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Get your free estimateKwikset Locksmith in Upland, CA | Glendale Lock & Key
We’re independent locksmiths who service Kwikset hardware across Upland daily, from SmartKey deadbolts to SmartCode electronics. What makes our work here different is simple: Upland’s housing stock spans 1920s mortise locks and 2020s smart locks, and we rekey and repair both ends of that spectrum without turning a vintage door into a replacement project. Call (855) 791-2710 for a free estimate.
We carry a full range of Kwikset cylinders, SmartKey rekey kits, and electronic modules in our service vehicles, which means most Upland jobs are completed in one visit. Our technicians know the Kwikset keyway lineup from the original KW1 to the current SmartKey sliders, and we’ve rekeyed enough of them to recognize a binding cylinder before we’ve pulled the lock off the door. This is Kwikset sales & service handled by people who actually open the hardware, not just read about it.
Why Upland Residents Choose Us for Kwikset Service
Noel Tarkanian, our owner and lead technician, started on lock cylinders in Glendale years before this company ever carried the name it has now. He grew up watching his uncle rekey apartment units in Verdugo Woodlands, and that early exposure to pin-tumbler mechanics became a career built on understanding exactly why a lock binds, spins, or fails to turn. Today our crew works on Kwikset hardware the same way: diagnose the actual cause, then fix it with the right part instead of just replacing the whole lockset. We also provide Kwikset repair in Montclair with the same careful approach.
We’re independent, which matters. We are not authorized by Kwikset, and we won’t pretend otherwise. What we offer is hands-on experience with their cylinders, keyways, and smart modules across every Upland neighborhood and nearby communities, from Kwikset service in Claremont to the 1920s bungalows near downtown and the stucco tract homes in the east-side subdivisions. When a Kwikset lock fails here, we know whether the cause is a worn slider rack, a corroded battery terminal, or a door frame that moved with the season. That kind of specificity cuts down on repeat visits, and it’s why Upland homeowners keep our number in their phones.
Styles & brands we work with
Common Kwikset Locksmith Problems We Solve in Upland
- SmartKey cylinder binding after seasonal wood movement. Upland’s hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds dry out wood door frames, causing them to shift and misalign. SmartKey cylinders, which rely on tight internal slider tolerances, often bind when the frame moves even slightly. The key sticks, or the cylinder refuses to rotate. We rekey the cylinder and realign the strike plate so the lock works without fighting the door.
- SmartCode 913 and 914 electronic deadbolts failing in summer heat. High heat degrades alkaline batteries faster than homeowners expect, and leaking batteries corrode terminals and strip the small motor gears inside these units. We replace the corroded components, install fresh batteries, and sometimes rebuild the motor gear assembly. It’s cheaper than buying a new deadbolt, and we usually have the parts on hand.
- Original Kwikset knob locks on 1980s-2000s east-side tract homes with cracked zinc alloy chassis. These knobs were builder-grade when they were installed, and decades of use plus Upland’s temperature swings make the internal chassis brittle. We see spindle failures and stripped tailpieces regularly. We replace the chassis or rekey the cylinder while keeping the existing trim when it’s still sound.
- Kwikset deadbolts on vintage Craftsman doors with short mounting screws. Many downtown Upland bungalows have glass-panel doors with deadbolts installed using screws under an inch long. A sharp kick or pry pops the strike plate off the frame. We install reinforced strike plates with 3-inch screws that anchor into the door frame’s structural wood, not just the trim.
- Kevo first and second generation Bluetooth deadbolts losing connection. The Kevo’s Bluetooth module sits close to the door, and older units accumulate oxidation on the internal contacts over Upland’s dry summer months. We clean contacts, replace the cylinder when needed, and often shift the homeowner toward a SmartCode model if the Kevo’s electronics have reached the end of service life.
Kwikset Service in Upland: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
The Euclid Avenue corridor is the practical center of this problem. Upland still has a meaningful cluster of 1920s-1940s bungalows and Spanish Colonial homes, many of which retain their original mortise locksets. Over the decades, quite a few of these mortise locks had Kwikset cylinders swapped in because the original skeleton-key mechanism wore out and a replacement mortise cylinder wasn’t available at the local hardware store. What you end up with is a hybrid: a modern Kwikset cylinder sitting in a mortise body that was machined before the lock was ever designed.
These hybrid setups require careful rekeying. The Kwikset cylinder may align with the vintage mortise mechanism only through custom shims, and if someone rekeys it without accounting for that spacing, the cylinder binds or the tailpiece fails to engage the mortise hub. We’ve rekeyed enough of these Euclid Avenue locks to know what a worn shim feels like before we turn the key. We keep shim stock and mortise-specific parts in the truck, which means we don’t arrive at a 1930s door empty-handed and tell you the lock needs to be drilled. The right hardware, fitted right – that’s all security actually is.
North of Foothill Boulevard, the story changes. The hillside communities and gated estates around San Antonio Heights use newer Kwikset SmartKey and SmartCode products, and the failure mode there is mostly electronic. Heat, dust, and occasional power fluctuations from Santa Ana wind events shorten battery life and strain motor gears. We service those same issues in the east-side tracts too, where builders-grade Kwikset knobs from the 1980s and 1990s are reaching the end of their mechanical life. One company, two very different Kwikset problems, and we handle both without referral or guesswork.
