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 Key, WA
Rekey Locks is the service Key homeowners call us about most, and for good reason. Key’s housing stock includes older homes where lock hardware has passed through multiple hands, plus newer construction where builders used contractor-grade cylinders that are cheap to make and easy to compromise. Add wet winters that corrode mechanisms and you get a town where changing locks properly matters. Belmont Lock & Key has served Key since 2013, and we rekey everything from a single deadbolt to a full property. Call (855) 473-2502 for a free estimate.
Why Key Homes Are Different
Key sits in Snohomish County with a mix of housing eras that shapes the lock work we do. Many homes here were built between the 1970s and early 2000s, and a lot of them still carry original Kwikset or Schlage hardware that has never been rekeyed. That means keys have been copied, handed to contractors, cleaners, neighbors, and tenants over decades. Anyone with a copy can walk in. The damp climate is a second factor. Rain and humidity work their way into exterior locks, especially on north-facing doors, and we regularly see cylinders seized with corrosion or latches that no longer throw cleanly. Some Key properties sit on sloped lots where doors shift seasonally as soil moves, throwing strike plates out of alignment. A lock that binds isn’t just annoying, it shortens the life of the cylinder and can leave a door that won’t latch at all.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Key Services
Key homeowners and drivers call us for two urgent situations more than anything else: losing car keys and getting locked out. Both are time-critical, and both reward a locksmith with the right equipment and brand knowledge.
Car Key Replacement in Key
Losing the only key to your vehicle in Key is a different problem than losing a house key. It’s not just about cutting a metal blank. Modern vehicles use transponder chips, proximity fobs, and in some cases encrypted keys that have to be programmed to the specific vehicle. Belmont Lock & Key carries diagnostic and programming tooling for a range of automotive makes, and we cut and program keys on-site rather than sending you to a dealer. That matters in Key because the nearest dealership can be a long drive, and tow charges add up fast. Car Key Replacement in Key covers what we handle and what it costs.
Emergency Locksmith in Key
A lockout in Key often happens at the worst possible moment. You step out to grab something from the car, the door swings shut, and the keys are on the seat. Or the deadbolt finally fails after years of corrosion and you can’t get into your own house. We respond to these calls with non-destructive entry methods first, which means picking or bypassing the lock rather than drilling it. That saves you the cost of a new cylinder. Emergency Locksmith in Key explains response times and what to expect when you call.
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 Key
Rekeying is the smartest security upgrade most people overlook. In Key, homes change hands, renters move in and out, and contractors, cleaners, and pet sitters collect keys over the years. A rekey keeps your existing hardware and changes the internal pins so that every old key stops working. It’s faster than replacing every lock, which is why we recommend it after a move, a tenant turnover, a lost key, or a break-in. For a deeper look at the full service, see Rekey Locks.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve moved into a new home, ended a relationship, or just realized you don’t know how many copies of your key are floating around.
What it costs in Key
Lock rekey in Key typically runs $75 to $160 for the first lock, including the service call and labor, with additional cylinders priced per piece.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the pins to match a new key, then test the lock through several cycles to confirm smooth operation.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry a separate key for the front door, back door, garage, and shed, and you want one key that works everything.
What it costs in Key
Keying locks alike in Key costs roughly $20 to $30 per cylinder after the initial rekey, depending on the number of locks and their brand.
How we do it
We pin cylinders across all affected locks to a single key code, so one key opens every door you want it to.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Key
| Item | Typical range in Key |
|---|---|
| First lock rekey (service call included) | $75 – $160 |
| Each additional lock in the same visit | $20 – $45 |
| Lockout + rekey combo | $150 – $250 |
Can you rekey my locks if I don’t have the original key?
Yes. We can rekey most locks even without an existing key by disassembling the cylinder and repinning it. If the cylinder is too corroded or worn to rekey, we’ll tell you before doing anything and quote a replacement.
How long does a rekey take in Key?
Most rekey jobs take 20 to 40 minutes for the first lock, then 10 to 15 minutes per additional lock. A full house with four or five exterior doors is usually done in under two hours.
Brands We Service in Key
We work with Yale, Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, and Sargent hardware daily, plus consumer lines like Kwikset and Schlage. We stock common pins, springs, and tailpieces in the van, so most rekeys and repairs are done in one visit. Our brands page covers the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Key, WA
| Service | Typical range in Key |
|---|---|
| Lock rekey (first lock) | $75 – $160 |
| Each additional lock rekeyed | $20 – $45 |
| Keyed alike (per cylinder after first) | $20 – $30 |
| Lockout service (non-destructive entry) | $85 – $150 |
| Deadbolt replacement | $120 – $200 |
| Car key replacement (basic transponder) | $150 – $300 |
| Car key replacement (proximity / smart fob) | $200 – $450 |
| Lockout + rekey combo | $150 – $250 |
In Key, prices move up when hardware is corroded from years of damp weather, when you need high-security cylinders like Mul-T-Lock or Medeco, or when a job requires work on a vehicle with encrypted key programming. Whatever the job, the price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice. There’s no dispatch fee or call-out surcharge added when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Key
We cover all of Key and the surrounding Snohomish County communities. Most calls are answered within 45 to 60 minutes for emergencies, with scheduled rekey work set at your convenience.
- Key Center
- Glenwood
- Lakebay
- Longbranch
- Home
Service Area – Cities Near Key
Our service area extends beyond Key into nearby communities across the peninsula and into East Snohomish County. If you’re in Snoqualmie, WA, Lake Stickney, WA, Enetai, WA, or Kingston, WA, the same team and equipment come to you.
Serving Key, WA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Key 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 Key
For emergency lockouts, we typically arrive within 45 to 60 minutes anywhere in Key. Scheduled work like rekeys and car key replacement is booked for a specific time window so you don’t have to wait around all day.
Most Key HOAs regulate exterior appearance, not lock hardware. If your HOA has rules about door hardware finish or style, we can match the existing finish so the rekey or replacement looks identical from the street.
Yes. Landlords and property managers in Key often have us rekey several units in a single scheduled visit. We track keys and cylinders per unit so each tenant gets a working key and the old ones stop working the same day.
If you need a rekey, a car key, or a lockout resolved in Key, call Belmont Lock & Key at (855) 473-2502 for a free estimate. The price you get on the phone is the price you pay.
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 Key Customers Say
"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"Got me back in and the price was fair for the hour. He did arrive closer to 45 minutes than the 20 he estimated, which felt long standing outside, but he was honest that traffic was the problem."
— Henry Nguyen"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