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
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Get your free estimateLocksmith in West Hollywood, CA
Rekeying locks is the service West Hollywood calls for most, and the housing here explains why. Low-rise courtyard apartments built in the 1920s through 1940s, postwar dingbats, and newer condos along Santa Monica and La Cienega all share one trait: tenants move in and out constantly. That means property managers and landlords need locks changed fast, on a schedule, and documented. True Blue Locksmith has served West Hollywood since 2017, and we know the difference between a mortise lock in a 1930s Spanish courtyard and a Kwikset knob on a 1980s dingbat. Call (877) 358-5506 when you need the rekey done right.
Why West Hollywood Homes Are Different
West Hollywood’s housing stock is overwhelmingly multi-family, and most of it predates modern lock standards. The Spanish and Mediterranean courtyard apartments from the 1920s through the 1940s still carry their original mortise locks, which take different cylinders and trim than the tubular deadbolts on newer buildings. Door slabs on these older units run narrow, sometimes under the current building-code width, so replacing a lock often means matching the existing footprint rather than cutting new holes. Postwar dingbats along side streets north of Santa Monica Boulevard have their own quirks: hollow-core entry doors, aluminum frames, and hardware that has baked in the Southern California sun for five decades. The dry climate means hardware fails from dust and grit fouling, not rust. Deadbolts get sticky when fine silt works into the cylinder, and exterior finishes fade to a chalky white. June-gloom mornings and the rare rain event are when tenants finally notice a reluctant deadbolt or a warped courtyard gate that will no longer latch.
The rental market drives the real volume. A large share of 90069’s multi-family units are tenant-occupied, and many owners live out of state. Every turnover means a rekey, and property managers want it documented and done between the old tenant’s move-out and the new tenant’s walkthrough. West Hollywood’s renter-rights rules and short-term rental ordinances add a layer of care: the paperwork matters as much as the lock. We write up every job so a landlord or STR host can show exactly when keys changed hands.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main West Hollywood Services
Most calls to True Blue Locksmith in West Hollywood involve one of two situations: someone is locked out of a car, or someone needs a home or building secured right away. Both get their own dedicated West Hollywood pages because each one carries its own pricing, timeline, and process.
Car Key Replacement in West Hollywood
Street parking is the reality across West Hollywood, and with it comes the scenario we see weekly: a key fob left on a restaurant table on Santa Monica Boulevard, a transponder key dropped in a parking structure off La Cienega, or a key that simply stopped communicating with the ignition. Modern car keys are not hardware-store blanks. They are programmed chips and fobs that need a locksmith with the right diagnostic tools and key-cutting equipment. In West Hollywood’s dense parking landscape, that means coming to the car, cutting and programming on the spot, and getting the driver back in the seat without a tow. We work on American, Asian, and European makes. If your key is gone, this is the page to read: Car Key Replacement in West Hollywood.
Emergency Locksmith in West Hollywood
Lockouts do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. A tenant locked out of a courtyard unit at midnight, a homeowner whose deadbolt snapped while the June-gloom damp had the door swollen, a property manager who lost the only master key to a 12-unit building on a Friday afternoon. Emergency locksmith work in West Hollywood means getting access without wrecking the hardware, then securing the opening afterward. We carry the tools to open locks without drilling whenever possible, and we can rekey or replace on the spot if the situation calls for it. Urgent work is available around the clock. See how we handle it: Emergency Locksmith in West Hollywood.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Rekey Locks in West Hollywood
Rekeying in West Hollywood is a turnover-driven trade. The housing era means we are usually rekeying original mortise locks in 1920s courtyard buildings or older tubular knobs and deadbolts in postwar dingbats, and the climate means cylinders are more likely to be fouled with grit than corroded. A rekey keeps your existing hardware and changes the internal pins so old keys no longer operate the lock. It is the fastest, cleanest way to reset access after a tenant moves out, a roommate splits, or a set of keys goes missing. This is our core service, and you can see the full scope at our Rekey Locks hub.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have had a tenant move out, a roommate leave, a contractor finish a job, or you simply cannot account for every copy of your key.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A standard lock rekey in West Hollywood typically runs from $60 to $130, including labor and new pins.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, reassemble the lock, and test every key in the set.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
A door lock that no longer turns smoothly, has a key that sticks, or has been through an unknown number of key copies is a candidate for a rekey rather than a full replacement.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Rekeying a single door lock typically costs between $60 and $130, with the final number depending on the lock type and whether we are rekeying a mortise cylinder or a standard tubular deadbolt.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder from the door, swap the pins to a new key code, lubricate the internal parts, and reinstall with the strike properly adjusted.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry separate keys for your front door, back door, courtyard gate, and mail room and want one key to operate all of them.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Keying multiple locks alike starts at around $60 to $130 for the first lock plus a smaller per-cylinder charge for each additional lock brought onto the same key.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to a single shared key code, test the key in every lock, and hand you a matched set of keys that opens everything in the group.
