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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Hollywood, CA
Rekey Locks in Hollywood means working with housing that ranges from 1920s Spanish bungalows to glass high-rise condos, where original mortise locks sit five blocks from smart deadbolts. Most calls we handle in the 90028 ZIP come from rental turnover, tenant changes, and short-term vacation properties that need locks reset quickly and correctly. Tumbler Lock & Key has served Hollywood since 2015, handling everything from vintage skeleton-key hardware to Medeco and Mul-T-Lock cylinders on the same day. Call (877) 265-3856 for a free estimate before anyone is dispatched.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s housing stock is older and more varied than almost anywhere else in Los Angeles. The 1920s and 30s bungalows and courtyard apartments still carry original mortise locks, some with skeleton-key cylinders long since painted over. The hillside streets above Hollywood Boulevard add another layer: steep driveways, multi-unit gates, and intercom or call-box entry systems that flatland locksmiths rarely touch. UV exposure and dry heat are the real enemies here, not rain or freeze. Wood door frames dry out, warp, and pull away from strike plates, which makes latches misalign and deadbolts stiff. A lock that works in June can bind by October, not because the lock failed but because the frame moved. The rental market drives rekey volume harder than any other factor. Landlords and property managers around the Walk of Fame and the residential hills rekey between every tenant, often on the same day a lease ends. Short-term vacation rentals multiply that demand: hosts rekey monthly or quarterly, and they need it done fast because the next guest checks in that afternoon.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hollywood Services
Hollywood homeowners and property managers call us most often for two things: car key replacement when a key is lost or a fob dies, and emergency response when someone is locked out at midnight on a hillside street. Both are covered below, with dedicated pages for each.
Car Key Replacement in Hollywood
Lost car keys in Hollywood are a daily event, whether it’s a tourist leaving a fob in a ride-share on Sunset or a resident dropping keys on a run through Runyon. We cut and program replacement keys for most makes, including transponder keys and push-to-start fobs, without sending you to a dealership. Hollywood’s parking density means you can’t always wait for a tow, so we come to you, whether you’re in a high-rise garage off Vine or street-parked near the Walk of Fame. Full programming and cutting happen on site, usually in under an hour. See Car Key Replacement in Hollywood for full details and pricing.
Emergency Locksmith in Hollywood
Lockouts in Hollywood happen around the clock, and the call often comes from someone standing on a dark hillside driveway or outside a courtyard gate on a side street near Franklin. We respond quickly across the 90028 ZIP to open doors, rekey after evictions, and secure properties that were just broken into. Hollywood’s mix of old hardware and newer access control means one size never fits all, and we carry the tools for both. If you are locked out or need a lock secured after a break-in, start with Emergency Locksmith in Hollywood.
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.
Rekey Locks in Hollywood
Rekey Locks in Hollywood is the fastest, most cost-effective way to reset security after a tenant change, a lost key, or a falling-out with someone who had a spare. Because so much of Hollywood’s housing stock is rental property with original 1920s and 30s hardware, we rekey far more than we replace: the old mortise locks and deadbolts are built better than most new ones, and rekeying keeps them functional for another decade. Dry heat warps wood frames over time, so when we rekey in Hollywood we also check alignment and strike plate wear, catching the problems that make locks stiff before they become a midnight lockout. We are certified on Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, and high-security lines like Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy, so a single visit can reset every cylinder in a building whether it’s a 1932 courtyard apartment or a 2018 condo tower. This is the core of what we do; read more about our process and approach on our Rekey Locks page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have recently moved into a Hollywood apartment or house and cannot account for every key a previous tenant, cleaner, or contractor ever held.
What it costs in Hollywood
Standard lock rekeying in Hollywood runs $60 to $120 for a service call plus $15 to $30 per cylinder, depending on lock type and whether the hardware is original vintage or modern.
How we do it
We remove each cylinder, swap the pins to match a new key, and reinstall the cylinder, then test every lock and hand you the new keys.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
A specific door lock no longer matches the key you use for the rest of the house, or a roommate, tenant, or contractor’s key still opens one exterior door.
What it costs in Hollywood
Rekeying a single door lock in Hollywood typically costs $15 to $30 per cylinder on top of the $60 to $120 service call, so most single-door jobs land between $75 and $150 total.
How we do it
We pull the cylinder from the door, decode the existing key, repin the cylinder to a new or existing key, and reinstall it with a quick alignment check on the strike plate.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
You manage a Hollywood rental or short-term vacation property and need locks reset on a schedule between every tenant or guest, often with a master-key system so you retain access.
