File Cabinet and Desk Lock Replacement in Milwaukee
Locksmith Milwaukee Now opens, rekeys, and replaces file cabinet, desk, and locker locks in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it, and cuts lost keys by the code on the lock. File cabinet and desk lock work starts at $69. We work 24/7, every day of the year. Call or text us with a photo of the lock face.
Office furniture locks we work on
File cabinet lock replacement in Milwaukee is one of the quieter jobs we do, but it matters when the contracts, the petty cash, or the payroll files are inside. We work on:
- File cabinets. Vertical and lateral cabinets with a lock at the top that locks every drawer.
- Desks. Center drawers and pedestals, where one lock holds all the drawers on one side.
- Storage cabinets and wardrobes. Tall cabinets with a lock in the door or the handle.
- Lockers. Staff lockers in break rooms, gyms, and shops.
- Cash drawers and display cases. Small cam locks on counters and glass cases.
We work with locks from HON, Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll, Global, and other common office furniture brands. Cutting a key by code or changing a furniture lock usually takes 10 to 30 minutes.
Lost the key? We cut it by the code
Most office furniture locks have a key code stamped on the face of the lock or on the key itself. With that code, we cut a new key on site without taking the lock apart. If the code is worn off or the lock was changed before, we read the lock or replace it. Send a clear photo of the lock face, and we can often tell you before the visit whether the key can be cut by code.
Locked cabinet, no key
When a cabinet is locked and the key is gone, we open it with care for the cabinet and the files, then cut a key or replace the lock. Many office cabinets use removable cores, and a new core changes the key without changing the lock. Older cabinets with a fixed lock get a new lock that fits the same hole.
One key for many cabinets
An office with ten cabinets and ten keys usually ends up with a drawer full of unlabeled keys. We can key a group of cabinets and desks alike, so one manager key opens all of them, or give each person their own key with a manager key for all. For the doors of the office itself, see master key systems.
When an employee leaves
A desk or cabinet key that leaves with an employee opens the same drawer it always did. Changing the core or the lock on that furniture is fast, and it is often done on the same visit as a commercial rekey of the office doors.
How a cabinet lock visit goes
- Send a photo of the lockText us or call with the address, a close photo of the lock face, and how many pieces of furniture.
- Show you run the officeA photo ID and a business license, a lease, or a letter from the owner or the office manager.
- Open, cut, or replaceWe open the cabinet if needed, cut keys by code, or install new cores or locks.
- Test every drawerWe test each key in every lock and check that all drawers lock together.
File cabinet and desk lock prices in Milwaukee
| File cabinet or desk lock | from $69 |
|---|---|
| Business lockout | from $89 |
| Commercial rekey, first cylinder | from $79 |
| Master key system, per cylinder | from $45 |
The starting price covers one standard office furniture lock or a key cut by code. Opening a locked cabinet, a lock that has to be ordered, or many pieces keyed alike change the total, and we confirm the price before we start. Every business service is on our commercial locksmith page.
Cities we serve around Milwaukee
Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Racine County.
Questions about file cabinet and desk locks in Milwaukee
How much does a file cabinet lock replacement cost?
From $69 for one standard office furniture lock. The final price depends on the lock and the furniture, and we confirm it before we start.
Can you make a key for my file cabinet without the original?
Yes, in most cases. We cut the key by the code on the lock face, or replace the lock if the code is gone.
Can you open a locked file cabinet?
Yes. We open it with care for the cabinet and the files, then cut a key or replace the lock.
Can all our cabinets use one key?
Yes. We can key a group of cabinets and desks alike, or give each person a key with one manager key for all.
Do you work on lockers?
Yes. We open, rekey, and replace locks on staff lockers in break rooms, gyms, and shops.
How long does it take to cut a cabinet key or change the lock?
Usually 10 to 30 minutes per lock.