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How Much Does Lock Installation & Rekey Cost in Anaheim?
In Anaheim, a standard lock rekey typically runs $25 to $55 per lock, while a full lock installation on a single door usually lands between $95 and $185, hardware included. Choose high-security hardware like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock and expect $180 to $320 installed per door. Most homes need three to five locks, so a whole-house rekey in Anaheim generally comes to $110 to $240 total, and a three-door installation runs $240 to $480.
Those ranges reflect what we actually quote across Anaheim, from a single apartment deadbolt near the Packing House District to a multi-unit rekey in Platinum Triangle. If you want an exact figure before anyone touches a screwdriver, call Anaheim Locksmiths at (855) 382-0290. Estimates are free.
Key Takeaways
- A single rekey in Anaheim: $25 to $55 per lock. Whole-home rekey (3-5 locks): $110 to $240.
- A single lock installed on an existing door: $95 to $185. High-security hardware installed: $180 to $320.
- Rekeying is almost always cheaper than replacing. You keep the hardware and change only the pins.
- Brand matters. Kwikset and Schlage work on most residential doors; Medeco, Abloy and Mul-T-Lock require specific tools and training.
- Free estimates and an upfront quote come standard. Call (855) 382-0290.
Lock Installation & Rekey Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s the line-item pricing we work from in Anaheim this year. Use it to plan a budget or sanity-check a quote you’ve already received.
| Service | Typical Anaheim Range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Standard rekey (per lock) | $25 – $55 |
| Whole-home rekey (3 – 5 locks) | $110 – $240 |
| Standard lock installation (per door, hardware included) | $95 – $185 |
| Premium hardware install (Baldwin, Yale) | $150 – $260 |
| High-security lock install (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Sargent) | $180 – $320 |
| Deadbolt addition on a door without one | $120 – $210 |
| New-construction / fresh bore install (no existing hole) | $150 – $280 per door |
| Key duplication after rekey (standard key) | $3 – $8 each |
| High-security key cut | $15 – $40 each |
| Service call / trip fee | $0 – $65 (often waived on a multi-lock job) |
Installation is priced higher than rekeying for an obvious reason. A rekey reuses your existing lock and changes the tumblers inside it, so the labor is short and the parts are pennies. An installation means removing the old assembly, fitting new hardware to the door, checking the strike plate and door jamb, and testing the throw. On an older Anaheim home – say a 1950s tract house near Brookhurst or a mid-century build off Lincoln Avenue – we sometimes find the door has settled or warped, and a deadbolt won’t line up cleanly without a small adjustment. That adds a bit of time but saves you a lock that rattles or sticks.
High-security brands sit at the top of the range because the hardware costs more and the work needs specialty tools and knowledge. Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy and Sargent aren’t brands a generalist can swap in blind. They’re keyed differently, restricted-key lines require authorization, and the mechanisms are tighter. We’re set up to handle those lines properly rather than cutting corners. That’s the whole point of carrying the eight brands we do, from everyday Kwikset and Schlage up through commercial-grade security.
What Affects Lock Installation & Rekey Pricing in Anaheim
No two quotes come out identical. These are the real variables that move the number up or down around Anaheim:
- Number of locks. This is the biggest lever. A single rekey is $25 to $55, but once we’re on site, each additional lock adds less. A four-lock home typically prices better per lock than a single-lock call because the trip and setup are shared across the job.
- Hardware tier. A basic Kwikset knob-and-deadbolt combo is cheap to install. Step up to Baldwin or Yale and you’re paying for the finish and the build quality. Step up to Medeco or Abloy and you’re paying for restricted keyways and pick-resistant mechanisms, which also carry a higher install cost.
- Door condition and fit. Anaheim has plenty of older housing stock where doors have swollen or shifted with the dry summer heat. A deadbolt that needs the jamb mortised or the strike repositioned adds labor. New doors with no bore hole cost more than a direct replacement.
- Commercial and multi-unit properties. Property managers rekeying a whole building, or swapping hardware on a shared entrance, usually get volume pricing per lock. Sargent and Medeco commercial hardware is common on Anaheim apartment and small-office doors, and it prices accordingly.
- Emergency timing. A rekey or install during a scheduled daytime visit keeps costs at the standard range. After-hours emergency work carries a premium because it’s outside normal scheduling, though we do offer emergency availability around the clock rather than pushing you to tomorrow.
- Key count and type. Standard keys cut cheap and fast. Restricted high-security keys cost more and, for some brands, require proof you’re authorized to hold one. Budget for spares at the time of service.
One local note worth flagging: Anaheim’s rental market is active, and a lot of our rekey calls come from renters and small landlords in the neighborhoods around Cal State Fullerton and the Platinum Triangle. A rekey is the standard move when a tenant moves out or a new one moves in, and it’s the cheapest way to make sure a previous occupant’s key no longer opens the door.
