Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Redmond
Lock installation and rekeying in Redmond typically costs $95-$185 for a standard cylinder rekey and $220-$450 for a new deadbolt install, with smart lock integration starting around $180 on top of hardware. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that number is the number on your invoice. If you’re anywhere in Redmond, from an Overlake apartment to a Willows/Rose Hill rambler, call (331) 310-8471 and you’ll get a real person and a firm price, not a callback.
Redmond is a different kind of locksmith market. Most of our calls here fall into three buckets: high-density apartment rekeys for tenants cycling through 12-month leases, smart lock installs for tech workers who expect the deadbolt to talk to their hub, and older single-family homes on Education Hill where wood doors have been swelling in rain for forty years. We dispatch from the brand’s Seattle office and run crews through Redmond daily, so we’re usually at your door within 60-90 minutes for non-emergency work and faster for lockouts.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Redmond’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Daniel Novak started this company in 2002 with a single rule that has never changed: the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s written into every dispatch. In a trade with a well-earned reputation for bait pricing, that clause is the whole argument. Redmond homeowners who’ve been burned before tend to ask about it immediately.
We’ve installed and serviced more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems since Daniel opened the doors. Every job gets a written price before we start and a documented photo record when we leave. That record shows the lock condition we found, the work we did, and the finished result. It’s not a nice-to-have; it’s part of The Haven Standard, the same quality and documentation framework applied across all ten Haven brands.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. When they arrive in Redmond, they’re driving a van with our name on it and carrying a work order with your name and your firm quote on it. No surcharges get added at the door. No “well, once I opened it up I found something else” conversations. The quote stands or we don’t start.
For a more detailed look at what a rekey involves, our Lock Installation & Rekey team has put together a full walk-through of every step, from cylinder pull to key cutting, with the same upfront pricing logic applied to every scenario.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Redmond
Redmond’s housing stock spans two eras: 1960s-1980s single-family neighborhoods where original Kwikset and Schlage builder-grade hardware is still on the door, and 2000s-2020s apartments in Overlake where levers on hollow-metal frames are the default. The service mix is different for each, which is why we stock a broader range of hardware for Redmond calls than we do for most Eastside cities. Here’s what we handle most:
Smart Lock Installation
Smart locks in Redmond aren’t an add-on; they’re the default expectation for a large share of our residential calls. We regularly install and program Yale Assure, Schlage Encode, and August locks into Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi hubs, including Apple HomeKit setups. The critical step most homeowners skip is confirming the existing bore prep and door thickness before buying the lock, which is why we walk you through it on the phone before you spend a dollar. In Redmond, a smart lock install with hub integration runs $180-$320 in labor, plus hardware.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry for Redmond buyers usually means a keypad deadbolt on the front door and maybe a keypad lever on the garage entry. We stock keypad options from Schlage and Yale locally so we’re not making you wait on a shipped unit. A straightforward keyless entry install on an existing prepped door runs $160-$250. If your door wasn’t prepped for a keypad, or if the old mortise lock prep doesn’t match, we’ll tell you that on the phone too.
Keypad Lock
A keypad lock is the right answer for most Redmond homes that need basic access control without a full smart-home commitment. These are the locks we install most often in Overlake apartments and rental properties, where landlords don’t want to manage app access for a tenant who’ll be gone in 14 months. Battery-powered keypads don’t need a hub, which is why they’re the workhorse here. Installation runs $150-$220 per lock, rekey included if we’re matching an existing key.
Biometric Lock
Fingerprint and biometric deadbolts are a niche request in Redmond, but we do see them in the higher-end homes off Education Hill and in a few commercial suites near Microsoft’s main campus. The install is straightforward once you accept one fact: biometrics don’t replace a key, they supplement one. We’ll quote the hardware honestly, tell you if the existing door prep will support it, and install it with the same written-price rule as any other lock. Biometric installs in Redmond run $250-$400 in labor depending on prep work.
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 Redmond
We’re factory-authorized for Baldwin and Mul-T-Lock hardware, which matters if you’re in a high-end Redmond neighborhood and want a lock that can’t be picked or bumped by standard tools. We also stock and service Sargent commercial-grade hardware, which shows up in a lot of the office suites around Overlake and the Microsoft-adjacent campuses. What we don’t do is push a brand on you. We’ll tell you what the door needs, what the security level justifies, and what the written price is for each option. If you have a Baldwin on the front door and a Yale keypad on the side door, we can rekey both to a single key in one visit.
Because Redmond sees so much smart lock demand, we stock parts locally and keep a technician’s van stocked with common Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale components so we’re not ordering a strike plate from a distribution center when you’re standing in your doorway on a Wednesday afternoon.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Redmond Homes
- Swollen wood door frames on 1960s-1980s homes. Redmond’s winter rain and persistent humidity make wood frames swell, which binds deadbolt throw bolts and misaligns strike plates. If we install a new lock on one of these doors without addressing the frame, it’ll stick by February. We ream and reposition the strike plate as standard practice on older Redmond homes.
