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 Hobart, WA
Most locksmith calls in Hobart start with a key that no longer works the way it should. You’ve moved into a home off 276th or a property along the Cedar River and you have no way of knowing who still holds a key to the front door, the detached shop, or the gate at the end of the driveway. That’s where rekeying comes in, and it’s the service we perform most often in this part of King County. Belmont Lock & Key has served Hobart since 2013, and we’ll walk you through exactly what your locks need. Call (855) 473-2502 for a straight answer before anyone rolls a truck.
Why Hobart Homes Are Different
Hobart sits in the Cascade foothills where the lots are large, the driveways are long, and the rain does not let up for months at a time. That combination changes how we approach locksmith work. A front-door deadbolt on an older farmhouse near 196th behaves differently than the same model on a newer custom build off Issaquah-Hobart Road, mostly because moisture and forest debris have years to work their way into the cylinder. Exterior hardware corrodes faster here than it does in drier parts of the county, and gate locks at the top of a gravel drive take the worst of it. We carry weather-resistant replacement parts and lubricants suited to wet, shaded properties as a matter of routine, not as an upsell.
It is also worth saying plainly: many Hobart properties are genuinely hard to find. Rural address numbering, unmarked private lanes, and driveways that split off toward multiple structures mean we often navigate by mailbox style or gate post rather than a visible street number. When you call, a landmark helps. Our technicians are used to that, and they will get to the right door without making you wait at the end of the drive.
The housing stock itself ranges from pre-1980 farmhouses with original hardware to custom homes built in the last decade with smart locks and multi-point entry systems. That spread means no single fix works for every house. The lock brand on your door matters, and so does the locksmith who knows it. From Kwikset to Medeco, we work with what you have.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hobart Services
Two types of calls dominate in Hobart: people who have lost or broken a car key and need a working one without a tow, and people who are locked out with no good way back in. Each is covered below with a dedicated Hobart page.
Car Key Replacement in Hobart
Losing a car key in Hobart is not like losing one in a dense suburb. There is no corner hardware store and no dealership within a few minutes. Your vehicle sits in your driveway while you figure out what to do. We come to you with the programming equipment onboard to cut and pair a new transponder key, key fob, or proximity key on-site. For drivers with a single remaining key, this is also the right moment to get a backup made before the last one disappears. See Car Key Replacement in Hobart for the full picture, including what we need from you when you call.
Emergency Locksmith in Hobart
Getting locked out at night on a rural property is a different kind of problem. There is nowhere to walk to, no lobby to wait in. We know the roads into Hobart well, and we get to remote addresses without needing a perfectly precise street number, though a landmark does speed things up. Our emergency service covers lockouts from homes, shops, gates, and outbuildings without damaging the hardware. Read more on the dedicated Emergency Locksmith in Hobart page, including what to expect when you call from a dark driveway.
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 Hobart
Rekeying is the smartest security upgrade most people overlook, especially in Hobart, where a single property often includes a house, a detached shop, a barn, and a gate. Every lock can be changed so old keys stop working, and nothing gets replaced unnecessarily. The rainy foothills climate also makes this the right time to have cylinders cleaned and lubricated while they are apart, which keeps them turning smoothly through wet winters. Rekeying gives you a fresh start without the cost of all-new hardware, and it works whether your locks are old farmhouse Schlage or new Baldwin. For homeowners who want one key for every building on the lot, we can do that too. Learn more about the full Rekey Locks service and what it covers.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have moved into a new house, lost a key, ended a tenancy, or cannot account for every copy that was ever handed out.
What it costs in Hobart
Rekeying an individual door lock in Hobart typically runs $65 to $150 per cylinder, depending on the brand and how many pins it takes.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall it so the same lock body stays on your door.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You want a front and back door, or a house and a detached shop, to operate on one key without replacing any of the hardware.
What it costs in Hobart
Most whole-home rekey jobs in Hobart run $150 to $320, with the total depending on how many cylinders you have and whether all are the same brand.
How we do it
We document every cylinder, repin each to a matching key code, and hand you a set of new keys while confirming the old ones no longer turn.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry a ring full of different keys for the house, shop, gate, and padlocks and want one key to open them all.
