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Re-keying
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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 Bothell, WA
Rekeying is the service Bothell homeowners most often need and least often think about until the moment a key changes hands. Whether you’ve bought a 1970s rambler near the Sammamish River or a 2000s townhome in Canyon Park, the lock hardware on your doors has history that new keys can’t erase. Belmont Lock & Key has served Bothell since 2013, and we handle rekeying, car key replacement, and emergency lockouts across all four Bothell ZIP codes: 98011, 98012, 98021, and 98041. Call (855) 473-2502 when you need a locksmith who knows why a Bothell deadbolt stiffens after a wet winter.
Why Bothell Homes Are Different
Bothell sits squarely on the King/Snohomish county line, and that split changes what a locksmith finds when the door opens. The older streets near downtown and the river, mostly in 98011 and 98041, hold mid-century and 1970s-80s single-family homes. Those doors often still carry original knob locksets, single-cylinder deadbolts, and the occasional mortise lock that a big-box handyman won’t touch. Drive east or north into 98012 and 98021, through Canyon Park and North Creek, and the housing stock flips to 1990s-2010s subdivisions and townhome rows where builder-grade tubular deadbolts and keyed-alike hardware are the norm. One service area, two entirely different generations of lock hardware.
The maritime climate adds a second layer. Bothell absorbs roughly 35 to 40 inches of rain a year, most of it between October and April. Wood doors swell. Brass finishes pit. Deadbolts stiffen as moisture works into the cylinder. A lock that turned smoothly in September can bind by February, and strike plates drift as the door frame shifts through the wet season. That’s why annual lubrication, strike realignment, and latch adjustment are routine calls here. The locks aren’t failing because they’re cheap. They’re failing because Bothell’s weather leans on every exterior door for six months straight.
Then there’s the construction boom along the 405 corridor and downtown. New apartment and townhome buildings have gone up fast, and many unit doors use master-keyed or construction-key systems. Renters move in, trade their tenant keys for a new lease, and discover the old key still works because the construction keying was never properly converted. Landlords on the King County side and the Snohomish County side face slightly different licensing and lockout rules, and a locksmith who works Bothell has to know which side of the line the address falls on.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Bothell Services
Rekeying is the service that anchors this page, but Bothell homeowners and drivers also call us for two other needs that come up without warning: losing a car key and getting locked out. Each has its own dedicated Bothell page, linked below.
Car Key Replacement in Bothell
Losing a car key in Bothell usually happens at the worst possible moment: at the Park at Bothell Landing with groceries in hand, or in a Canyon Park office lot at the end of a shift. We cut and program replacement keys for a wide range of vehicles as a core service, not a side offering. Bothell’s wet weather means remote fobs occasionally fail after water exposure, and worn ignition cylinders can reject a key that works fine in the door. For the full breakdown of what we cover, see Car Key Replacement in Bothell.
Emergency Locksmith in Bothell
A lockout in Bothell tends to happen in one of two settings: older single-family homes near downtown where a spring latch closed behind you, or newer multifamily buildings where a unit lock reverted to factory keying. We respond to lockouts across all four Bothell ZIP codes, and we carry the tools to open residential, commercial, and automotive locks without unnecessary damage. When you’re standing on a porch in the rain, that response speed matters. Read more at Emergency Locksmith in Bothell.
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 Bothell
Rekeying in Bothell is the smartest security move most people overlook. When keys have been passed between roommates in a North Creek townhome, lent to a contractor during a downtown remodel, or handed to a babysitter who no longer works for you, every one of those copies still works. Rekeying changes the internal pins of the lock cylinder so old keys stop working and new keys take over, without replacing the hardware you already have. It’s faster and less expensive than new locksets, and it’s the service we recommend first for anyone who just got the keys to a Bothell home. For the full scope of what rekeying involves, see Rekey Locks.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
A former owner, tenant, or contractor had a key to your door and you can’t account for every copy.
What it costs in Bothell
A standard cylinder rekey in Bothell typically runs $50 – $100 per lock, depending on the cylinder type and whether it’s high-security hardware like Mul-T-Lock or Abloy.
How we do it
We disassemble the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, reassemble it, and test the operation with the new key before we leave.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry three different keys for your front door, back door, and garage service door and want one key that works everything.
