Lock Change & Rekey
When you move into a new apartment on Pelham Parkway, discover your keys are missing after a long day at Yankee Stadium, or realize an old tenant still has a copy of your building key, the smart first call is to East Bronx Locksmith. Our mobile lock change service means a trained, insured technician drives directly to your door — no towing, no waiting at a shop — ready to rekey or fully replace your locks the same day, day or night.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
We serve every corner of The Bronx, from Riverdale to Hunts Point, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether your situation calls for a straightforward house lock change on a knob-and-deadbolt set, a heavy-duty mortise lock replacement on a commercial storefront, or an emergency lock change after a break-in attempt, our team arrives equipped and ready. Call (347) 604-6615 any time — a live person picks up.
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 The Bronx, we reach the The Bronx 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.
More about our work
Everything you need to know about how we help — at a glance.
Lock Change & Rekey — Which Option Is Right for Your Situation?
Rekeying and replacing a lock solve the same fundamental problem — making old keys useless — but they work differently and suit different situations. When you rekey a lock, our technician disassembles the cylinder and replaces the internal pin tumblers so that only the new key you receive will operate it. This is ideal when the lock hardware itself is in good condition but you simply need to invalidate every existing copy — common after moving into a Bronx rental or losing a key ring. A full lock change, on the other hand, swaps out the entire lockset and makes sense when the existing hardware is worn, damaged, outdated, or does not meet your security needs. Our technicians assess the condition of your current lock on the spot and give you a straightforward recommendation before any work begins.
One of the most frequently overlooked components in both residential and commercial properties is the mortise lock — the rectangular cartridge that fits into a deep pocket cut into the edge of the door. Mortise locks are extremely common on older Bronx brownstones, pre-war apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse, and retail storefronts throughout Fordham and Tremont. If your mortise lock is decades old, rekeying alone may not be enough; the worn case can allow picking or shimming far more easily than a freshly installed unit. Our locksmiths carry a full inventory of quality mortise lock bodies and cylinders — including Schlage and Kwikset options — so we can complete a same-visit replacement without a second trip.
Emergency Lock Change: When You Cannot Wait Until Morning
A lost key, a kicked-in door frame, or a domestic situation that demands immediate re-securing of your home does not follow a 9-to-5 schedule. That is exactly why our emergency lock change response is available around the clock. When you call (347) 604-6615 at 2 a.m. from your apartment in Co-op City or your shop near the Hunts Point Produce Market, you reach the same skilled team we dispatch during daytime hours — not an answering service, not a call center. The technician dispatched carries tools and hardware to handle standard knob and lever sets, deadbolts, rim locks, mortise lock bodies, and multi-point locking systems.
Before we touch anything, we verify ownership or occupancy of the property — a standard step that protects you as much as it protects the community. We will ask for a photo ID and, where practical, a lease, deed, or utility bill. Once identity is confirmed, we work efficiently and, wherever possible, without damaging the door or frame. Damage-free technique matters especially in older Bronx buildings where original woodwork and steel door frames are difficult or expensive to repair. If forced entry has already occurred and the frame is compromised, we also carry reinforcement hardware and strike plates to help restore a solid, secure fit.
Commercial Lock Change Services: Protecting Bronx Businesses
A commercial lock change involves a different set of considerations than a residential job. Storefronts, offices, warehouses, and multi-unit buildings often rely on master-key systems, high-security cylinders, electronic access control, or heavy-gauge mortise lock hardware rated for high-traffic use. When an employee leaves under difficult circumstances, a master key goes missing, or your lease transitions to a new location, leaving the existing locks unchanged is a genuine liability. Our commercial locksmith team handles door lock change projects on everything from single-suite office doors to entire building rekeying programs across multiple floors.
We work with property managers, small business owners, and building supers throughout the Bronx — from the retail corridors on White Plains Road to the light-industrial blocks near Port Morris. Commercial jobs are quoted based on the number of locks involved, the type of hardware required, whether a master-key system needs to be reconfigured, and the time of day the work is needed. Every quote is confirmed in writing before a single pin is touched, so there are no surprises on the invoice. If your business uses keypad or smart locks — including units from brands like Honeywell — and you need to change a door lock code after staff turnover, we handle that programming on-site as well.