Kwikset Models & Products We Service in Upland
We work on the full Kwikset residential line: SmartKey deadbolts and knobs, SmartCode 913 and 914 electronic deadbolts, Kevo first and second generation Bluetooth locks, 660 and 665 series deadbolts, and the original builder-grade 400 and 600 series knobs and levers found throughout Upland’s tract housing. If your hardware is structurally sound, we repair or rekey it rather than replacing the whole lockset.
Our parts approach is straightforward: we use OEM Kwikset cylinders, keys, and electronic modules whenever they’re available, because OEM parts fit the way the factory intended and preserve whatever warranty remains on the hardware. When Kwikset has discontinued a part, like older SmartKey slider racks, we stock quality aftermarket replacements that fit the cylinder without modification. We carry enough inventory on service vehicles to handle most Upland jobs the same day we’re called. For commercial properties or older installations with discontinued finishes, we may need to order a specific part; we’ll tell you that on the phone, not after we’ve taken the door apart.
Three services stand out for Upland customers: rekeying, smart lock installation, and deadbolt installation. Rekeying a Kwikset SmartKey cylinder with a new SmartKey kit is often a 15-minute job when the cylinder is healthy. Installing a SmartCode 913 on a door that previously held a standard deadbolt takes longer, because we verify the door’s alignment and bore spacing before mounting the motorized bolt. For deadbolt replacement on an older door, we check the frame’s condition before we tighten anything, because a new deadbolt on a warped frame is just a new deadbolt on a bad door.
Kwikset Service Pricing in Upland
Kwikset service in Upland typically runs between $95 and $185 for a standard rekey, depending on the number of cylinders and whether you need a new SmartKey rekey kit. Deadbolt installation, including new hardware and reinforced strike plates, usually falls between $140 and $260 for most Upland homes. Smart lock installation for SmartCode or Kevo models starts around $180 to $320, which includes mounting, programming, and a test cycle to confirm the lock talks to your phone or keypad correctly. Repair work, like a stripped chassis rebuild or battery terminal cleaning, generally lands between $90 and $170 per lock.
Several factors move the final number: whether your lock is an original Kwikset on a vintage door needing custom shimming, whether the strike plate needs reinforcement, and whether you’re adding new keys or rekeying the cylinder to an existing key. What we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice; we don’t add a call-out surcharge when the tech arrives, and the estimate is free. Call (855) 791-2710 for a specific number for your lock, your door, and your part of Upland.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 – Kwikset Locksmith in Upland
Yes. A SmartKey rekey kit lets us change the key in minutes without removing the cylinder, provided the internal slider rack is still in good shape. In Upland homes with older SmartKey locks, we check the rack for wear before rekeying, because a worn rack can bind after seasonal wood movement. If the rack is worn, we replace it rather than forcing the rekey. Call (855) 791-2710 and we’ll tell you if your cylinder is a good candidate.
First, check the batteries. Upland’s July and August temperatures degrade alkaline batteries fast, and a Kevo that loses power will stop responding to your phone or fob. If fresh batteries don’t restore function, the issue is likely corrosion on the internal contacts or a stripped motor gear. We fix both in a single visit, and we can tell you on the phone whether the lock sounds like a battery problem or a hardware failure. Call (855) 791-2710 for a quick diagnosis.
We do. Those original knobs have zinc alloy chassis that crack over time, especially after decades of Upland temperature swings and dry air. We replace the worn internal parts or rekey the cylinder, and we keep the existing trim if it’s still in good condition. The common repair is less expensive than most people expect. Call (855) 791-2710 and describe the lock; we’ll give you an honest number before we schedule.
For a vintage door with glass panels, we recommend a Kwikset 660 or 665 series deadbolt combined with a reinforced strike plate and 3-inch mounting screws. The deadbolt itself is only half the security on these doors; the strike plate anchors into the frame, and many Upland bungalows still have short screws that a pry bar defeats quickly. We install the deadbolt and the reinforcement together. Call (855) 791-2710 for a quote that includes both.
Yes. SmartCode 913 and 914 models support Z-Wave and Zigbee integration depending on the specific module, and we program the lock to your hub during installation. The 913 uses standard Z-Wave; the 914 adds Zigbee compatibility. We pair the lock, confirm the wireless signal reaches your hub from the door’s position, and test the full lock/unlock cycle before we leave. Call (855) 791-2710 and tell us what hub you use; we’ll tell you if the lock supports it.
Service Areas Near Upland
We serve Upland and the surrounding communities across the Inland Empire and the San Gabriel Valley. Homeowners in nearby Kwikset service in Ontario and Upland service area call us for the same rekeying and deadbolt work, and we travel to Kwikset service in Santa Ana for scheduled appointments. If you’re just outside Upland, call and ask if we cover your street.
Book Your Kwikset Service in Upland Today
If your Kwikset lock is sticking, dead, or overdue for a rekey, call (855) 791-2710 now. We schedule Upland appointments throughout the week, and we keep same-day slots open for lockouts and deadbolts that won’t wait. Tell us the model, the door type, and your neighborhood, and we’ll quote the job on the phone.
Written by Noel Tarkanian, Owner & Lead Technician at Glendale Lock & Key, serving Upland since day one.