Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
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Schlage
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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
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Get your free estimateLocksmith in Artesia, CA
Rekeying locks is the service we handle most often in Artesia, and it usually costs between $95 and $180 for a standard rekey with new keys included. The dense commercial corridor along Pioneer Boulevard and the 1950s-era tract homes in 90701 mean we see a lot of older Schlage and Kwikset hardware that was installed decades ago and has never been rekeyed. Call Glendale Lock & Key at (855) 791-2710 and we’ll give you a firm price on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
Why Artesia Homes Are Different
Artesia is a small, dense city where Little India along Pioneer Boulevard shapes the locksmith trade in ways you won’t find in neighboring suburbs. The storefronts here are mostly older hollow-metal doors with roll-up gates, and business turnover among sari shops, jewelers, and restaurants means rekeying is a routine part of every lease signing. We regularly rekey storefront gates and roll-up doors for family-run businesses whose owners change and who need their existing hardware secured before the next tenant moves in. Many of those owners appreciate working with a technician who can walk through the job in Hindi, Punjabi, or Gujarati when needed.
The residential side of Artesia is mostly post-WWII single-story stucco tract homes in 90701 and 90702, many still holding their original builder-grade knob locks and older mortise hardware. Artesia’s hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds dry out and warp wood door frames and jambs, which throws strike plates out of alignment and makes deadbolts stick. That means a rekey job here often includes a quick strike adjustment so the new key actually turns smoothly. Mild winters mean we don’t see much freeze damage, but the summer frame movement is a constant.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Artesia Services
Most calls we get from Artesia fall into two categories: car key problems and urgent lockouts. Here’s what each one looks like on the ground here.
Car Key Replacement in Artesia
Artesia residents drive a practical mix of older commuter sedans and newer family SUVs, and we handle key replacement for both ends of that spectrum. For vehicles with transponder chips and programmable key systems, we cut and program keys on site, no tow to the dealership required. The older cars with traditional metal cuts are straightforward, but we handle those with the same care. Artesia’s compact footprint means residential streets are tight and parking is limited, so we come to you wherever the vehicle sits. For a full breakdown of what we cover, see Car Key Replacement in Artesia.
Emergency Locksmith in Artesia
A lockout on Pioneer Boulevard after closing time is a different job than a lockout in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, and we work both. Storefront owners along the Little India corridor sometimes get locked out during the dinner rush or when closing up late, and a bilingual technician can make a frustrating situation move faster. Residential lockouts in Artesia’s older homes often involve original hardware that needs a gentle touch, not a drill. When you’re locked out and it can’t wait, see Emergency Locksmith in Artesia.
What happens when you call
- 1
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 Artesia
Rekeying in Artesia solves a specific problem: this city has a lot of turnover. Renters move in and out of the 1950s-era apartments and small homes along Artesia Boulevard, and business owners along Pioneer Boulevard hand keys to employees, managers, and contractors over the years. You don’t know who has a copy. We rekey the existing hardware so every old key stops working, and you get a fresh set that only you control. It keeps your Schlage or Kwikset hardware in place and costs a fraction of full replacement, which is why our Rekey Locks service is the one Artesia customers call first.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve bought a home, ended a lease, fired an employee, or lost track of how many key copies are floating around Artesia.
What it costs in Artesia
A standard lock rekey in Artesia ranges from $95 to $180, depending on whether we come to you or you bring the lock to us.
How we do it
We disassemble the cylinder, swap the internal pins to match a new key, reassemble, and test the lock through several cycles.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
Your new house in 90701 still has the previous owner’s keys out there, or you’ve handed out too many copies to dog walkers and house sitters.
What it costs in Artesia
Rekeying a door lock in Artesia typically runs $95 to $180, including the new key set and a strike plate adjustment if the frame has shifted.
How we do it
We rekey the cylinder in place, cut new keys, and check the strike alignment so the latch seats cleanly despite Artesia’s dry-season frame movement.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
You want every exterior door on your Artesia home or storefront working off a single key instead of a crowded keyring.
What it costs in Artesia
A full rekey service visit in Artesia runs $95 to $180 for the first lock, with additional locks typically billed per cylinder.
How we do it
We rekey all locks to match a single key, then test each door so everything turns smoothly from the front gate to the back door.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Artesia
| Item | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (first lock) | $95 – $180 |
| Additional locks rekeyed same visit | $25 – $45 per lock |
| Strike plate adjustment (if frame shifted) | $20 – $45 |
How long does rekeying take in Artesia?
Most rekey jobs in Artesia take 20 to 40 minutes for a single lock. A full house with three or four exterior doors is usually done in under two hours. Call (855) 791-2710 and we’ll give you a time window.
Can you rekey a lock without replacing the hardware?
Yes. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, while the hardware itself stays in place. It’s the standard move for Artesia’s older Schlage and Kwikset locks that are still mechanically sound.
Brands We Service in Artesia
We work on the lock you already have, whether it’s a Kwikset knob on a 1950s Artesia tract home, a Schlage deadbolt on a newer addition, or a Sargent or Abloy cylinder on a commercial storefront. We stock common pins and parts for these brands on the truck, so most rekey jobs are done in a single visit. See our brands for the full range we service.
Pricing for Locksmith in Artesia, CA
| Service | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (first lock) | $95 – $180 |
| Additional locks rekeyed same visit | $25 – $45 per lock |
| Strike plate adjustment | $20 – $45 |
| Car key replacement (traditional metal cut) | $80 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (transponder/chip key) | $150 – $325 |
| Emergency lockout (residential) | $75 – $160 |
| Emergency lockout (commercial storefront) | $90 – $180 |
| Security consultation / hardware evaluation | $60 – $120 |
Prices in Artesia can push toward the higher end when we’re working on commercial storefront hardware along Pioneer Boulevard, where roll-up gates and older mortise locks take more time. The price we quote on the phone is the full price on the invoice, no call-out surcharge added when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Artesia
We cover all of Artesia, from the commercial blocks along Pioneer Boulevard to the residential streets in 90701 and 90702. Our typical response time across the city is 30 to 45 minutes for emergency work.
- Pioneer Boulevard corridor (Little India)
- Artesia Boulevard commercial strip
- Residential 90701 (north of South Street)
- Residential 90702 (south of South Street)
- Artesia Park area
Service Area – Cities Near Artesia
Glendale Lock & Key works throughout this part of Los Angeles County. If you’re in a neighboring city, we can usually reach you just as quickly. We regularly handle calls in Cerritos, CA, La Palma, CA, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, and Norwalk, CA.
Serving Artesia, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Artesia 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 Artesia
We typically arrive anywhere in Artesia within 30 to 45 minutes for emergency calls. Non-emergency rekey and hardware work is scheduled for a specific window so you’re not waiting around. Call (855) 791-2710 for today’s availability.
No permit is required in Artesia for rekeying locks on a single-family home or a business you own. If you’re a renter, check your lease, most allow rekeying as long as you provide the landlord with a new key. We can rekey and hand you a clearly labeled set for the landlord.
Yes, we cover both 90701 and 90702, including the Pioneer Boulevard commercial district and all residential streets. If you’re near the Cerritos or Norwalk border, you’re still in our normal service area.
Call Glendale Lock & Key at (855) 791-2710 for a free estimate on any rekey, lockout, or car key job in Artesia. We’ll give you the full price before we head your way.
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 Artesia Customers Say
"Rekey was done properly. One of the keys he cut was slightly stiff in the back door and I had to call him to swap it, which he did without a fuss."
— Alejandro Morales"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Divya Patel"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."
— Brooke Barrett