement may be necessary instead — a locksmith can assess this on-site.
Yes. This is a common request for businesses that want every exterior or interior door to open with a single key, and it's typically done as part of the same rekeying visit.
In most cases, yes. We prioritize rekeying requests tied to security concerns, such as lost keys or an employee departure, and can often schedule same-day service.
Old keys simply stop working on the rekeyed lock — there's no need to collect them from anyone who may still have a copy, since they won't open the door anymore.
Yes. We work with businesses and property managers who operate more than one location and can coordinate rekeying across multiple sites, keeping key codes and documentation consistent.
Gary's Lock & Key Service provides commercial lock rekeying throughout Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, Spencer, Martinsville, Nashville, Linton, Bloomfield, Worthington, and Switz City, IN.
Whether you manage a single storefront or a multi-tenant commercial property, our locksmiths bring the tools and key-cutting equipment needed to complete most rekeying jobs in a single visit.
Call Gary's Lock & Key Service to schedule commercial lock rekeying or ask about pricing for your facility.
Call for Commercial Rekeying: (812) 826-6412