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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Lakewood, CA
Rekey locks in Lakewood usually runs between $75 and $220 for a typical entry door, depending on how many cylinders are in play and whether the existing hardware can be reused. Most of the homes we’re called to were built between 1950 and 1953, and their original locks have been with them the whole time. That matters because a seventy-year-old lock behaves differently than a new one, especially after decades of summer heat and winter moisture. If you need a locksmith in Lakewood who understands that old hardware, call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood was one of the original postwar planned communities. Nearly every house in the 90712 and 90713 zip codes went up between 1950 and 1953, built by the Lakewood Park Company in a rush to house returning veterans. What that leaves us with today is a remarkably uniform inventory of mid-century California ranch homes, most still on slab foundations, many still holding their factory-era wood or steel entry doors with the original lock bores stamped into them.
That uniformity is actually a double-edged thing for a locksmith. On one hand, we know exactly what we’re walking into when a call comes from a Lakewood tract home: a single-story layout, a front entry that’s been rekeyed a dozen times, and a strike plate that has drifted because the door frame has expanded and contracted through seventy summers and winters. On the other, those original mortise and rim locks were builder-grade to begin with, and they’ve been patched, rekeyed, and jury-rigged for decades. The lock might be worn out even when the door itself is perfectly sound. Then there’s the infill stock along Carson Street and Del Amo Boulevard: apartment buildings and condos with newer multi-unit keyed entries, which present their own set of rekeying challenges. A locksmith in Lakewood has to be comfortable working both eras, often on the same afternoon.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lakewood Services
When someone in Lakewood calls us, it’s usually for one of two reasons: they’re locked out of a vehicle, or they’ve just moved into a 1950s ranch and want every key changed. Both are things we handle every day.
Car Key Replacement in Lakewood
Lakewood’s grid of wide streets and long driveways means a car key failure is rarely a quick walk home. We replace and program transponder keys, key fobs, and plain metal keys for most domestic and import vehicles, usually right in your driveway. Because this is a planned community where nearly everything is within a few miles, we can often get to you before you’ve finished your coffee. Full details are on the Car Key Replacement in Lakewood page.
Emergency Locksmith in Lakewood
Lockouts in Lakewood don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Whether you’ve locked yourself out of a 1953 ranch on a quiet street in 90713 or an apartment along Del Amo after a late shift, True Blue Locksmith responds around the clock. We’ll get you inside without damaging the door, and we’ll quote the full price before we start. See the Emergency Locksmith in Lakewood page for response details.
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 Lakewood
Rekeying a lock in Lakewood means pulling the cylinder, swapping the pins so old keys stop working, and cutting new keys to match. It’s the fastest way to be certain that no unknown key can open your front door, and on a street of seventy-year-old tract homes where every prior owner had keys in pockets and drawers, that certainty matters. We work on the original mortise and rim locks that are still everywhere in 90712 and 90713, plus the newer Schlage and Kwikset hardware that has replaced many of them over the years. For the full scope of our rekey work, visit the Rekey Locks service page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve just bought a home, a key has gone missing, a tenant moved out, or you simply can’t account for who has copies of your current key.
What it costs in Lakewood
A standard single-cylinder lock rekey in Lakewood typically runs $75 to $160 when you bring the lock to us or we service it on site during a standard visit.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the tumbler pins so the old key is instantly dead, then cut and test new keys before reinstalling everything.
Locksmith Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve lost a key, someone in the household has moved out, or you want a single key to work every exterior door.
What it costs in Lakewood
For a full-service visit covering a single entry lock, Lakewood homeowners should expect $95 to $180, including the service call and rekey labor.
How we do it
A True Blue Locksmith tech handles the entire job on site: cylinder out, pins swapped, new keys cut, old keys verified dead on the spot.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
The lock still turns smoothly but you don’t have full key control, or the key has become difficult to insert and turn because the pins are worn.
What it costs in Lakewood
Rekeying a single door lock in Lakewood generally falls between $75 and $160, with the final price depending on cylinder type and condition.
How we do it
We disassemble the cylinder, clean any seventy-year-old grime out of it, install fresh pins matched to a new key, and reassemble with light lubrication.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
Your keychain has four different keys for four doors, and you want one key to work the front door, back door, garage entry, and side gate.