What it costs in Hobart
Setting multiple locks to a single key in Hobart generally runs $18 to $30 per cylinder beyond the base service call, plus the cost of new key copies.
How we do it
We repin each cylinder to a shared key code so one key operates everything, then test every lock while you watch.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Hobart
| Item | Typical range in Hobart |
|---|---|
| Lock rekey, single cylinder | $65 – $150 |
| Whole-home rekey | $150 – $320 |
| Additional keyed-alike cylinder | $18 – $30 per cylinder |
Is rekeying better than replacing all my locks?
Almost always, yes. Rekeying changes the key, not the hardware, so it costs less and keeps quality locks in place. We only recommend replacement when a lock is corroded, damaged, or you want a different finish or security grade.
Can you rekey locks on a gate or outbuilding at the same time?
Yes, and in Hobart that is usually the most useful part of the job. Gates, barns, and detached shops all get rekeyed during one visit so every structure works on one key, or on a controlled set of keyed-alike keys.
Brands We Service in Hobart
We are certified across eight lock brands, from contractor-grade Schlage and Kwikset to high-security Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy. That matters in Hobart because homeowners here mix brands across their house, shop, and gate, and old farmhouse locks are often Yale or Baldwin originals from decades ago. We stock common pins, cylinders, and springs, so most rekeys happen in one visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Hobart, WA
| Service | Typical range in Hobart |
|---|---|
| Lock rekey, single cylinder | $65 – $150 |
| Rekey door lock | $65 – $150 per cylinder |
| Whole-home rekey | $150 – $320 |
| Keyed alike, additional cylinder | $18 – $30 per cylinder |
| Car key replacement, basic | $120 – $250 |
| Car key replacement, transponder | $150 – $350 |
| Car key replacement, high-security fob | $250 – $600 |
| Emergency lockout, residential | $90 – $180 |
| Emergency lockout, vehicle | $80 – $160 |
The biggest cost drivers in Hobart are travel distance from the road to your door and the number of separate structures you want rekeyed. Long driveways and multiple outbuildings add time, but we quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. No call-out surcharge is added on arrival at the gate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hobart
We cover the full 98025 ZIP and the surrounding Hobart area, including the pockets that do not always show up clearly on a GPS. Response time on most days runs 45 to 75 minutes depending on where in the foothills you are and whether we are crossing from Maple Valley or coming up from the south.
- Hobart proper along Issaquah-Hobart Road
- Properties along 276th and the Cedar River corridor
- Rural lots off 196th and Tiger Mountain access roads
- Large-lot homes near the Maple Valley boundary
- Gated and driveway-set properties throughout 98025
Service Area – Cities Near Hobart
When we are not in Hobart, you will find our trucks working the foothills and the valley floor nearby. We regularly serve Maple Valley, WA just west of town, Mirrormont, WA up the ridge, Ravensdale, WA to the south, and Fairwood, WA in the Renton highlands. If you sit outside the immediate Hobart core, call and we will confirm coverage directly.
Serving Hobart, WA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobart 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 Hobart
Most Hobart calls are answered within 45 to 75 minutes, depending on which side of the foothills you are on and where our nearest truck is at the moment you call. A clear landmark shortens that. We dispatch from nearby routes and know the area well.
No. Rekeying is a maintenance task, not a construction project, so no permit is required anywhere in Hobart or unincorporated King County. If your home is in a small HOA, rekeying your own door is not something they regulate.
Yes, and that describes a large share of our Hobart work. We service gates, detached shops, barns, and the house in one scheduled visit. Tell us what structures you have when you call so we bring enough cylinders and pins for the whole property.
If you need a locksmith in Hobart for a rekey, a lost car key, or a lockout, call (855) 473-2502. We will quote the full price before we dispatch, and that is the number on your invoice.
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 Hobart Customers Say
"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Paul Mercer"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Tyrone Hampton"Told me over the phone that what I needed was a five dollar part from the hardware store, not a locksmith. I called him back a month later for real work because of that."
— Ryan Meyer