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Lock Installation & Rekey in Orlando: Honest Pricing, Firm Quotes, Local Knowledge
Lock installation and rekeying in Orlando typically runs $19-$45 per cylinder for standard rekey work and $120-$320 for smart lock installation, quoted in writing before anyone arrives. Most jobs are completed same-day or next-day, and the price on the phone is the price on the invoice, no call-out surcharge added at the door. If you just bought a home in MetroWest, Hunter’s Creek, or Baldwin Park, the builder’s key may still open your front door until the locks are rekeyed. Call (331) 310-8471 for a firm quote and we’ll tell you exactly what the job will cost before we dispatch anyone.
Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Orlando
We work throughout Orlando every day, from the older stucco-and-frame neighborhoods of the 1980s to the master-planned communities that spread south and west of the city core. Our Lock Installation & Rekey team knows which builders installed Kwikset pin-and-tumbler hardware in which phases, which HOAs require specific finishes, and which vacation-rental management companies around Champions Gate and Reunion Resort run synchronized keypad schedules that need to be reset every Saturday without fail.
Local knowledge matters because Orlando’s housing stock is specific. The bulk of homes here were built between the late 1970s and the mid-2000s, and a lot of them still carry original builder-grade locks. Humidity swells wood door frames, throws deadbolts out of alignment, and corrodes lock internals faster than most homeowners expect. None of this is generic. It’s Orlando. We factored it into how we quote, what we stock, and how we schedule. For a direct answer on pricing or availability, call (331) 310-8471.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Orlando’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
We’ve installed and serviced more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems since 2002, and every one of them started with a written price and ended with a documented record. Daniel Novak built the business on a single rule that is now Haven Standard Clause 1: the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. That rule is enforced on every Orlando job, no exceptions.
Orlando customers see the same thing on every visit: a background-checked, uniformed technician in a marked van, a written scope of work before any tool comes out, and a documented photo record left with the customer when the job is done. We don’t ask you to trust us on faith. We hand you the record. We answer calls with a live person around the clock at (331) 310-8471, so if a deadbolt seizes at 11 p.m. in College Park or a keypad locks out a guest in Dr. Phillips, you reach a human, not a voicemail tree.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Orlando
Smart Lock Installation
Smart lock installation in Orlando usually runs $120-$320 depending on the lock model and whether you’re replacing an existing deadbolt or adding a new bore. The vacation-rental corridor south of the city has made us fluent in Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, and other Airbnb-compatible platforms that let property managers change codes remotely. We install the lock, pair it to your Wi-Fi or Z-Wave hub, and confirm the physical key and keypad codes work together before we leave.
Keypad Lock Installation
Keypad lock installation in Orlando runs $110-$280, and the big variable is whether your existing deadbolt is a standard single bore or a smaller-diameter hole that needs enlarging. For property managers running 30 or 50 homes around Reunion Resort and Champions Gate, we batch-install keypad locks to a single platform so turnover-day code changes happen from a dashboard instead of a Saturday drive from house to house. That’s a rhythm specific to this market.
Keyless Entry & Biometric Lock Installation
Keyless entry installation runs $120-$300. Biometric lock installation starts around $200 and goes up from there, depending on fingerprint capacity and whether the lock ties into an access-control system. We carry Yale and Medeco keyless options in our Orlando inventory and can order Mul-T-Lock high-security cylinders for homes where pick resistance and key control are the priority. Every job is quoted in writing before work begins.
Key Duplication
Standard key duplication in Orlando runs $5-$15 per key. Restricted or high-security key duplication for Medeco or Mul-T-Lock systems runs higher and requires proof of key ownership, which is exactly what you want from a security standpoint. We duplicate keys for homeowners, property managers, and HOA-maintained common areas across the city.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Orlando
We are factory-authorized for Medeco and Mul-T-Lock work and install Baldwin and Yale hardware regularly across Orlando. For builder-grade Kwikset locks that are still on the front doors of 1990s and 2000s tract homes in communities like MetroWest, we can rekey them to a new owner-exclusive key or upgrade the cylinder while keeping the exterior finish the HOA approved. We stock common cylinders, keyways, and finishes locally so most Orlando jobs are done in one visit. If you need a Free Second Opinion on a written estimate from another company, bring it to us and we’ll review it at no charge.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Orlando Homes
- Builder’s key still active: New buyers in master-planned communities assume the front-door key they received is unique. Many Orlando builders used a master key system across an entire phase, meaning the builder’s key may still open your door. Rekeying to an owner-exclusive key is the only way to close that gap.