Our Full Lock Change & Locksmith Services in The Bronx
East Bronx Locksmith is a fully mobile operation, which means every service listed below comes to you — your home, your vehicle, or your business address anywhere in The Bronx. Our insured technicians carry the parts and tools to complete most jobs in a single visit. Services we provide include: residential lock change and rekey, mortise lock replacement and installation, deadbolt installation and upgrade, door knob lock replacement, lever-handle lock replacement, rim lock and gate lock service, master-key system setup and rekeying, high-security cylinder installation, commercial lock change for offices and storefronts, access control system lock changes, electronic keypad lock programming (including Honeywell door lock code changes and Defiant lock change code resets), smart lock installation and troubleshooting, combination change on padlocks (including master lock combination changes), mailbox lock replacement, file cabinet and desk lock service, garage door lock replacement, sliding door lock repair and replacement, window lock installation, door reinforcement and strike plate upgrade, car lockout service, automotive lock change and rekey, ignition lock cylinder replacement, broken key extraction from door and ignition, lock repair (sticking, spinning, or damaged locks), and safe lock service and combination change. Whether your need is urgent or planned, call (347) 604-6615 and we will confirm arrival time and an exact up-front price before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a locksmith in the Bronx, and what affects the final price?
There is no single flat rate because several real variables shape every job: the type of lock hardware involved (a standard knob lock, a heavy-duty mortise lock, or a high-security commercial cylinder all carry different part costs), the number of locks being changed or rekeyed, your location within The Bronx and how quickly you need service, and whether the call comes during standard hours or overnight. What we commit to is this — we confirm an exact price with you before any work starts, so you approve the quote first and there are never hidden charges added afterward.
How much should locksmiths charge, and is there a call-out fee?
A call-out fee — sometimes called a dispatch or service fee — is a common industry practice that covers the cost of sending a technician to your location. Not every locksmith itemizes it separately; some fold it into the overall job price. At East Bronx Locksmith we are transparent about how the total is structured. When you call (347) 604-6615, we walk you through what the job entails and present a clear, all-in price that includes travel, labor, and parts before we proceed. The fairness standard to hold any locksmith to is simple: you should receive a confirmed written or verbal quote before work begins, with no additions at the end.
How much does a locksmith charge per hour, and do you bill by the hour?
Many locksmith jobs are quoted as flat-rate project prices rather than hourly because the time required can vary based on lock condition, door preparation, and whether additional hardware like reinforcement plates is needed. Hourly billing can make sense for large commercial rekeying programs involving many locks across a building. Either way, we explain the billing method upfront and confirm the total cost before starting — you will never receive a surprise bill at the end of a job.
Who is the best locksmith near me in Bronx, NY?
The best locksmith for your situation is one who is available when you need them, arrives at your actual location rather than asking you to come in, employs trained and insured technicians, and gives you a clear price before touching your lock. East Bronx Locksmith checks every one of those boxes — we are a 24/7 mobile service with real roots in the borough, serving neighborhoods from Kingsbridge and Norwood down through Soundview and Longwood. Call (347) 604-6615 and judge us by how we respond.
Can you change a lock code on a Defiant keypad or a Honeywell door lock?
Yes. Electronic and smart lock programming is part of our standard service. A Defiant lock change code or Honeywell door lock change code reset is usually completed on-site in a single visit. These jobs are common after a tenant moves out, after staff turnover at a business, or simply when too many people know the current code. Bring the lock's instruction manual if you have it — it speeds things up — but our technicians are familiar with the common keypad and smart lock platforms and can often complete the reset without it.
I can't open my car door and really need to rush somewhere — can you help right now?
Absolutely. Automotive lockout and car lock change service is available 24/7. If you are locked out of your vehicle on the Cross Bronx, in a parking garage off Fordham Road, or anywhere else in the borough, call (347) 604-6615 and a mobile technician will be dispatched to your exact location. We handle lockouts, car lock rekeying, and ignition cylinder issues for most makes and models. We do ask for proof of ownership — a registration or title — before gaining entry, which protects you and your vehicle. Tell us where you are and we will give you an honest ETA right away.