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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Burbank, CA
Rekeying locks in Burbank usually costs between $95 and $160 for a standard home with a few cylinders, depending on the hardware. Most of our work here involves 1940s and 1950s ranch homes with original mortise locksets that newer locksmiths don’t always recognize, plus the newer ADU conversions going up in backyards across the city. If you need a rekey, a car key, or an emergency lockout response in Burbank, call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock tells you almost everything about the locks inside. The neighborhoods south of Magnolia and west of Buena Vista are packed with single-story stucco tract homes built between 1945 and 1958. A lot of them still have their original mortise locksets, the kind with a rectangular body mortised into the door edge rather than a round bored hole. Those locks take different cylinders than modern Schlage or Kwikset hardware, and a tech who has only ever worked on newer construction will struggle with them. The east side, around Glenwood and the Burbank-Glendale border, adds 1960s apartments and light industrial buildings that run on master-key systems.
The climate creates its own service calls. Burbank’s hot, dry summers and the Santa Ana winds that blow through the Verdugo foothills warp door and gate frames just enough that strike plates drift out of alignment. A lock that latched fine in April might not catch by August. When winter rains arrive, wooden doors swell and deadbolts bind. We adjust and lubricate a lot of hardware in Burbank that would work fine in a more stable climate.
There’s also an entertainment-industry angle unique to this city. Warner Bros. and Disney sit right next to residential streets, and after film productions wrap, homeowners near the lots call us to rekey. Temporary crews, equipment deliveries, and location access all mean keys have been floating around. Once the shoot is over, people want a clean key map again. Many of those homes still have original 1950s Weiser or Kwikset knobs with worn pins that fail partway through a rekey, which is exactly why working with old hardware matters here.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Burbank homeowners usually call us for one of two reasons: car key trouble or an emergency lockout. Both have their own dedicated pages, but here’s the quick picture.
Car Key Replacement in Burbank
Losing a car key in Burbank means different things depending on what you drive. A 2014 Honda needs a transponder programmed. A 2021 Ford fob needs a specific scan tool. We handle both, plus plain metal keys for older vehicles. Burbank’s mix of studio commuters and families means we see everything from older Toyota Corollas to newer EVs. The full details, including what we can do without a dealer, are on the Car Key Replacement in Burbank page.
Emergency Locksmith in Burbank
A lockout on a Burbank summer afternoon is different from one at 2 a.m. in January. Heat makes people leave doors swinging while they grab things, which is how keys end up on kitchen counters. We respond across Burbank’s 91501 through 91526 ZIP codes at all hours. The full rundown on response, what to do while you wait, and what we charge for urgent service is on the Emergency Locksmith in Burbank page.
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 Burbank
Rekeying in Burbank means re-pinning existing cylinders so old keys stop working and a new set takes over. It’s faster and cheaper than replacing hardware, and it’s the right first step after moving into one of Burbank’s 1940s or 1950s tract homes, after a film production near the studios has wrapped, or after an ADU conversion adds a new exterior door to the property. We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, and Yale hardware, including the older mortise cylinders common in this city. Rekey Locks work is a core part of what we do across the city.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve moved in, had a roommate or tenant leave, or given keys to contractors, pet sitters, or a film crew and you can’t account for every copy.
What it costs in Burbank
Lock rekeying in Burbank typically runs $95 to $160 for a home with three or four cylinders, with additional cylinders billed per lock.
How we do it
We remove each cylinder, swap the pins to match a new key, reassemble, and test the lock in the door frame to confirm the strike plate still lines up.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
The deadbolt or knob still works but you want a specific key to stop operating it, or the existing key has become stiff and unreliable from decades of Burbank heat and dust.
What it costs in Burbank
Rekeying a single door lock in Burbank spans roughly $30 to $50 per cylinder on top of a service call fee of $49 to $89.
How we do it
We pull the cylinder from the door without replacing the visible hardware, re-pin it to the new key, and reinstall it with the original finish intact.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry separate keys for the front door, back door, garage side door, and ADU entry and want one key to operate all of them.