- Humidity-swollen door frames: Orlando’s high relative humidity makes wood frames in 1980s and 1990s stucco-and-frame homes swell seasonally. The deadbolt no longer lines up with the strike plate, so it seizes or won’t throw. The lock isn’t broken. The frame moved. We fix the alignment and confirm the bolt throws cleanly.
- Vacation-rental code drift: Property managers around Champions Gate and Reunion Resort often try to manage smart-lock codes across 50-plus homes using mixed platforms. Schedules drift, guests get wrong codes, and turnover day becomes chaos. We standardize the hardware onto one Airbnb-compatible keypad system that can be batch-updated remotely.
- Corroded lock internals: Exterior lock cylinders in Orlando degrade faster than in drier climates because humidity accelerates corrosion inside the cylinder and breaks down deadbolt lubrication. If your key turns stiffly or the deadbolt feels gritty, the cylinder may need repinning or replacement before it fails outright.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Orlando, FL
Here are the ranges we quote for Orlando work:
- Standard rekey: $19-$45 per cylinder, including new keys.
- Smart lock installation: $120-$320, depending on model and existing hardware.
- Keypad lock installation: $110-$280, including pairing and programming.
- Biometric lock installation: $200-$450, depending on fingerprint capacity and integration.
- Key duplication: $5-$15 for standard keys; restricted high-security keys are quoted per key.
The price we quote on the phone is the full price. No call-out surcharge added on arrival. No bait figure that doubles at the door. Haven Standard Clause 1 is not a marketing slogan. It’s the rule Daniel Novak wrote into the business in 2002, and it applies to every Orlando job. Call (331) 310-8471 and a dispatcher will give you a firm number before anyone heads your way. If you have a competing written estimate, we’ll review it free and tell you honestly what’s fair.
We Also Serve Cities Near Orlando
Our Orlando crews handle lock installation and rekey work across the metro, including Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. For full details on our coverage area, see Lock Installation & Rekey in Orlando. If you’re in a surrounding community, the same firm pricing and documented procedure apply. Call (331) 310-8471 to confirm availability in your area.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Lock Installation & Rekey in Orlando
The quickest way is to check whether the keys you received came in builder packaging or whether multiple neighbors report the same keyway. We can rekey all exterior cylinders to an owner-exclusive key in one visit, usually 45-90 minutes, and confirm with a photo record that the new keys are the only ones that operate your locks. Call (331) 310-8471 for a firm quote before you schedule.
Orlando’s summer humidity swells wood door frames, especially in 1980s and 1990s stucco-and-frame construction. The deadbolt bolt shifts out of alignment with the strike plate and seizes. The fix is usually filing or repositioning the strike plate, not replacing the lock. We diagnose this in person and quote the repair before starting. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll tell you what we expect to find based on your home’s age and construction.
The answer is standardizing on one keypad or smart lock platform that supports remote batch code changes. We install Schlage Encode or Yale Assure locks across your portfolio, set up a single management dashboard, and train your team on Saturday turnover procedures. You change codes from a laptop or phone; we handle the physical install and warranty. Call (331) 310-8471 for a portfolio-wide written quote.
Yes. We can replace the cylinder with a higher-security option like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock while keeping the existing Kwikset exterior finish and trim. That keeps your HOA-approved look intact and upgrades the pick resistance and key control. We’ll quote the cylinder and labor in writing before starting. Call (331) 310-8471 to discuss what fits your door.
That means the smart lock was installed on top of an existing keyway that was never rekeyed. Anyone with an old key can still enter. We rekey the cylinder to match the smart lock’s key, or we replace the cylinder with a keyless-compatible option, so physical keys and keypad codes stay in sync. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll quote the rekey or cylinder swap before scheduling.
Call Novak Lock & Security for Lock Installation & Rekey in Orlando
We serve Orlando with firm phone quotes, documented work, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No fine print. No call-out surcharge. No price change at the door. Call (331) 310-8471 now and get a written estimate before anyone is dispatched.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Orlando since 2002.