Home Rekey Service
When you move into a new home in St. Johns County — whether it's a newer construction off Durbin Parkway, a resale near the World Golf Village, or a rental in Ponte Vedra Beach — you have no way of knowing how many copies of your front door key exist. Former owners, real estate agents, contractors, and neighbors may all have had access. Rekeying your locks is the smartest, most cost-effective way to take full ownership of your home's security from day one, without replacing the hardware you already have. All Points Locksmith provides a professional home rekey service throughout St. Johns County, FL — and we come directly to your door, fully equipped to complete the job in a single visit.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Our 24/7 mobile locksmith team handles everything from standard door knob locks to heavy-duty mortise lock cylinders, ensuring that every keyed entry point on your home is brought under a single, fresh key that only you control. We are insured, and every technician we send is trained and experienced in residential lock systems of all brands and configurations. Whether you need service at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday or 2 a.m. after an emergency situation, we answer the phone — (904) 478-1963 — and dispatch to your location.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in St. Johns County, we reach the St. Johns County area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
What Rekeying Actually Does — and Why It's Smarter Than You Think
Rekeying is the process of altering the internal pin configuration of your lock cylinder so that the existing keys no longer operate it. A trained locksmith disassembles the cylinder, replaces the driver pins and key pins to match a new cut pattern, and reassembles the lock — all without touching the exterior hardware or the door frame. The result is a fully functional lock that responds only to the new key your locksmith cuts on the spot. For homeowners in St. Johns County who've just closed on a property, ended a relationship, let a contractor into their home, or simply lost track of a spare key, this process immediately closes an invisible security gap.
This is fundamentally different from simply changing your locks, which involves replacing the entire lockset. Rekeying is generally faster, generates less hardware waste, and works beautifully when your existing deadbolt or mortise lock is still in good mechanical condition. Our technicians assess each lock before beginning — if a cylinder is worn, corroded (a real concern in Northeast Florida's humid coastal climate), or otherwise compromised, we'll tell you before we start and give you a clear, up-front price for any parts needed. No surprises.
Our Home Rekey Service: Every Lock Type, Every Entry Point
A thorough home rekey service means accounting for every keyed point of entry — front door deadbolt, back door knob lock, side-entry garage door, and any secondary structures like a workshop or pool gate. All Points Locksmith handles the full range of residential lock hardware found in St. Johns County homes, including single-cylinder deadbolts, double-cylinder deadbolts, interconnected locksets, knob-and-deadbolt combinations, lever-handle sets, sliding door key locks, and mortise lock assemblies. Mortise locks — the rectangular cartridge-style units recessed into the door edge — are common in older and higher-end homes and require a more precise disassembly process. Our technicians are specifically trained and experienced in mortise lock rekeying and will not force or damage the cartridge during service.
We also offer master key system setup for homeowners who want a single key to open multiple locks across the property while maintaining independent key capability for individual entry points — popular for larger homes along the St. Johns River waterfront or properties with guest houses and detached garages. If your existing hardware is a Schlage, Kwikset, or another major brand, we carry compatible replacement pins and key blanks in our fully stocked mobile unit, so there's no waiting for parts to be ordered.
When to Call an Emergency Locksmith — Not Just for Lockouts
Most people associate an emergency locksmith call with being locked out of their home or car. But there are scenarios where rekeying itself becomes an urgent matter: a broken-in door where the lock was tampered with, a domestic situation where a key holder's access must be revoked immediately, or a burglary attempt where a bump or pick attack has left the cylinder damaged. In all of these cases, waiting until business hours isn't a realistic option. All Points Locksmith operates 24/7 precisely because security emergencies don't schedule themselves. If you're in Nocatee, Fruit Cove, St. Augustine, or anywhere else in St. Johns County and you need locks rekeyed tonight, call (904) 478-1963 — we answer every call, any hour.
When you call, we'll ask a few brief questions to understand your situation: how many locks need service, the type of hardware you have (door knob lock, deadbolt, mortise lock, etc.), and your address so we can calculate drive time honestly. We confirm the exact price before any work begins — so you're never handed a bill that wasn't agreed upon in advance. Our mobile units are already staged in the area, which means response times to most St. Johns County locations are prompt even in the middle of the night.
What Determines the Cost of a Home Rekey — Transparent Pricing Explained
We are frequently asked questions like 'How much does a locksmith cost in Florida?' or 'What is a locksmith call out fee?' — and the honest answer is that several specific factors shape the final quote for any rekey job. The number of locks being rekeyed is the most straightforward variable: rekeying one deadbolt costs less than rekeying six entry points across a whole home. Lock type matters significantly — a standard door knob lock or single-cylinder deadbolt takes less time and fewer specialized parts than a mortise lock, which requires more precise disassembly and reassembly. Time of day is another factor: overnight, weekend, or holiday service involves additional dispatching costs, which is standard across the industry and reflected transparently in the quote we give you before we begin. Travel distance within St. Johns County also plays a role, as a call to a remote rural road off County Road 208 differs from one in a dense neighborhood like Palencia. Finally, if any parts — replacement pins, new key blanks, or a fresh cylinder — are needed beyond the standard rekey, those are itemized and explained up front. We never quote a low number to get in the door and add fees afterward. What we confirm on the phone is what you pay.