What Rekey Locks Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $60 – $130 |
| Rekey each additional lock | $20 – $50 |
| Mortise lock rekey (older courtyard buildings) | $80 – $150 |
How long does a rekey take in West Hollywood?
Most single-lock rekeys take 20 to 40 minutes on site. A full turnover job across a 10 to 20 unit courtyard building can take half a day when we are syncing unit, lobby, and garage cylinders to one master key.
Can you rekey a lock without replacing the hardware?
Yes, and in West Hollywood we usually recommend it. Keeping the original mortise locks and narrow-gauge slabs intact preserves the building’s character and avoids the cost of new hardware, as long as the existing lock is in workable condition.
Brands We Service in West Hollywood
We carry cylinders, pins, and parts for Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin, which covers the majority of what is installed across West Hollywood’s apartments, condos, and single-family homes. If your building runs a high-security Medeco or a commercial-grade Yale system, we can service it without swapping you into entry-level hardware. See the full brand list at our brands.
Pricing for Locksmith in West Hollywood, CA
| Service | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $60 – $130 |
| Each additional lock rekeyed | $20 – $50 |
| Mortise lock rekey (1920s-1940s courtyard buildings) | $80 – $150 |
| Keyed alike setup (per cylinder) | $60 – $130 first lock, $20 – $50 each additional |
| Basic car key replacement | $120 – $220 |
| Transponder key replacement | $140 – $260 |
| Key fob replacement | $150 – $400 |
| High-security or smart key replacement | $250 – $500+ |
| Emergency lockout service | $75 – $180 |
| Deadbolt replacement | $50 – $120 |
In West Hollywood, the main variables are the age of the hardware and whether we are working on a standard tubular lock or an original mortise cylinder from a 1930s courtyard building. High-security systems like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cost more because the key blanks and cylinders are controlled, not stocked at every supply house. Whatever the job, we quote the full price on the phone before we dispatch anyone, and the number we quote is the number on the invoice when we leave the driveway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Hollywood
We cover all of West Hollywood’s 90069 ZIP code, from the apartment courts north of Santa Monica Boulevard to the condos along La Cienega and the side streets east toward Fairfax. Our response window across the area is typically under an hour, with faster arrival on the busier corridors where we are already running calls.
- Norma Triangle
- West Hollywood West
- Eastside near Fairfax
- Plummer Park area
- La Cienega corridor
Service Area – Cities Near West Hollywood
We run calls into the surrounding cities every week. If you are just outside the West Hollywood border, we likely cover you from the same route. See our pages for Beverly Hills, CA, Century City, CA, Hollywood, CA, and Universal City, CA for details on those areas.
Serving West Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood
Yes. We quote the full job cost over the phone before anyone is dispatched, and we do not add call-out charges or surprise fees on arrival. The number we give you is the number on the invoice when the job is done.
In most West Hollywood apartment buildings, tenants should confirm with the landlord or property manager before rekeying a unit lock, since the owner typically needs a workable key for emergency access. We can provide documentation of the work for both parties.
For emergency calls within West Hollywood, we are typically on site within 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and where our nearest technician is at the time of the call. Call (877) 358-5506 and we will tell you exactly when to expect us.
Call True Blue Locksmith at (877) 358-5506 for a free estimate on any rekey, car key, or lockout job in West Hollywood. We answer the phone, give you an honest quote, and stand behind the work.
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 West Hollywood Customers Say
"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"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