Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
Deadbolt upgrades
Schlage
Kwikset
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 Westwood, CA
Rekeying locks in Westwood, CA usually means working on older mill-era homes and cabins where hardware has been through many freeze-thaw cycles. We handle more detached garages, outbuildings, and gate padlocks here than we do smart-lock installs, because that’s what the housing stock actually is. If you’ve bought a seasonal cabin or you’re renting out a place off US-395 and need every lock changed to a fresh key, call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506 for an honest quote.
Why Westwood Homes Are Different
Westwood sits high in Lassen County, and the locks here take a beating from snow, ice, and long stretches where nobody touches them. Exterior keyways freeze solid in winter, deadbolts seize after spring thaw, and exposed padlocks on gates and outbuildings rust faster than anything you’d see at lower elevation. That means the work isn’t just about swapping pins; it’s about de-icing, lubricating with cold-rated graphite, and recommending weather covers so the new rekey actually holds up.
Most homes are mid-century builds from the lumber-mill era, and a lot of them still have the original mortise locksets. Detached garages sit far from the main house. Fences run long on large rural parcels, with padlocks and gate hardware doing the real security work. We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Medeco cylinders in these homes and we stock the common pin kits on the truck, so we aren’t making a second trip back up the hill.
The seasonal and absentee-owner pattern is strong here. We regularly get calls from new owners or remote landlords who need a cabin rekeyed before anyone moves in, and the occupant isn’t there. That changes how we schedule and how we verify the work, and it’s part of why True Blue Locksmith has served Westwood since 2017 with a straight answer and a straight price every time.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Westwood Services
Most Westwood calls come down to two things: someone needs a car key replaced, or someone is locked out and needs a locksmith now. Here’s what each looks like in this town.
Car Key Replacement in Westwood
Running errands between Westwood and Susanville, or starting a cold truck at 6 a.m. in January, a broken or lost car key stops everything. We cut and program replacement keys for most makes, and we do it without making you tow the vehicle anywhere. Rural Lassen County means there’s no dealership around the corner, so mobile key replacement matters. See what we cover on our Car Key Replacement in Westwood page, then call (877) 358-5506 for a quote before you drive anywhere.
Emergency Locksmith in Westwood
Getting locked out of a house or car in Westwood isn’t a downtown problem where help is five minutes away. US-395 is the main route, weather slows everything down in winter, and a lockout at a seasonal cabin can mean standing in snow. Our emergency service is built for that reality. For urgent lockouts, visit Emergency Locksmith in Westwood or call us directly at (877) 358-5506.
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 Westwood
Rekeying in Westwood means changing the internal pins of a lock so old keys stop working and new keys take over. It matters here because so many properties change hands as seasonal cabins or rental units, and you never know how many old keys are floating around from previous owners, caretakers, or guests. Instead of replacing every lock, we rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, and Medeco cylinders so one key can work the whole property. That’s the practical fix for most Westwood homes and outbuildings, and it’s the core of our Rekey Locks service.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You bought a cabin, a tenant moved out, or a contractor or caretaker still has a key and you don’t want that key working anymore.
What it costs in Westwood
Rekeying a standard single-cylinder deadbolt or knob in Westwood typically runs $55 – $90 per lock, including new keys.
How we do it
We pull the cylinder, swap the pins to match a new key, reassemble, and test the turn with the new key on site.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
One door still has an old lock that doesn’t match the key the rest of the house uses.
What it costs in Westwood
Expect $70 – $140 per door when labor, cylinder work, and new keys are included, depending on lock type.
How we do it
We disassemble the lockset, rekey the cylinder to match your chosen key, and confirm the latch and deadbolt still align cleanly.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You’re carrying three or four different keys for the house, garage, gate, and shed, and want one key for all of them.
What it costs in Westwood
Keying multiple locks alike runs $55 – $95 per cylinder, with the cost per lock dropping when several are done in one trip.
How we do it
We set each cylinder to the same key profile, so one key turns every lock from the front door to the padlock on the gate.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Westwood
| Item | Typical range in Westwood |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (per cylinder) | $55 – $90 |
| Rekey a single door (labor + keys) | $70 – $140 |
| Keyed-alike setup for multiple locks | $55 – $95 per cylinder |
How long does a rekey take in Westwood?
Most residential rekeys on a single door take 20 to 40 minutes once we’re on site. A full property with five or six locks and outbuildings usually wraps up in under two hours.
Can you rekey a cabin without the owner present?
Yes, and it’s common in Westwood with absentee owners and remote landlords. We verify and confirm the scope with the owner by phone, then complete the rekey and leave keys only with the person authorized to receive them.
Brands We Service in Westwood
We rekey and service Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin hardware, among others, and the truck carries common pins and parts for each so we aren’t ordering and returning a week later. That matters up here where hardware stores are thin and a second trip costs everyone time. You can see the full spread on our brands page.
Pricing for Locksmith in Westwood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Westwood |
|---|---|
| Lock rekey (per cylinder) | $55 – $90 |
| Rekey door lock (labor + keys) | $70 – $140 |
| Keyed alike (per cylinder) | $55 – $95 |
| Car key replacement (basic, non-transponder) | $120 – $220 |
| Car key replacement (transponder or fob) | $180 – $350 |
| Emergency lockout response (base service call) | $65 – $110 |
| Rekey after lockout (per lock) | $25 – $40 with service call |
| Patio or sliding door lock replace | $95 – $185 |
| Mailbox lock replacement | $45 – $100 |
In Westwood, price gets pushed up by distance to the property, frozen or rusted hardware that takes longer to free up, and the age of the locks themselves. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that’s the number on your invoice. No call-out surcharge added on arrival, no bait number that triples once the work is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westwood
True Blue Locksmith covers all of ZIP code 96137 and the surrounding rural parcels without splitting Westwood into artificial zones. Same crew, same phone number, same straight quote whether you’re right in town or out past the mill road.
- Central Westwood
- Clear Creek
- Pine Town
- Westwood Junction
- Hamilton Branch
Response across the Westwood area depends on where the truck is at the moment and what the roads are doing, but we plan routes so we aren’t leaving anyone up here waiting on a promise we can’t keep.
Service Area – Cities Near Westwood
True Blue Locksmith also covers the communities down the 395 and across the north side of the Angeles and Verdugo foothills. If you need work at a second home or a rental property in another town, we serve Tujunga, CA, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, North Hollywood, CA, and Burbank, CA with the same upfront pricing and brand coverage.
Serving Westwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westwood 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 Westwood
Response time in Westwood depends on where our technician is when the call comes in and what the roads look like, especially in winter. We head toward Westwood as soon as the call is scheduled, and the phone quote always includes any travel considerations so there are no surprises on arrival.
No. Rekeying a lock is a maintenance item and doesn’t require a permit anywhere in Lassen County. If you’re a landlord or HOA has rules about key control, we can match whatever documentation or verification the agreement calls for, but the county itself doesn’t gate the work.
Yes. We schedule rekeys and lock work around whoever has access to the property, including coordinating with a property manager or neighbor. For absentee-owned cabins, we confirm scope with the owner first and complete the work in the scheduled window, then verify key handoff only to the person authorized to hold them.
Call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506 for a free estimate on any rekey, lockout, or car key job in Westwood, California.
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 Westwood Customers Say
"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."
— Chris Meyer"Rekey was done properly. One of the keys he cut was slightly stiff in the back door and I had to call him to swap it, which he did without a fuss."
— Doug Ziegler"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."
— Gilbert Herrera