- Hasty tenant-turnover rekeys in Overlake apartments. Property managers push for the fastest possible turnaround, and some locksmiths working that corridor leave old master-pin configurations in place. That means a previous tenant’s copied key may still turn the cylinder. We rekey with fresh pins and document it in the photo record we leave with you.
- Smart locks bought off-the-shelf that don’t fit the door prep. A homeowner buys a $250 smart deadbolt from a big-box store, opens the box, and finds their 1970s mortise prep is incompatible. We see this at least once a week in Redmond. We can fabricate or source a compatible escutcheon, or modify the door prep properly, but the better move is a five-minute phone call before you buy.
- Exterior lock cylinders corroding from near-constant moisture. Even mid-grade cylinders in Redmond’s damp climate start binding within a couple of years. Annual lubrication and a cylinder replacement when the key starts sticking will save you a full lock replacement later. We’ll show you the corrosion in the photo record so you can see what we’re talking about.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Redmond, WA
Here are the ranges you can expect in Redmond as of 2026:
- Standard cylinder rekey, per lock: $25-$45
- Full-home rekey (5 cylinders), single key: $125-$185
- New deadbolt installation (standard prep): $160-$280 plus hardware
- High-security deadbolt (Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent): $280-$450 plus hardware
- Smart lock installation with hub integration: $180-$320 plus hardware
- Keypad or keyless entry install: $150-$220 plus hardware
- Biometric lock install: $250-$400 plus hardware
- Restricted or patented key system setup (Mul-T-Lock, Medeco): $85-$150 per cylinder plus keying
Those prices are quoted in writing before we dispatch anyone. The dispatcher on the phone will ask about your door, your existing hardware, and what you’re trying to accomplish, then give you a firm number. The technician who shows up is not permitted to change that number under Haven Standard Clause 1. If you’ve got a written estimate from another Redmond locksmith, bring it to us and we’ll review it free of charge. Call (331) 310-8471 for an exact quote on your specific doors.
We Also Serve Cities Near Redmond
Most of our Redmond calls come from Overlake, Education Hill, Willows/Rose Hill, and the neighborhoods along Redmond Way, but we also dispatch regularly to Redmond‘s neighboring cities of Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, and Renton. If you’re on the edge of Redmond and wondering whether we cover your street, the answer is almost certainly yes. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll confirm your address and give you a firm price while you’re still on the phone.
Serving Redmond, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redmond 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 Redmond
Yes, we integrate new deadbolts into Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Apple HomeKit hubs as a standard part of the installation in Redmond, where smart-lock integration is a routine service call rather than a specialty upsell. We’ll need to know your hub model and protocol when you call, and we’ll configure the lock to report status to your phone before we leave. Call (331) 310-8471 and tell the dispatcher what hub you’re running; we’ll quote the install in writing and confirm if your existing door prep is compatible.
Once a year is realistic for most Redmond homes, especially on doors that face the prevailing weather or sit under shade. Redmond’s damp winters accelerate corrosion on lock cylinders and cause wood frames to swell, binding the mechanism. We clean, lubricate, and inspect each cylinder during service, and we’ll replace any that show significant corrosion before they fail. Call (331) 310-8471 to schedule a lock service visit; the written quote is the final price.
Yes, we key and service Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Abloy, and Baldwin high-security systems in Redmond, including restricted keyways that can’t be duplicated at a hardware store or kiosk. If you have a high-end property and you want a key that can only be copied with your written authorization, we’ll spec the system and give you a written per-cylinder price the same day. Call (331) 310-8471 for a quote on restricted key systems in Redmond.
Replace it, and here’s why: original builder-grade Kwikset locksets from the 1970s have loose tolerances by modern standards, and once the cylinder has worn, a rekey alone won’t bring back the deadbolt’s throw or the latch’s clean engagement. In Redmond, where swollen wood frames compound the problem, the money you’d spend repairing a 50-year-old lock is better spent on an ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt with a reinforced strike. We’ll show you the existing lock’s wear in the photo record and give you a written price for both options before any work begins. Call (331) 310-8471 to talk it through.
Yes, we rekey apartment locks in Overlake same-day, usually within a few hours of your call, and we’ll match every cylinder to a single key so you’re not juggling a ring of keys on move-in day. We’ll also check that no master-pin configuration from a previous tenant’s keying is still in place, which is a common problem in high-turnover Redmond complexes. The dispatcher will give you a firm price for the number of cylinders in your unit when you call (331) 310-8471.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Redmond with written-first pricing, documented work, and factory-authorized lock expertise since 2002.