Key control · Kenner, LA
Rekey Locks in Kenner
New keys, same hardware, every old key dead — for about a third of what replacement costs.
Rekeying locks in Kenner costs $105 to $155 for the first door and $45 to $65 for each door after, so a typical three-door house is $195 to $295. Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing cylinders so every old key stops working — at roughly 30 to 40% of the cost of replacing the hardware.
Prices
Rekeying prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Rekey, first door | $105–$155 |
| Rekey, each door after | $45–$65 |
| Typical three-door house | $195–$295 |
| Rekey to match an existing key | $115–$165 first door |
| Commercial rekey, first door | $95–$195 |
| Commercial rekey, each door after | $55–$85 |
| Extra keys | $3–$8 each |
| Restricted keyway conversion | $125–$245 per cylinder |
Rekey or replace? The honest test
| Rekey | Replace | |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | The pins inside — old keys stop working | The entire lock and hardware |
| Cost | $105–$155 first door, $45–$65 after | $195–$395+ per door |
| Time | 10–15 min per lock | 30–45 min per door |
| Right when | New home, new tenant, lost key, roommate moved out, contractor had access | Hardware worn, corroded, damaged, Grade 3, or you want a genuine security upgrade |
| All doors one key? | Yes | Yes |
| Improves the door | No | Yes |
The short version: rekey when the problem is who holds keys. Replace when the problem is the hardware itself. Most people moving into a Kenner house need the first, not the second.
When people in Kenner actually rekey
- Moving in. The most common reason and the most sensible. You cannot audit who has a key to a house you just bought.
- Tenant turnover. Around 36.8% of Kenner households rent. Rekeying between tenants is basic risk management — see our page for landlords.
- A relationship ending. Same-day work, handled quietly, no questions beyond what we need to verify you are authorised.
- A key went missing. A lost key with an address attached is a different problem from a lost key on its own.
- After contractors. Renovation keys circulate widely and rarely come back.
- After a break-in or attempt. Worth doing alongside checking the frame — in most forced entries it is the frame that fails, not the lock.
Reviews
Reviews from Kenner customers
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Questions
Rekeying questions
How much does it cost to rekey locks in Kenner?
$105 to $155 for the first door and $45 to $65 for each door after. A typical three-door house is $195 to $295. Commercial rekeying is $95 to $195 for the first door and $55 to $85 after.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing?
Rekeying changes the pins inside the existing cylinder so old keys stop working, keeping your hardware. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying costs roughly 30 to 40% of replacement and is the right answer whenever the hardware itself is sound.
Should I rekey when I move into a new house?
Yes. You cannot know how many keys exist — previous owner, their family, contractors, cleaners, dog walkers, the realtor lockbox. Rekeying invalidates all of them at once, and it is the standard advice for exactly that reason.
Can all my doors be on one key?
Yes — keyed-alike rekeying, provided the cylinders are compatible. Most standard residential hardware is. $105 to $155 for the first door and $45 to $65 for each one after.
How long does rekeying take?
About 10 to 15 minutes per lock. A three-door house is usually done inside the hour.
Do I need to be there?
Someone authorised does, and we will ask for photo ID plus something connecting you to the address. For rental property, landlords should bring evidence of ownership or management authority.
Is rekeying as secure as new locks?
For key control, yes — every old key stops working either way. What rekeying does not do is upgrade the hardware. If your locks are worn Grade 3 units from the 1970s, rekeying secures the keys but not the door.
How often should I rekey?
On move-in, after a tenant leaves, after a breakup or divorce, when a key goes missing, after contractors have had access, and after any break-in or attempted break-in. Otherwise there is no fixed schedule.
Can you rekey to match a key I already have?
Usually, yes — $115 to $165 for the first door. Bring the key you want everything matched to.
My lock is old. Is rekeying still worth it?
Sometimes not, and we will say so. The median Kenner home was built in 1978 and a lot of original hardware has forty-odd years of Gulf humidity in it. If the cylinder is corroded or the mechanism is worn, replacement is the honest answer.
Rekeying in Kenner
Per-door pricing, usually under an hour for a whole house.
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