Cylinder Locks: Supply, Swap & Rekey
The cylinder is the part of the lock the key goes into. Swapping one is the cheapest way to change who can open a door without touching the rest of the hardware.
Getting the size right is most of the job. A euro cylinder that sticks out past the handle escutcheon can be snapped by hand, which is exactly how a lot of break-ins happen, so we measure each door individually rather than assuming.
Once sized, cylinders can be keyed alike across a building, keyed to a master system, or supplied in an anti-snap or high-security profile depending on what the door is protecting.
What the job involves
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Measured per door
A protruding cylinder is a snap point, so nothing is assumed.
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Keyed alike or to a master
One key for the site, or a proper keying hierarchy.
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Anti-snap options
Where the door and the risk justify them.
Cylinder Locks: what it costs
Typical Austin-metro ranges. Your exact number is quoted on the phone.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cylinder replacement, per lockLabour plus a standard cylinder | $65 – $145 |
| Rekey, per cylinderTwo keys included per keyway | $20 – $35 |
| High-security cylinder fittedPatented key, restricted duplication | $110 – $280 |
| Extra keys cut on siteWhile the technician is with you | $3 – $8 each |
| Service call / dispatchCharged once per visit, never per lock | $29 – $49 |
| Nights, Sundays & holidaysQuoted on the phone before a van is sent | +$25 – $65 |
These are the ranges most jobs in the Austin metro land between. The exact number is quoted on the phone before a technician is dispatched, and it is the number on the invoice. Parts are itemised separately and priced from a rate card, not invented at the door.
Common questions
What is cylinder snapping?
Levering a protruding euro cylinder until it breaks at the cam, then opening the lock through the break. Correct sizing and anti-snap cylinders both defeat it.
Can you match new cylinders to my existing key?
Usually yes, if the keyway is compatible. Otherwise we rekey the whole set to a new key.
How long does a cylinder swap take?
Ten to fifteen minutes per door once it is measured.
Part of our Commercial Locksmith & Master Key Systems work. Covering Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway, Kyle, Buda, Hutto, Manor and Dripping Springs.
What Austin says
about us
Reviews left by customers across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville.
Locked myself out at eleven at night with a toddler asleep upstairs. Quoted me on the phone, arrived in half an hour, had the door open in under five minutes without a scratch on it. Charged exactly what was quoted.
Marisol Trevino
Homeowner, Mueller
We turn over about forty units a year and they handle every rekey. Invoiced to the office, keying schedule emailed the same day, never had to chase them.
Dwayne Whitfield
Property manager, North Austin
Dealer wanted a tow plus two days for a lost Kia key. These guys did it in my driveway in about an hour for a lot less. Two keys, both tested before he left.
Priya Raghunathan
Driver, Cedar Park
Panic bar failed on a Friday during service. They came out after close, fixed it properly and talked me through what the inspector would be looking for.
Ben Ostrowski
Restaurant owner, East Sixth
Locked out? We answer the phone at 3 a.m.
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