What it costs in Hollywood
Scheduled rekey service for Hollywood landlords and property managers runs $60 to $120 per visit plus $15 to $30 per cylinder, with volume pricing for multi-unit buildings.
How we do it
We arrive on a scheduled call, rekey every specified door, verify the old keys no longer work, and provide fresh keys plus a clear record of which key opens what.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You are carrying three, four, or five different keys for one Hollywood property and want a single key that opens every deadbolt and entry knob.
What it costs in Hollywood
Keying multiple locks alike in Hollywood runs $15 to $30 per cylinder on top of the service call, so keying three doors alike typically lands between $105 and $210.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to the same key cut and test every door twice, then discard or hand back any old keys that no longer work.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Service call (trip charge) | $60 – $120 |
| Rekey per cylinder | $15 – $30 |
| Typical 3-lock house rekey | $105 – $210 |
How fast can you rekey a Hollywood apartment?
Most studio and one-bedroom Hollywood apartments with two to four cylinders take 30 to 45 minutes once we arrive. Same-day service is standard across the 90028 ZIP, and we schedule around lease-end deadlines.
Will the old keys still work after you rekey?
No. After we rekey a lock in Hollywood, every old key stops working immediately. We test each cylinder with the old key before we leave, so you can confirm the reset yourself. Call (877) 265-3856 for a quote.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
Hollywood has more brand variety per block than nearly any other LA market. We stock parts and cut keys for Yale, Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, and Sargent hardware, from standard deadbolts to high-security cylinders that most locksmiths won’t touch. Most common keyways are cut on the spot; specialty blanks for high-security lines are ordered and usually installed within one to two business days. Learn more about what we stock on our brands page.
Pricing for Locksmith in Hollywood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Lock Rekey (service call) | $60 – $120 |
| Lock Rekey (per cylinder) | $15 – $30 |
| Rekey Door Lock (single door total) | $75 – $150 |
| Keyed Alike (3 locks) | $105 – $210 |
| Car key replacement (basic, no remote) | $150 – $250 |
| Car key replacement (transponder key) | $200 – $350 |
| Car key replacement (push-to-start fob) | $350 – $550 |
| Emergency lockout (standard door) | $90 – $150 |
| Emergency lockout (after hours) | $150 – $200 |
| High-security cylinder rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) | $25 – $40 |
What pushes a Hollywood job higher is usually vintage hardware: original mortise locks on 1920s bungalows take longer to rekey than modern deadbolts, and hillside properties with gate operators or intercom entry add time. High-security cylinders from Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, or Abloy also carry a slightly higher per-cylinder rekey rate because of the pinning work involved. Whatever the job, the price we quote on the phone is the price on your invoice. No dispatch fees, no arrival surcharges, no bait pricing.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
We work every corner of the 90028 ZIP, from the tourist crush around the Walk of Fame to the quiet hillside streets above Franklin and Beachwood. Our response time across Hollywood is typically 30 to 45 minutes for emergency calls, and we schedule rekey and key-replacement work around your availability.
- Hollywood Hills
- Beachwood Canyon
- Whitley Heights
- Hollywood Boulevard corridor
- Franklin Village
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
Tumbler Lock & Key is based close enough to reach Hollywood fast, and we regularly take calls in the surrounding communities. If you are nearby, we also serve Universal City, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Koreatown, CA, and Echo Park, CA.
Serving Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 About Locksmith in Hollywood
We typically arrive at Hollywood addresses within 30 to 45 minutes of your call. Hillside streets and parking around the Walk of Fame can add a few minutes, so we will confirm an ETA on the phone and keep you updated if that changes.
If you own the unit, no. If you rent, California law requires you to provide the landlord a key after any rekey. We cut a landlord key on every job, and for condo buildings with master-key systems we coordinate with the HOA to make sure the new cylinder works with the building master. Call (877) 265-3856 and we can talk through your specific building.
Yes. Many Hollywood condo towers run Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, or Abloy cylinders with restricted keyways, and we are certified to rekey and cut those lines. We also work on the electronic access and deadbolt stacks common in newer high-rise buildings, including fob and card systems at the front entry.
If you need a locksmith in Hollywood, call Tumbler Lock & Key at (877) 265-3856. We will give you a firm price on the phone, tell you how soon we can be there, and handle the lock work correctly the first time.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hollywood Customers Say
"Told me over the phone that what I needed was a five dollar part from the hardware store, not a locksmith. I called him back a month later for real work because of that."
— Craig Thompson"The old deadbolt was mounted crooked by whoever lived here before and had been sticking for years. He redrilled and reset it properly rather than just replacing the hardware."
— Marisol Castillo"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Yolanda Delgado