Commercial Rekeying Washington DC

Need your business rekeyed in Washington, DC? Mr. Locksmith DC rekeys offices, storefronts, restaurants and multi-unit buildings so every old key stops working, without replacing the hardware. Rekeying starts at $45 per lock, with projects priced by door count. Open every day, 6:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Call (202) 630-4979.

Every business loses track of keys. An employee leaves, a manager changes, a cleaning contract ends, and nobody is quite sure how many copies are out there.

Commercial rekeying resets that. Mr. Locksmith DC rekeys business and rental properties across Washington, DC, working around your opening hours and leaving you with a clean record of who holds what.

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When a business should rekey

Staff turnover. Anyone with keys leaves, especially on bad terms.
New premises. You take over a lease and have no idea who the last tenant gave keys to.
Lost or stolen keys. A key ring goes missing with the address on it, or a master key cannot be found.
After a break-in or theft with no sign of forced entry.
Change of vendor. A cleaning, security or delivery contract ends.
Change of ownership or management.

How commercial rekeying differs from a house rekey

The principle is the same: new pins, new keys, same lock. The work is different.

The hardware. Businesses use mortise cylinders, rim cylinders on exit devices, storefront deadlocks, commercial levers and interchangeable cores. Each comes apart differently, and some need brand-specific tools and parts.

The key plan. A house needs one key. A business usually needs levels: staff, managers, owner. We rekey to a plan rather than to a single key.

The timing. Doors have to keep working while you trade. We schedule early, late or in stages so nobody is locked out mid-shift.

Interchangeable cores: rekey in seconds

Many offices, schools and retail chains use interchangeable core locks. A special control key pulls the whole core out of the lock, and a new one slides in.

If your building has them, a door can be rekeyed in seconds by swapping cores. We service these systems, supply spare cores and can pin replacements so you hold a few ready for the next staff change.

Rekeying for property managers and landlords

We rekey apartments and commercial suites between tenancies, and common doors when a management company or vendor changes.

For buildings with several units, rekeying is a good moment to organize the keys. One management key for every unit, separate keys for common areas and a record of each change saves hours later. That is covered on our master key systems page.

Stop the same problem coming back

If keys can be copied at any kiosk, a rekey only resets the clock. Three things make it last:

Restricted keys. Blanks that are not sold to the public, so copies need your authorization. See high-security locks.
A key log. Numbered keys and a simple list of who holds each one.
Electronic access on high-turnover doors. Codes or cards you can cancel without touching the lock. See access control systems.

What commercial rekeying costs

Rekeying starts at $45 per lock. Commercial projects are quoted on the number of doors, the type of hardware and the number of keys needed. High-security and restricted cylinders cost more because the parts are controlled.

For anything beyond a few doors we give a written quote first. Other starting prices are on our price list.

Commercial rekeying FAQs

How often should a business rekey?

Whenever someone with keys leaves, when keys are lost and after any unexplained entry. Many businesses also rekey on a regular schedule if their keys can be freely copied.

Can you rekey outside business hours?

Yes, within our opening hours of 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Early morning and evening appointments are common for offices and restaurants.

Do I need to replace the locks to change the keys?

No. As long as the locks are in working order, rekeying changes the key without new hardware. Worn or damaged locks are the exception.

Can you rekey just some doors?

Yes. If only one person’s key is affected, we rekey the doors that key opened and leave the rest.

Will every employee need a new key?

Everyone who uses a rekeyed door will. We cut and label the new keys on site so you can hand them out the same day.

Is this different from your lock rekey service?

It is the same skill applied to business hardware and key plans. Our general lock rekey page covers homes and apartments.

Schedule a commercial rekey

Mr. Locksmith DC rekeys businesses and rental properties across Washington, DC. Call with your door count for a quote, or book a visit online.