Commercial Rekey and Lock Change in Milwaukee
Locksmith Milwaukee Now rekeys and changes locks for offices, stores, restaurants, and warehouses in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it. A commercial rekey starts at $79 for the first cylinder and $25 for each additional cylinder. We work 24/7, every day of the year. Call or text us with the number of doors.
When a business should rekey
A commercial rekey in Milwaukee changes the pins inside each cylinder, so every old key stops working and new keys open the doors. Businesses call us when:
- An employee leaves. A manager, a cashier with the opening key, or a contractor who never gave a key back.
- Keys are lost or stolen. A key ring with the business name on it is a risk for every door it opens.
- You sign a new lease or buy a business. The last tenant, the builder, and the cleaners may all still have keys.
- After a break-in. Keys taken from a desk drawer or a car still open the doors.
- Too many keys. Each door has its own key, and the ring keeps growing. Rekeying can put several doors on one key.
A rekey usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes per lock, and a commercial lock change about 30 to 60 minutes per door.
Cylinders we rekey
Commercial doors use three main kinds of cylinders, and we rekey all three on site:
- Mortise cylinders. Threaded cylinders that screw into a mortise lock or a storefront lock.
- Rim cylinders. Cylinders with a flat tailpiece, used on panic bars, night latches, and older doors.
- Key-in-lever locks. The cylinder sits in the lever itself, common on office and back doors.
We take each cylinder out, change the pins, cut new keys, and put it back. Padlocks on gates and cages can be rekeyed or replaced on the same visit.
Lock changes: Grade 1 and Grade 2 commercial locks
A lock change makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged in a break-in, or too light for the door. ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 is the strongest rating and is made for busy commercial doors, and Grade 2 fits lighter office doors. We install lever locks, mortise locks, deadbolts, and night latches, and we work with Schlage, Sargent, Yale, Corbin Russwin, Falcon, and other commercial brands. Glass doors have their own page: storefront door locks.
Key control for a business
New keys help only if you know who has them. We stamp each key with a number, cut only the keys you ask for, and can mark them Do Not Duplicate. When you need keys that cannot be copied at a hardware store, see high-security locks. When several people need different doors, a master key system gives each person one key for the doors they use. Desk and cabinet keys are on our file cabinet and desk locks page.
How a commercial rekey visit goes
- Tell us about the doorsText us or call with the address, the number of doors, and photos of the locks.
- Show you run the businessA photo ID and a business license, a lease, or a letter from the owner or the property manager.
- We rekey on siteWe take out each cylinder, change the pins, and cut the number of keys you need.
- Test every doorWe try each new key in every lock with you and note who gets which key.
Commercial rekey prices in Milwaukee
| Commercial rekey, first cylinder | from $79 |
|---|---|
| Commercial rekey, each additional cylinder | from $25 |
| Master key system, per cylinder | from $45 |
| High-security cylinder | from $149 |
Each cylinder after the first costs less on the same visit, so a small office with four doors starts at $154. A worn or damaged lock may need a new lock instead, and we confirm the full price on site before we start.
Rekey or change the locks
Rekey when the locks work well and the problem is who has keys. Change the locks when they are worn, damaged, or the wrong grade for the door, or when you want a different kind of lock. On one visit we can do both: rekey the good locks and replace the one that is failing. 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 commercial rekeying in Milwaukee
How much does a commercial rekey cost?
From $79 for the first cylinder and $25 for each additional cylinder on the same visit. We confirm the total on site.
Should we rekey when an employee leaves?
Yes, when the employee had a key and you cannot be sure every copy came back.
Can you rekey a panic bar?
Yes. Most panic bars use a rim or a mortise cylinder, and we rekey it to the rest of the building.
Can all our doors use one key?
Yes, when the cylinders share a keyway. When they do not, we change the cylinders that do not match.
Rekey or change the locks?
Rekey when the locks work well. Change them when they are worn, damaged, or too light for the door.
How long does a commercial rekey take?
About 10 to 15 minutes per cylinder, and a lock change about 30 to 60 minutes per door.