Let us give you some details about the costs of rekeying a Mortise or a Chubb lock. To calculate the price of rekeying a lock, you must consider the factors that influence the cost.
When looking at the figures mentioned below, keep in mind that while most lock rekeying services begin at a fixed price, the price will change depending on various factors. Also, before deciding whether you're DIYing cutting keys or calling a locksmith, you can determine whether a lock rekey is genuinely the service you need.
If you hire an expert locksmith to rekey your Mortise locks, the cost starts at $19 and then goes up. For the simplest locks, this is where you begin.
Rekeying the most uncomplicated locks will take very little time, especially if you are only rekeying one and not getting a master key system installed. As done by a licensed and accredited locksmith, the cost of rekeying many locks starts at $19.
If all your door locks need to be rekeyed simultaneously, the price will obviously rise in step with the number of locks.
For DIY rekeying, you'll need to consider the cost of the components and rekeying kit (which can be up to $300).