Lock Rekeying in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe
New keys for your existing locks — the fast, affordable way to control access after a move, lost key or tenant change.
Same locks. New keys. Total control.
Rekeying swaps the pins inside your existing lock so a brand-new key operates it — and every old copy dies instantly. It’s the smartest security dollar in the book: minutes per lock, done at your door, no new hardware needed.
What’s included
- Residential & commercial rekeying
- Key-alike (one key, every door)
- Move-in rekey packages
- Rental turnover rekeys
- Master key re-pinning
- Fresh keys cut on-site
How a visit works
1 Call for a free estimate
Describe the door, the lock and what happened. You get a real price range and an honest arrival window on the phone — before anything rolls.
2 The van comes to you
Every tool and common part rides along, so most home jobs finish in one visit — lockout, rekey, repair or install.
3 Test it, keep the keys
We cycle every lock with you, hand over fresh keys, and leave the door working better than we found it.
Built for the mountains
Between home sales, seasonal staff and rental turnovers, rekeying is some of the most common work we do in the mountains. Same locks, new keys, done at your door — usually in well under an hour for a whole house.
What shapes the price
- How many cylinders or doors are involved — rekeying several locks usually beats replacing one
- Hardware grade if anything is replaced — builder-grade, Grade 2, high-security
- Distance and timing — a Truckee driveway and a summit cabin in a storm are different trips
No games: the estimate is free, the phone answer is honest, and the number at the door matches the number on the call. Serving Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, the West Shore and Donner Summit — fully mobile, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Free phone estimates: (530) 308-6643.
Rekeying across Truckee–North Tahoe — at your door since 1996.
Proof, not promises
Recent Rekeying Work
⚡ Whole-house rekey — Tahoe Donner
New owners, one key for every door, strikes reinforced while we were at it.
⚡ Move-in rekey — above the bay
Every exterior door on one new key, garage side door included.
Locked out right now? Don’t panic — and please don’t pry anything. Call for a free phone estimate and a real arrival window.
☎ (530) 308-6643Lock Rekeying — FAQs
When is rekeying the right call?
After a move, a lost or unreturned key, a tenant or staff change — any time the locks are fine but you don’t know who holds copies. If the hardware itself is worn or dated, we’ll recommend replacement instead.
Can you key my house and garage to one key?
Usually yes, if the cylinders are compatible brands — we key-alike most same-brand locks so one key runs the property.
How long does it take?
A few minutes per cylinder once we’re at the door. A typical whole-house rekey with fresh keys is done well inside an hour.
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“Lightning Lock & Key provided excellent service from start to finish. Dean was great to work with — patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. …I was scheduled for the very next day, and Dean arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and walked me through what needed to be done. …If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable locksmith in the Tahoe/Truckee area, I highly recommend Lightning Lock & Key.”
“Dean is my go-to for lock and lock-related issues. He is prompt, responsive and an all-around wonderful locksmith and has been for many years of service!”
“Dean was super-knowledgeable and helped us when we were locked out. Hope to never need again but would definitely recommend Lightning to others.”
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