What it costs in Bothell
Keying multiple locks alike in Bothell generally runs $60 – $150 depending on how many cylinders we’re rekeying and whether we need to cut new keys.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to match a single key profile, test every lock with that key, and hand you the number of copies you need.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Bothell
| Item | Typical range in Bothell |
|---|---|
| Standard cylinder rekey (single lock) | $50 – $100 |
| Keyed alike (multiple locks) | $60 – $150 |
| High-security rekey (Medeco, Abloy, Mul-T-Lock) | $100 – $300 per cylinder |
How long does rekeying take in Bothell?
A single-lock rekey usually takes 15 to 30 minutes on site. A full-home rekey across three or four doors in Bothell, including keyed-alike setup, typically finishes in under two hours. Call (855) 473-2502 for an exact time estimate based on your hardware.
Can you rekey Bothell apartment or townhome locks?
We can rekey many apartment and townhome locks in Bothell, but if the building uses a master-key system, the property owner or manager must authorize the work. Call us with your building’s details and we’ll tell you what’s possible before anything happens.
Brands We Service in Bothell
We work on Schlage and Kwikset hardware daily, and we also carry the training and tooling for high-security lines most locksmiths won’t touch: Medeco, Sargent, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy. We stock common pins, cylinders, and key blanks for standard Bothell hardware on the truck, and we can order high-security components quickly when a Bothell home or business needs them. See our brands for the full scope.
Pricing for Locksmith in Bothell, WA
| Service | Typical range in Bothell |
|---|---|
| Standard cylinder rekey (per lock) | $50 – $100 |
| Keyed alike (multiple locks) | $60 – $150 |
| High-security rekey (per cylinder) | $100 – $300 |
| Car key replacement (basic, non-transponder) | $80 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (transponder/proximity) | $150 – $400 |
| Emergency lockout (residential) | $75 – $180 |
| Emergency lockout (automotive) | $80 – $220 |
| Lock change (standard deadbolt or knob) | $90 – $250 per lock |
| High-security lock installation | $200 – $500 per lock |
What pushes a Bothell job to the higher end of these ranges is usually the hardware itself: a 1970s mortise lock near downtown takes more labor than a standard tubular deadbolt in Canyon Park, and high-security cylinders from Sargent or Medeco cost more to rekey because the components and tooling are specialized. The price we quote on the phone is the price on your invoice. No call-out surcharge added on arrival, no surprise line items, and we confirm the full cost before anyone is dispatched.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bothell
We work across all four Bothell ZIP codes, from the older riverfront streets to the newer townhome rows east of the 405. Our typical response window across the Bothell service area is about 30 to 45 minutes for emergency calls, depending on traffic on Bothell-Everett Highway and the time of day.
- Canyon Park
- North Creek
- Downtown Bothell
- Thrasher’s Corner
- Norway Hill
Service Area – Cities Near Bothell
We also cover the communities that border Bothell on both sides of the county line. When a job takes us a few minutes up the road, we’re ready for it. Our nearby service area includes Bothell East, WA, Bothell West, WA, Kenmore, WA, and Alderwood Manor, WA. If you’re unsure which side of the line your address falls on, call and we’ll confirm coverage right away.
Serving Bothell, WA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bothell 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 Bothell
We cover all four Bothell ZIP codes: 98011 and 98041 on the King County side, and 98012 and 98021 on the Snohomish County side. If your address is Bothell, we serve it.
Rekeying a lock you own or lease doesn’t require a city permit anywhere in Bothell. If you live in an HOA community, check your governing documents. Some townhome associations have rules about replacing or rekeying shared-entry hardware, but a simple interior unit rekey is almost always within your rights as a resident.
Yes. For emergency lockouts, our typical response window in Bothell is 30 to 45 minutes. For rekeying and car key replacement, we schedule same-day or next-day service in most cases. Call (855) 473-2502 and we’ll confirm availability for your part of town.
If you need a rekey, a new car key, or help getting back in, call Belmont Lock & Key at (855) 473-2502. We’ll quote the full price up front, tell you what we can do for your specific Bothell hardware, and get it done right the first time.
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 Bothell Customers Say
"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."
— Tamika Grant"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."
— Mark Sutton"Quoted a price on the phone and honored it. After the last locksmith I called, that alone is worth a review."
— Jessica Wong