24/7 Mobile Service  ·  LIC# B30851701  ·  DFW Metroplex

Residential Locksmith Dallas, TX

Locked out of your home? Moving in? Need a smart lock installed? KeyNow Locksmith secures Dallas homes with professional 24/7 service — from emergency lockouts to full security upgrades.

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Lockout · Rekey · Smart Lock · Deadbolt · High-Security

  • TX DPS Licensed LIC# B30851701
  • Fully Insured Bonded & Liability Covered
  • BBB Accredited A+ Rating
  • 4.9★ Google 132 Verified Reviews
  • Locally Owned Since 2019
  • Upfront Pricing No Bait & Switch

Your Locks Probably Haven't Been Changed Since the Last Owner

Here's something your real estate agent won't bring up on closing day: the builder gave out keys to the framing crew, the HVAC sub, the inspector, and probably the buyer who fell out of contract before you. In a hot market like Dallas — where homes in Lakewood, M Streets, and East Dallas move in days — those keys go everywhere.

We also know what a Dallas summer does to wood-framed doors. Heat swells frames. Deadbolts start sticking by July. That's not a lockout — that's a maintenance call. We handle both.

Every tech is fully licensed and insured. We work every major brand: Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock. Also see our Dallas rekeying cost guide if you want to know what to expect before you call.

What We Actually Do — And How We Do It

Six residential services. One tech, one visit, usually done before you've finished your coffee.

Emergency House Lockout — Any Hour

It happens fast. You're grabbing groceries off the Central Market porch on Lovers Lane, the door clicks shut, and then — nothing. Or you get home late after a show at Dos Equis Pavilion and your key snaps in the deadbolt.

Our techs use professional pick sets and bypass tools — not brute force, not drilling. Non-destructive entry in 5–15 minutes. We serve Uptown, Deep Ellum, Oak Lawn, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, and every DFW suburb.

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Lock Rekeying — Especially for New Dallas Homeowners

Every Dallas real estate agent will tell you: rekey before you unpack. They just won't tell you how many copies of that key are already out there. The builder, the inspector, the buyer who fell out of contract, the last owner's landscaper — all may still have access. Rekeying re-pins the cylinder tumblers to a brand-new key in under 5 minutes per lock. Old keys stop working instantly. We carry pins for every major brand and can rekey your entire home in a single visit, usually while you're still stacking boxes. See our Dallas rekeying cost guide to know what to budget.

Smart Lock Installation & Full Setup

We install every major brand: Schlage Encode Plus, Kwikset Halo Touch, Yale Assure Lock 2, August Wi-Fi, Level Bolt, Ultraloq. Physical mount, strike plate alignment, and full app config (guest codes, auto-lock, Alexa/Google/HomeKit) in one visit. Most Dallas installs: 45–60 minutes.

Deadbolt Upgrade

Kick-in attacks are the #1 residential break-in method in Dallas — and most standard deadbolts fail on the first hit. We install ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts with reinforced strike plates and 3-inch security screws. Schlage B60N, Kwikset 980, Baldwin heavy-duty.

Sticky bolt from the summer heat? We repair and rebuild those too.

High-Security Locks — Medeco & Mul-T-Lock

For Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow and other high-value Dallas neighborhoods — Medeco and Mul-T-Lock cylinders. Patented key control. Keys cannot be duplicated without your authorization card. Pick, bump, and drill certified. ANSI Grade 1.

Mailbox, Safe & Interior Locks

Lock work doesn't stop at the front door. We open and repair home safes (combination and key-lock), replace mailbox locks, rekey interior doors, and service sliding glass door and window locks. File cabinet. Gun safe. Whatever's locked that shouldn't be.

Lock Brands We Install & Service

We work with all residential lock brands. Below are the brands we most commonly supply and install across Dallas-area homes.

Schlage Kwikset Yale August Baldwin Medeco Mul-T-Lock Emtek Defiant Weiser Level Ultraloq Brinks Master Lock

Residential Locksmith FAQ — Dallas

Rekeying a single lock in Dallas typically costs $20–40 per cylinder, plus a service call fee. A full house rekey (front door, back door, garage entry — usually 3–5 locks) is our most popular residential service and typically runs $80–150 total. Rekeying is almost always cheaper than replacing the entire lock hardware. Call (214) 272-2447 for an exact quote.

We recommend rekeying your locks whenever you: (1) move into a new or resale home in Dallas — you never know who holds a copy of the original key; (2) end a relationship with someone who had a key; (3) lose a key and cannot account for it; or (4) had a contractor, housekeeper, or tenant with key access. Rekeying is faster and less expensive than full lock replacement.

Yes. We supply and install all major smart lock brands, including Schlage Encode Plus, Yale Assure Lock 2, Kwikset Halo, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Level Bolt, and Ultraloq. We handle the full installation — physical mounting, strike plate alignment, and smartphone app setup. Most Dallas smart lock installs take 45–60 minutes.

Rekeying means changing the internal pin tumblers inside your existing lock cylinder so that old keys no longer work and a new key is cut to fit. It keeps your existing hardware and is faster and cheaper. Lock replacement means physically removing and replacing the entire lock device with new hardware. We recommend replacement when the lock is damaged, worn, or you want to upgrade to a higher-security model.

Medeco and Mul-T-Lock high-security locks are rated to resist picking, bumping, drilling, and key duplication. They feature patented key control — keys cannot be duplicated without a registered ID card. Both brands meet ANSI Grade 1 standards and are tested to withstand millions of cycles. We install both brands throughout Dallas and can recommend the right option based on your specific threat profile and budget.

What to Know Before You Call

Real pricing, what rekeying actually costs, and how to spot a scam — written by the people who answer the phone.

Dallas house rekey pricing guide 2026 — per-cylinder and full-home rekey cost tables by KeyNow Locksmith
Rekeying Guide

How Much Does It Cost to Rekey a House in Dallas, TX? (2026)

Per-cylinder costs, full home rekey totals, and the one situation where rekeying before you unpack is the single most important thing you can do.

Dallas locksmith pricing guide 2026 — real cost tables for car lockouts, rekeys and key programming by KeyNow
Pricing Guide

How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in Dallas, TX? (2026 Price Guide)

Real Dallas locksmith pricing — car lockouts, rekeying, key programming — plus the red flags that signal a bait-and-switch scam before it happens.

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Secure Your Dallas Home Today

Don't wait for a break-in to upgrade your security. Whether it's a simple rekey or a full smart lock upgrade — call us for a free consultation and upfront pricing.

(214) 272-2447

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