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 Vashon, WA
Rekeying locks on Vashon means working with island-aged hardware, salt-damp mechanisms, and ferry-shaped schedules. Most homes here mix older mortise locks with newer smart deadbolts, and the marine air does no favors to either. Belmont Lock & Key has served Vashon since 2013, and we carry the tooling and cylinders to rekey everything from a 1970s Kwikset to a current Medeco. If you need a full rekey or just one lock done, call (855) 473-2502 and we will walk you through it.
Why Vashon Homes Are Different
Vashon Island is only reachable by ferry or a long detour through the Kitsap Peninsula. That shapes every locksmith visit. A missed boat can add two hours to a job, so scheduling is built around the Washington State Ferries timetable, and island call pricing reflects that geography. No mainland shop works around a sailing schedule the way an island locksmith has to.
The housing stock runs from aging island cottages with original 1950s locksets to 1980s rural ranches to newer custom builds with smart locks and keypads. Converted outbuildings and detached workshops are common, and they often have mismatched hardware from different eras. That mix means a rekey job here is rarely a single-brand job. It is usually a survey of what is actually on every door.
Then there is the climate. Puget Sound’s damp winters and salt-laden air corrode exterior lock cylinders faster than anything you see inland. Sticking mechanisms, rusted tailpieces, and frozen keyways are normal on Vashon, not exceptional. We clean and lubricate every lock we rekey, because a fresh cylinder in a corroded housing still fails. That extra step matters more here than it would in Seattle or Tacoma.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Vashon Services
Most Vashon calls to Belmont Lock & Key fall into two buckets: someone lost a car key and needs a replacement that works with the vehicle’s immobilizer, or someone is standing outside a locked door and needs a way in. Both are time-sensitive in different ways, and both get handled differently on an island than they would on the mainland.
Car Key Replacement in Vashon
Losing a car key on Vashon is a different problem than losing one in Burien. There is no dealership on the island, so a tow to the mainland is expensive and slow. We come to the vehicle with programming tools for the major makes and cut replacement keys on-site, whether it is a standard transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-to-start fob. The ferry schedule can extend arrival windows, but we tell you exactly when we are coming and confirm by text. Read more about how we handle this on the island at Car Key Replacement in Vashon.
Emergency Locksmith in Vashon
A lockout on Vashon means getting someone out to you without a missed ferry turning the whole day sideways. We quote the full price before dispatch, we tell you the realistic arrival time given the current sailing schedule, and we do not add a call-out surcharge when we get there. If a door can be rekeyed instead of replaced, we will say so. Get the details on our Emergency Locksmith in Vashon page, including what we carry on the truck for island jobs.
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 Vashon
Rekeying on Vashon is the fastest way to reset access after a tenant moves out, a contractor returns keys, or a vacation rental changes hands. Most island homes mix hardware from different decades, and the salt air means old cylinders often need a clean-and-lube before new pins go in. Rather than replace locks that still have years in them, we rekey the existing hardware so every lock on the property works from one or two keys. It costs less than new hardware and takes hours, not days. Our full service breakdown is at Rekey Locks.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have a key you no longer trust in circulation and you want that key to stop working without replacing the hardware.
What it costs in Vashon
A standard single-cylinder rekey on Vashon typically runs $20 to $50 per lock depending on brand and cylinder condition.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, disassemble it, replace the pins to match a new key, clean and lubricate the internals, and reinstall it with the strike and alignment checked.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You have multiple doors with different keys and you want one key to open every exterior lock without buying new hardware.
What it costs in Vashon
Rekeying a door lock on Vashon typically runs $20 to $50 per cylinder, with an additional trip charge shaped by the ferry schedule.
How we do it
We key each cylinder to match a single cut key, then test every door in sequence so one key operates all of them.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Vashon
| Item | Typical range in Vashon |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey | $20 – $50 per lock |
| Keyed-alike rekey (multiple locks) | $20 – $50 per lock, usually with a lower per-lock rate on larger jobs |
| High-security cylinder rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) | Higher than standard; quoted per cylinder after brand and keyway check |
Is the price you quote on the phone the final price?
Yes. We quote the full price before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. If a cylinder is seized beyond service, we call you with the replacement cost before doing anything.
Can you rekey every lock on my Vashon house to one key?
Usually yes. Most Vashon homes have two to four exterior doors, and we can key them alike in one visit. Older mortise locks and some smart locks need a quick brand check first, but we will tell you up front.
Brands We Service in Vashon
We work with what is already on your door. We rekey and repair Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, Medeco, and Abloy hardware. We keep common cylinder kits and pinning supplies stocked for island calls, so most rekeys finish in one visit. See our brands for the full list and what each one does best.
Pricing for Locksmith in Vashon, WA
| Service | Typical range in Vashon |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey | $20 – $50 per lock |
| Rekey door lock | $20 – $50 per cylinder |
| Keyed-alike rekey | $20 – $50 per lock, lower per-lock on larger jobs |
| High-security rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) | Quoted per cylinder |
| Car key replacement (basic transponder) | $150 – $350 |
| Car key replacement (remote head key or fob) | $200 – $500 |
| Emergency lockout (non-destructive) | $75 – $150 |
| Deadbolt replacement | $60 – $160 plus hardware |
On Vashon, two things push costs up: ferry-constrained scheduling and salt-corroded hardware that fights back. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and there is no call-out surcharge added when we arrive. The number you hear is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Vashon
We cover the entire island, including the ZIP code 98070. Response time is ferry-dependent, not distance-dependent. If we are already on Vashon, we can be at most homes within 30 minutes. If we need to catch a boat from the mainland, we will tell you the next realistic sailing and give you a firm arrival window.
- Vashon Town
- Burton
- Dockton
- Chautauqua
- Maury Island
Service Area – Cities Near Vashon
Belmont Lock & Key works across the South Sound and Kitsap areas. We serve Maplewood, WA for residential rekeys, Burien, WA for car key replacement, Southworth, WA for ferry-adjacent lockouts, and Normandy Park, WA for commercial-door rekeys. Vashon is the island hub, but we run calls throughout the region.
Serving Vashon, WA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Vashon 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 Vashon
It depends on the ferry. If we are already on the island, most calls are under 30 minutes. From the mainland, we work around the next sailing and give you a firm arrival window before dispatch. You will know the time and the price before we board a boat.
There is a higher trip charge for Vashon than for mainland calls because a missed ferry can add two hours to a visit. We state that charge on the phone as part of the full quote. It is never a surprise added at the door.
Yes. We rekey Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Sargent cylinders on Vashon regularly. High-security rekeys cost more than standard because the cylinders and key blanks are specialized, but we quote per cylinder before starting.
If you are on Vashon and you need a rekey, a car key, or an emergency lockout, call Belmont Lock & Key at (855) 473-2502. We will give you a straight price, a realistic arrival time, and the right fix for what is actually on your door.
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 Vashon 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."
— Sarah Doyle"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."
— Michael Novak"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