Rekey or Replace? The Cost Question Most People Get Wrong
Nine times out of ten, rekeying is the cheaper and smarter call. If your locks work and the hardware is decent – most Schlage and Kwikset deadbolts in Anaheim homes qualify – a rekey at $25 to $55 per lock gets you new keys and a fresh keyway at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Replacement makes sense when the lock is broken, the hardware is builder-grade and worn out, or you want to upgrade to high-security hardware like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock. In that case, paying $180 to $320 for a proper install is money well spent, because you’re buying a real security upgrade, not just new keys. If you’re on the fence, our Lock Installation & Rekey in Anaheim page walks through when each option fits. We’ll tell you straight on the phone which one your door actually needs.
How to Save on Lock Installation & Rekey in Anaheim
There’s no secret discount code, but a few practical moves keep the bill down:
- Bundle the locks. Have every exterior lock done in one visit. A whole-home rekey at $110 to $240 beats paying a separate trip fee three times over.
- Rekey instead of replace when the hardware is sound. This is the single biggest saver. You keep the existing locks and just change the pins.
- Match the hardware to the job. A standard Schlage or Kwikset deadbolt is plenty for most Anaheim front doors. Save the high-security brands for doors that genuinely need restricted keys or commercial-grade resistance.
- Ask for the key count up front. Figure out how many keys you actually need before we arrive, so spares get cut in the same visit instead of a second trip.
- Get a free estimate. A quote costs nothing and locks in your range before work starts. Call (855) 382-0290 and we’ll price it over the phone.
Why the Hardware Brand Changes the Price
We work across eight recognized lock brands, and the price follows the brand. Kwikset and Schlage are the everyday standards on most Anaheim residential doors – reliable, available, and affordable to install. Baldwin and Yale sit in the premium residential tier, where finish and build quality drive the cost. Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy and Sargent are commercial and high-security lines that need manufacturer-level training and specific tools to service correctly. A locksmith who only handles the basics can’t rekey a Medeco cylinder or source the right Abloy key, and that’s exactly the wall customers hit before they call us. Fast when it’s urgent, precise when it matters – your lock brand is our specialty, whether it’s a builder-grade deadbolt or a restricted high-security system.
FAQs – Lock Installation & Rekey Cost
How much does it cost to rekey locks in Anaheim?
Rekeying a single lock in Anaheim costs $25 to $55, and a whole home with three to five locks runs $110 to $240. Rekeying is cheaper than replacement because you keep the existing hardware. Call (855) 382-0290 for a free estimate on your exact number of locks.
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace my locks?
Rekeying is almost always cheaper, typically $25 to $55 per lock versus $95 to $185 per lock to install new hardware. Replace only when the lock is broken or you’re upgrading to high-security brands like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock. For a quick decision call (855) 382-0290.
How much does lock installation cost in Anaheim?
A standard lock installation in Anaheim runs $95 to $185 per door with hardware included. Premium hardware like Baldwin or Yale lands near $150 to $260, and high-security installs run $180 to $320. Call (855) 382-0290 for an exact quote.
Do you charge a service call fee for lock work in Anaheim?
Service call fees in Anaheim typically run $0 to $65, and we often waive them on multi-lock jobs. A single-lock rekey may carry a trip charge that a four-lock whole-home job absorbs. Call (855) 382-0290 and we’ll quote the full job with no surprises.
Can you handle high-security brands like Medeco, Abloy or Mul-T-Lock?
Yes. We service Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy and Sargent along with Kwikset, Schlage, Yale and Baldwin, and that high-security work runs $180 to $320 installed per door. Most generalists can’t touch these lines. Call (855) 382-0290 to confirm your brand and get a price.
Get an Exact Quote for Your Anaheim Locks
Prices in this guide are honest Anaheim ranges, but your door, your hardware and your lock count determine the final number. One call covers it – rekeying, new installation, and the high-security brands most locksmiths won’t work on. Whether it’s a single deadbolt or a whole property, we’ll quote it clearly and do the job right the first time. Call Anaheim Locksmiths at (855) 382-0290 for a free estimate, or reach us for urgent lock work when you need it handled now.
Pricing reflects the Anaheim market as of 2026. Anaheim Locksmiths offers free estimates – call (855) 382-0290.
What Our Customers Say
"Locked out at eleven at night with a kid asleep in the car. He was there in 25 minutes, had the door open in under two, and did not do the thing where the price goes up once he's standing in front of you."
— Adriana Flores"Told me over the phone that what I needed was a five dollar part from the hardware store, not a locksmith. I called him back a month later for real work because of that."
— Sanjay Mehta"Key snapped off in the deadbolt. He extracted it without damaging the cylinder, which I did not think was going to be possible."
— Raj Reddy