Regarding 'How much should a locksmith cost per hour?' — our pricing is structured around the job scope, not an open-ended hourly rate, so you know the total before we lift a tool. This protects you from billing ambiguity and reflects how we believe a professional mobile locksmith service should operate in 2024. If you want a quote specific to your home and lock configuration, the fastest path is a quick call to (904) 478-1963.
Beyond Rekeying: The Full Range of Services We Provide
While home rekeying is a cornerstone of what we do, All Points Locksmith is a full-service mobile locksmith covering residential, automotive, and commercial needs across St. Johns County. Below is a representative list of services our trained, insured technicians perform: (1) Residential rekey — single lock or whole-home, (2) Mortise lock rekey and repair, (3) Deadbolt installation and upgrade, (4) Door knob lock installation and replacement, (5) Master key system design and setup, (6) Lock-out assistance — home and office, (7) High-security lock upgrade (Schlage, Kwikset, and others), (8) Sliding door and patio door lock service, (9) Window lock installation, (10) Smart lock installation and programming, (11) Safe opening and combination change, (12) Garage door lock service, (13) Commercial rekey — office and retail, (14) Commercial mortise lock installation (commercial locksmith calls welcome), (15) Access control system support, (16) Panic bar and exit device installation, (17) Cabinet and drawer lock service, (18) Mailbox lock replacement, (19) Padlock rekeying and replacement, (20) Automotive lockout service, (21) Car key cutting and duplication, (22) Transponder key programming, (23) Key fob replacement and programming, (24) Ignition cylinder repair and replacement, (25) Broken key extraction — door and ignition, (26) Gate lock installation and repair, (27) Emergency board-up coordination referral after break-in, (28) Duplicate key cutting — house and commercial keys.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a locksmith in St. Johns, Florida who comes to me directly?
Yes — All Points Locksmith is a fully mobile operation based in and around St. Johns County, FL. We do not operate from a storefront you have to visit. Our technicians drive fully stocked service vehicles directly to your home, business, or roadside location throughout the county, including the communities of St. Johns, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Fruit Cove, and Julington Creek. Call (904) 478-1963 any time of day or night and we'll dispatch to your location.
What is a locksmith call out fee, and does All Points charge one?
A call out fee — sometimes called a dispatch or service call fee — is a base charge that covers a locksmith's travel and initial visit to your location, separate from the labor and parts involved in the actual job. Whether and how this fee is structured varies by company and situation. What we can tell you clearly is that All Points Locksmith confirms a complete, all-inclusive price with you before any work begins. That means no discovering a surprise fee once we're at your door. If you want to understand exactly what your specific rekey or service call will cost, call (904) 478-1963 and we'll give you an honest quote based on your locks, your location in St. Johns County, and the time of day.
How much does a locksmith cost in Florida, and what affects my rekey price?
Florida locksmith pricing varies based on several concrete factors: the number and type of locks being serviced (a standard door knob lock versus a more complex mortise lock, for example), the time of service (daytime versus overnight or holiday), your location and the travel distance involved, and whether any replacement parts such as new pins or cylinders are required. All Points Locksmith does not publish flat rates because every home's situation is different — but we do commit to giving you an exact, agreed-upon price before a single tool comes out. Call (904) 478-1963 for a fast quote tailored to your specific situation.
How much should a locksmith cost per hour for a home rekey?
At All Points Locksmith, we price rekey jobs by the scope of the work — the number of locks, the lock types, travel, and any parts — rather than by an open hourly rate. This means you receive a clear total before we begin, rather than watching a clock and wondering what the final bill will be. Hourly-rate billing can create uncertainty for homeowners; we prefer a transparent, job-based quote so there's no ambiguity. For a quick estimate on your home rekey in St. Johns County, call us at (904) 478-1963.
Can you rekey a mortise lock, or do I need to replace it entirely?
In most cases, yes — a mortise lock cylinder can be rekeyed without replacing the entire lockset. Mortise locks are more intricate than standard deadbolts, with the lock body recessed into the door edge, but our technicians are specifically trained in mortise lock disassembly, pin replacement, and reassembly. If the cylinder is significantly worn, corroded — which can happen with older homes near St. Johns County's coastal areas — or otherwise damaged, we'll let you know and present your options before proceeding. A rekey is always our first recommendation when the hardware is still mechanically sound.
I need to rekey my home after moving in. How quickly can you get here?
Because All Points Locksmith is a mobile operation already working throughout St. Johns County, our response times are generally prompt — and since we operate 24/7, there's no waiting for business hours to open. When you call (904) 478-1963, we'll confirm our current availability, give you an honest estimated arrival window, and dispatch the nearest available technician. Many customers in areas like Nocatee, Palencia, or St. Augustine Shores have seen us arrive within the same hour on standard calls. We carry the pins, key blanks, and tools to complete most whole-home rekeys in a single visit.