Door Knob Lock Rekey & Install

Rekeying a door knob lock means a technician disassembles the lock cylinder and replaces the internal pin tumblers so that your old keys no longer work — while cutting and programming a new key set that does. No new hardware is required unless you want it. This is particularly valuable when you've bought a resale home, ended a lease, dismissed an employee with building access, or lost track of how many key copies are floating around. Our technicians carry a full kit of replacement pins and key blanks compatible with the most common residential hardware brands, so rekeying typically happens on the first visit without ordering parts.

Installing a new door knob with lock is the right call when the existing hardware is worn, damaged, outdated, or simply not up to the security standard your home or business needs. We work with a wide range of hardware grades — from entry-level privacy knobs for interior bedroom doors to heavy-duty keyed knobs and matching deadbolts for exterior doors. We also install and service mortise lock assemblies, which are common in older Guilford County homes and virtually all commercial storefronts. A mortise lock is built into a pocket cut into the door edge, combining latch, deadbolt, and sometimes a privacy turn in one integrated unit — and it requires precise fitting that rewards experienced hands. Our team handles every hardware type with damage-free techniques wherever the door and frame allow.

Property owners and business managers throughout Greensboro's commercial corridors — from the shops around Four Seasons Town Centre to the office parks near Piedmont Triad International Airport — regularly call us for mortise lock installation, repair, and rekeying. Mortise locks offer a higher level of security than standard knob-and-deadbolt setups because the lock body is recessed into the door itself, making prying and kick-in attacks far more difficult. If you manage a retail space, a medical office, or a multi-unit rental building, upgrading to a quality mortise lock system is one of the most effective steps you can take. As your commercial locksmith partner, we assess your door thickness, frame condition, and traffic patterns before recommending hardware — and we confirm the full price before touching a single screw.

Our Secure Your Business service goes beyond a single door. We can master-key an entire building so managers carry one key while individual staff members access only their assigned areas. We install double lock door knob sets for interior offices requiring an extra layer of privacy, grade-1 commercial deadbolts, and electronic keypad entries that eliminate the physical key entirely. Every technician who handles commercial work is experienced with the specific demands of business environments: working around operating hours, minimizing disruption, and producing clean, professional installations that hold up under heavy daily use.

Guilford County's housing stock is unusually diverse — there are 1920s Craftsman bungalows in the College Hill neighborhood with original mortise hardware, mid-century ranches in Sedgefield with aging passage knobs, and newer subdivisions in Colfax and Stokesdale where builders installed builder-grade knob locks that offer minimal security. Each situation calls for a different approach, and our family-owned team has worked across all of it. We are not a franchise following a rigid script; we are neighbors who understand the difference between a door knob with lock for a bedroom and a keyed exterior knob that faces the street and needs to hold up against forced entry.

When a customer asks how to pick a door knob lock — usually because they are locked out — the honest, responsible answer is: don't try it yourself. Amateur attempts to pick or bypass a lock door knob frequently damage the cylinder beyond rekey-ability, scratch the finish, or, in worst cases, damage the door frame. The right first steps are to check for a spare key held by a neighbor or family member, look for an unlocked window or secondary entrance, and — if those options are exhausted — call a professional who can open the lock without damaging your property. Our technicians use non-destructive methods wherever possible and, if the lock must be drilled, replace the hardware immediately so you are never left unsecured. We verify ownership before beginning any lockout service, which protects you and your property. Call us at (631) 380-4138 — we are available around the clock as your emergency locksmith for exactly these situations.

One thing that sets Colfax Locksmith apart is the combination of a physical shop location and full mobile service. If you prefer to bring your lock hardware in for rekeying, or you want to browse deadbolt and knob options in person before committing, our shop is available for that. If you need us to come to your front door in High Point at 2 a.m. because a knob lock failed and you cannot get inside, a mobile technician will be on the way. We serve the full Guilford County area and extend our reach to Winston-Salem and surrounding communities in the Triad region.

Pricing questions are common, and they are fair questions. The factors that shape your final quote include the type and brand of lock being serviced, the number of locks involved, the time of day, the travel distance to your location, and whether new parts or hardware are needed. An after-hours emergency locksmith call, for instance, reflects the cost of immediate response outside standard hours. We walk through all of these factors with you before any work begins and confirm an exact price — no surprise charges added after the job. Our technicians are insured, and as a family-owned local business we stand behind every service call with our reputation on the line, not a corporate hotline. When you need a door knob lock rekeyed, a mortise lock installed, or an emergency door opening in Guilford County, call (631) 380-4138 — we answer 24/7.

Colfax Locksmith offers a comprehensive range of services for residential and commercial customers across Guilford County. Our current service list includes: residential door knob lock rekeying, exterior deadbolt rekeying, master key system design and installation, mortise lock installation and repair, mortise lock cylinder replacement, door knob with lock installation (keyed and privacy), double lock door knob installation, knob lock replacement on rental properties, emergency lockout service for homes and businesses, high-security deadbolt upgrades, commercial storefront door lock service, office suite master key setup, keypad and electronic lock installation, door hardware alignment and strike plate reinforcement, lock cylinder repair without full replacement, door knob removal and door prep for new hardware, key cutting and duplication, lock rekeying after break-in or attempted forced entry, security consultation for residential properties, security consultation for commercial properties, grade-1 commercial knob and deadbolt installation, interior privacy lock installation for bedrooms and bathrooms, mailbox lock replacement, padlock rekeying and replacement, and same-day hardware sourcing and installation for most major brands.