What’s Included In A Commercial Rekey In Kenner?
A commercial rekey in Kenner includes checking the doors and cylinders, pulling and repinning each cylinder to a new combination, cutting and testing new keys, and making every old key stop working. It costs $125 to $275 for the first door and $55 to $85 for each door after, so four doors run about $290 to $530.
Staff change, tenants change, and keys get copied. A commercial rekey resets who can get in without replacing any hardware. This is what the job covers and what it costs. For the service page, see commercial rekey in Kenner.
What does a commercial rekey include?
- A walk-through of the doors, counting cylinders and checking they are all the same brand and keyway.
- Removing each cylinder and taking out the old pin stack.
- Repinning to a new combination and cutting new keys to match.
- Testing every key in every cylinder, and checking the door still latches properly.
- Old keys stop working immediately, including copies you do not know about.
- A handover of the new keys, so you can note who holds each one.
What does a commercial rekey cost?
| Doors | Estimate from published prices |
|---|---|
| 1 door | $125–$275 |
| 2 doors | $180–$360 |
| 4 doors | $290–$530 |
| 6 doors | $400–$700 |
Those totals come from $125 to $275 for the first door plus $55 to $85 for each door after, as listed on the prices page. Adding a keyed alike or master setup is a separate decision, see master key systems.
What are the add-ons?
- Restricted keyway conversion, $125 to $245 per cylinder, which stops keys being copied without authorisation.
- A master key system, so management has one key and each tenant or staff member has their own.
When is a commercial rekey the right move?
When an employee leaves with a key, a lease changes hands, or you suspect a copy exists. If the hardware itself is worn or damaged, replacement is the better spend, and rekey vs replace locks explains the choice. For the staffing case specifically, read what happens when staff or tenants leave a master key system. The process is the same as a home rekey, covered in how rekeying works, step by step.
Does it apply to every Kenner business?
Yes. Whether you run a storefront in Rivertown, an office near MSY or a unit in Laketown, the process is the same. For lockouts rather than rekeys, see business lockout in Kenner.
Quick answers
How much does it cost to rekey a business?
$125 to $275 for the first door and $55 to $85 for each door after.
Do I need to rekey every door when an employee leaves?
Only the doors that employee had keys to, unless they held a master key, in which case the whole system needs attention.
Do the old keys stop working?
Yes, immediately, including any copies you are not aware of.
Can I change my locks and keep my hardware?
Yes. Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock, not the lock body, door or finish.