Est. 2018
Family owned in Edmond, serving the OKC metro
Most rekeying jobs in Edmond take 30 to 60 minutes per lock. The price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. No service call surprise fees.
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Available 6am - 9pm, 7 days a week. Owner-operated. One person accountable.
Rekeying changes the internal pins inside your existing lock cylinder so old keys no longer work. The lock hardware stays in place. You get new keys cut to match the new pin configuration. It costs less than replacing the lock and accomplishes the same security goal: previous key holders are locked out.
Lock replacement makes sense when the hardware itself is damaged, worn, or inadequate for the opening. A hollow-core door with a builder-grade knob lock is a security problem no amount of rekeying fixes. But if your Schlage B60N deadbolt is in good shape and you just moved into a new home in Edmond, rekeying it is the straightforward answer.
The most common reason Edmond homeowners call me is a recent move. You have no idea how many copies of that key are floating around. Previous owners, their contractors, their relatives, real estate agents who held a lockbox. Rekeying your new home is a simple, affordable way to take control of who has access.
Other situations where rekeying is the right call: a tenant moves out, an employee with a key leaves on bad terms, or you want all your exterior doors on a single key. All of that is handled by rekeying, not replacement.
For a deeper breakdown of when to rekey versus when to buy new hardware, see the rekey vs. replace guide for Oklahoma City homeowners.
Oklahoma does not require locksmiths to be licensed by the state. That means anyone can call themselves a locksmith. CNR Locksmith holds license A465149 and operates as a single-owner business where one person is accountable for every job. Read more about what Oklahoma's lack of licensing law means for you.
The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) publishes standards for professional practice. Learn more at aloa.org.
The locksmith industry has a scam problem. Knowing what real service looks like protects you before anyone shows up at your door.
Ask for the license number before a technician arrives. In Oklahoma, there is no state licensing board to verify against, which means the scam playbook here is to advertise locally, quote a low price on the phone, then charge triple once they are at your door. The business should have a real address, a real phone number that connects to a person, and a named owner you can research.
CNR Locksmith operates under license A465149. You can ask for it. I will give it to you. For a detailed breakdown of how these scams work and what to watch for, see the guide on spotting locksmith scams in OKC.
The price quoted is the price charged. Rekeying typically includes a service call fee plus a per-lock charge. Ask both numbers up front. Any company that refuses to give a firm quote before arriving is a risk.
The technician removes the lock cylinder, disassembles the pin stack, swaps the key pins to match a new key cut, then reassembles and tests. On a standard Kwikset or Schlage deadbolt, this takes about 15 minutes once the technician is on site.
If a company says rekeying takes less than 5 minutes per lock, they are likely using a bypass tool that does not properly rekey the lock. Ask them to show you the new keys working before they leave.
Rekeying a lock does nothing if the door frame is weak. A standard strike plate with 3/4-inch screws can be kicked in with one good hit. Upgrading to a reinforced strike plate with 3-inch screws into the stud dramatically improves resistance without replacing the lock itself.
If you are going to spend money on your door security, the combination of a rekeyed deadbolt plus a proper strike plate is the most cost-effective upgrade most homes can make. See deadbolt installation in Oklahoma City.
Standard Kwikset locks use a 5-pin cylinder and are pickable by anyone with basic tools. Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Schlage Primus locks use sidebar mechanisms, patent-restricted keyways, and tighter manufacturing tolerances that make picking and key duplication significantly harder.
High-security locks cost more upfront but cannot be rekeyed with standard tools. Factor that into your decision if you are planning to rekey frequently. Learn about high-security lock options in OKC.
Most homes have a front door and a back door on different keys. Rekeying them to match is a standard request and costs no more than rekeying each separately. Tell the technician upfront how many locks you have and which ones you want on the same key.
Some homeowners also want the garage entry door and the storage shed on the same key. That is possible if all locks are brands that can be pinned to the same keyway. Mixing Kwikset and Schlage on one key is not possible without replacing at least one of them, since they use different keyways.
Landlords and property managers dealing with multiple units have more complex needs. A master key system lets you carry one key that opens all units while tenants each have their own. See master key systems for Oklahoma City properties.
If your door was kicked in or a lock was forced, rekeying is usually not enough. A forced entry typically damages the door frame and strike plate. Those need to be repaired or replaced before any lock work means anything.
The lock is often the strongest point on the door after a break-in. The frame is usually the failure. I will tell you if the hardware can be kept and rekeyed, or if the installation itself needs to be redone.
For post-burglary work, see the break-in repair and lock replacement service in Oklahoma City.
Employee turnover is the most common reason businesses rekey. When someone leaves with a key, or you are not sure if all copies were returned, rekeying is faster and cheaper than replacing locks across an entire building. For a business with 10 or more keyed openings, this matters.
Commercial rekeying for Edmond businesses follows the same process as residential, but scale changes the planning. Which doors need to be on a master key? Which need to be on a restricted system so copies cannot be made without your authorization? Those decisions should happen before the technician starts, not after.
The ANSI/BHMA standards for commercial locksets specify minimum grade requirements. Grade 1 commercial hardware is required for high-traffic or high-security applications. Learn more at bhma.org.
Not every lock situation requires a professional. But some do. See the full guide on when you need a licensed locksmith in OKC.
Keypad and app-based locks are a real alternative for homeowners who rekey frequently. Smart lock installation in Oklahoma City covers the options and trade-offs.
Managing multiple units? See the property management locksmith service in Oklahoma City for volume rekeying and master key planning.
Straight answers to the questions people ask before booking.
Have a question not covered here? Visit the full CNR Locksmith FAQ page or contact us directly.
Available 6am - 9pm, seven days a week.
There is a service call fee plus a per-lock fee. I give the full quote before arriving so there are no surprises on the invoice. Costs vary based on how many locks, what brand, and whether any need hardware work before rekeying is possible. For a detailed look at typical locksmith pricing in the Oklahoma City area, see the transparent cost breakdown for OKC locksmith services.
Yes. The lock needs to be picked or impressioned open first, which adds time and a small additional charge. It is still almost always cheaper than replacing the lock, especially on quality hardware. If you have lost all copies of a key, this is the standard approach.
Almost all pin tumbler locks can be rekeyed. The exception is very old or severely worn cylinders where the pins no longer move freely. Wafer locks, common in older cars and file cabinets, are rekeyed differently. If you describe the lock brand and age, I can tell you before coming out whether rekeying is viable or if replacement makes more sense.
Someone with legal authority to authorize the work needs to be present or available. For a rental property, the landlord or an authorized property manager can let me in. I do not work from a lockbox drop or third-party authorization I cannot verify. This protects you as much as it protects me.
Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration so old keys stop working. The lock hardware stays. Changing the locks means removing the existing hardware and installing new. If the hardware is functional and properly installed, rekeying achieves the same security outcome at a lower cost. You only need new hardware if the existing locks are damaged, low-quality, or the wrong specification for the opening.
Yes. Oklahoma storm shelters have specific lock requirements since the lock needs to work from inside under emergency conditions. The hardware wears out and seizes, especially in below-ground shelters where moisture and temperature swings are extreme. See the full guide on storm shelter lock service in Oklahoma and what Oklahoma homeowners need to know before tornado season.
Give me the number of locks, the brands if you know them, and your address in Edmond. I will give you a firm quote before scheduling. No surprises. License A465149.
Available 6am - 9pm, 7 days a week. Owner-operated. One person, one invoice, no bait-and-switch.
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