What it costs in Burbank
Keying multiple Burbank locks alike costs the same per-cylinder rekey rate of $30 to $50, plus the standard service call fee.
How we do it
We re-pin each cylinder to the same key code, verify each lock operates smoothly with the shared key, and confirm the old keys no longer turn.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Burbank
Prices below reflect a standard Burbank home with typical hardware. Older mortise cylinders sometimes add a few dollars per lock because the pins and springs are less common, but we quote the full price before we start.
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Service call / trip fee | $49 – $89 |
| Rekey per cylinder (standard) | $30 – $50 |
| Full home rekey (3 – 4 cylinders) | $95 – $160 |
How long does rekeying take in Burbank?
A standard home rekey in Burbank takes 30 to 60 minutes for three or four locks. Mortise cylinders from older ranch homes can add a few minutes per lock. Call (877) 358-5506 for a time estimate on your specific hardware.
Can you rekey my Burbank home if I just moved in?
Yes, and we recommend it. You don’t know how many copies the previous owner, their family, or a property manager handed out. A same-day rekey gives you a clean key map starting the day you take possession.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We work on Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and several commercial lines including Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Sargent. For Burbank homes with original hardware, we keep common Schlage and Kwikset pins and cylinders on the truck, which means most rekeys happen in one visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Burbank, CA
These ranges cover the work Burbank residents ask for most often. Every job is quoted before we start, and the price we quote is the price on your invoice.
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Service call / trip fee | $49 – $89 |
| Rekey per cylinder | $30 – $50 |
| Full home rekey (3 – 4 cylinders) | $95 – $160 |
| House lockout | $85 – $140 |
| Deadbolt replacement (standard) | $75 – $180 |
| Deadbolt replacement (high-security) | $180 – $450 |
| Car key replacement (basic, no chip) | $75 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (chip/transponder) | $150 – $350 |
| Car key replacement (smart key/fob) | $250 – $600 |
What pushes a Burbank job toward the higher end is usually the hardware itself: an original mortise lock from a 1950s ranch, a high-security cylinder, or a car that needs dealer-level programming. We tell you the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and there is no add-on fee when the tech arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We cover all of Burbank, from the studio-adjacent streets near Warner Bros. to the hillside homes off Kenneth Road and the apartment pockets along Burbank Boulevard. Typical response across the city is under an hour for urgent lockouts, depending on traffic on the 5 and Olive Avenue.
- Magnolia Park
- Toluca Lake (Burbank side)
- Rancho Adjacent
- Verdugo Hills (foothills)
- North Burbank (91523)
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Beyond Burbank proper, we serve the surrounding communities across the valley and east toward the foothills. If you’re in Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, or Studio City, CA, the same True Blue Locksmith team covers your lock and key work.
Serving Burbank, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
For urgent lockouts, we typically arrive within an hour depending on where you are in Burbank and current traffic on the 5 or surface streets like Olive and Burbank Boulevard. Scheduled rekey and key replacement work is booked at a specific time. Call (877) 358-5506 and we’ll give you a realistic arrival window, not a vague promise.
No permit is required to rekey or replace locks on a home you own or rent in Burbank. If you’re a tenant, your lease may require you to notify your landlord or provide a key after a rekey, so check that paperwork before scheduling. The lock work itself is straightforward.
Yes. We serve 91501, 91502, 91523, 91526, and the surrounding Burbank neighborhoods. That includes the flatlands, the hillside streets, and the commercial areas near the studios. If you’re inside Burbank city limits, you’re in our service area.
If you need a rekey, a car key, or an emergency lockout response in Burbank, call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506. We’ll quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that’s the price you pay when the work is done.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Key snapped off in the deadbolt. He extracted it without damaging the cylinder, which I did not think was going to be possible."
— Claudia Ramirez"Installed a smart lock and actually set up the app and the codes with me instead of leaving me to figure it out from a leaflet."
— Marcy Thompson"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Norma Castillo