What it costs in Lakewood
Setting multiple Lakewood locks to a single key typically costs $75 for the first cylinder and $20 to $35 per additional cylinder, assuming matching keyways.
How we do it
We pin each cylinder to the same cut pattern, test the key across all locks, and hand you one crisp new key that operates every lock in the set.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Lakewood
| Item | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey (customer brings lock in) | $55 – $95 |
| Single door lock rekey (on-site visit) | $75 – $160 |
| Additional cylinders keyed alike (per lock, same visit) | $20 – $35 |
How much does it cost to rekey locks in Lakewood?
Expect $75 to $220 for a typical Lakewood entry door, including labor and new keys. The spread depends on cylinder count, lock condition, and whether you add multiple doors keyed alike. Call (877) 358-5506 for an exact quote before anyone is dispatched.
Can you rekey my original 1950s Lakewood lock?
In most cases, yes. We stock pins for the common mortise and rim cylinders used in Lakewood’s original tract homes. If the cylinder is too worn to be reliable, we’ll tell you and recommend a quality replacement like a new Schlage or Kwikset. Call (877) 358-5506 to describe your lock and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
True Blue Locksmith works across eight major lock brands, including the hardware you’d expect in a 1950s ranch and the professional-grade systems now replacing it. We stock common pins, tails, and cylinders for Schlage and Kwikset, and we’re certified on high-security lines like Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Sargent. That means one tech, one visit, and the job done right. Learn more on our brands page.
Pricing for Locksmith in Lakewood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Lock Rekey (single cylinder, standard visit) | $75 – $160 |
| Locksmith Rekey (service call included) | $95 – $180 |
| Rekey Door Lock (per door) | $75 – $160 |
| Keyed Alike (first cylinder) | $75 – $160 |
| Keyed Alike (each additional cylinder) | $20 – $35 |
| Emergency lockout response | $125 – $250 |
| Car key replacement (basic, no chip) | $120 – $200 |
| Car key replacement (transponder or fob) | $180 – $350 |
| High-security lock rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) | $95 – $220 |
| Deadbolt installation (standard prep) | $90 – $170 |
| Deadbolt installation (new bore on original 1950s door) | $120 – $220 |
| Commercial rekey per cylinder | $20 – $40 |
What pushes a Lakewood price upward is usually the age of the hardware. A seventy-year-old mortise cylinder that’s never been properly serviced can take longer to work on safely, and original doors with non-standard bores sometimes need reshaping to accept modern hardware. Whatever the case, the price we quote on the phone is the price on your invoice. No dispatch fee surprises, no arrival upcharges.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
True Blue Locksmith covers all of Lakewood, including the original 1950 to 1953 tract areas and the newer developments that went in along the city’s main corridors. Because the streets are laid out on a clean grid, most of the city is within a short drive of our service routes.
- Lakewood Park (the original tract core, 90712)
- Mayfair (east of the San Gabriel River, 90713)
- Lakewood Village (central, 90712)
- Lakewood Mutual (northwest corner, 90713)
- South Lakewood (below Del Amo, 90714)
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Beyond Lakewood, we take calls throughout the neighboring communities where the same mid-century housing stock shows up on every block. If you’re in Signal Hill, CA, Bellflower, CA, Long Beach, CA, or Paramount, CA, the same team and the same upfront pricing apply. Call (877) 358-5506 and we’ll tell you straight when we can be there.
Serving Lakewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
Most Lakewood jobs land between $75 and $350 depending on the service. A basic rekey starts around $75, an emergency lockout runs $125 to $250, and a transponder car key replacement can reach $350. The price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice.
No. Rekeying your own locks is not regulated in Lakewood and requires no city permit. If a lock has an HOA-managed master key, you may need to coordinate with your property manager so the master key still works after we’re done.
Yes, in most cases. True Blue Locksmith has served Lakewood since 2017 and maintains regular routes through the city. Rekey jobs can often be scheduled same day, and emergency lockouts are answered around the clock. Call (877) 358-5506 to confirm today’s availability.
True Blue Locksmith has served Lakewood since 2017. Your lock, our expertise.
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 Lakewood Customers Say
"The old deadbolt was mounted crooked by whoever lived here before and had been sticking for years. He redrilled and reset it properly rather than just replacing the hardware."
— Miguel Salazar"Does good work. Card payment was a bit of a production, so have another option handy."
— Tamika Ellison"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."
— Yolanda Vargas