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House lockouts
Re-keying
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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Burbank, CA
Rekeying is the most common locksmith job we handle in Burbank, and the reason is straightforward: this city has thousands of post-WWII tract homes from the 1940s through 1960s, and most still have original or partially swapped door hardware. When a home changes hands, a tenant moves out, or a key goes missing, a rekey restores security without the cost of new locks. Burbank’s dry, hot summers also make doors shift in their frames, so rekey work often includes strike alignment and deadbolt adjustment. Call (877) 265-3856 for a direct quote before anyone is dispatched.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is overwhelmingly mid-century tract construction: stucco-and-drywall homes built between 1945 and 1965, many concentrated in neighborhoods like Magnolia Park and the Chandler Bike Path corridor. These homes frequently still carry original Kwikset or Schlage knob sets, and when they were upgraded, it was often piecemeal, leaving mismatched cylinders between the front door, back door, and garage entry. The hot, dry San Fernando Valley summers and dry Santa Ana wind events cause wood door frames to shrink and swell seasonally, which means deadbolts stick, strikes drift out of alignment, and keys that worked in April feel tight by August. That local condition changes how we approach a rekey: we test the lock under actual door movement, not just on a bench.
Burbank is also a company town for entertainment and aerospace. Studios, production facilities, and airport-adjacent businesses near Bob Hope Airport have different lock needs than a typical bedroom community. Master-key systems, restricted keyways, and code-compliant commercial hardware are common here, and the city’s strict permitting culture means property managers and building owners often need written documentation of key control changes. That reality shapes our work across Burbank, from a simple residential rekey to a multi-tenant commercial job along Magnolia Boulevard or San Fernando Boulevard.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
While this page covers rekeying in depth, Burbank residents and businesses most often call about two related services. Each has its own dedicated page with local pricing and specifics.
Car Key Replacement in Burbank
Cars in Burbank spend a lot of time parked at studios, office lots, and Metro station parking, and keys get lost or broken more often than people expect. From transponder keys to push-to-start fobs, we cut and program replacements on-site, which saves a tow to a dealership. The dry valley heat also shortens the life of worn key fob batteries and cracked key shells. For full details on vehicle coverage and programming, see Car Key Replacement in Burbank.
Emergency Locksmith in Burbank
A lockout in Burbank tends to happen at the worst possible time: after a studio shift, late at a rental property, or on a weekend when you are locked out of a mid-century house with only one working entry. We respond quickly across 91523, 91526, 91501, and 91502, with the tools to open doors without destroying hardware. Full response details are at Emergency Locksmith in Burbank.
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 Burbank
Rekeying in Burbank is the most cost-smart security reset available, and for this city’s mid-century homes, it is almost always the right first move. In neighborhoods like Magnolia Park, many houses still have original builder-grade lock cylinders from the 1940s and 1950s, and rekeying those cylinders keeps the original hardware while cutting off access from every old key. Burbank’s seasonal frame movement means a rekey has to be done with the door closed and the deadbolt thrown, so we align the strike and test the throw on every job rather than just swapping pins and leaving. The local housing stock makes rekeying a better fit than replacement in most cases, and the cost reflects that efficiency. Learn more about the full process on our Rekey Locks hub page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have moved into a new home, ended a lease or roommate situation, or you cannot account for every copy of a key.
What it costs in Burbank
At Tumbler Lock & Key, standard lock rekeying in Burbank runs $45 per cylinder plus parts, and $65 per cylinder for high-security cylinders like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, reassemble the lock, and test the throw and strike alignment with the door closed.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You want the front, back, and side doors all working from one key, but each currently takes a different one.
What it costs in Burbank
In Burbank, rekeying a door lock typically lands between $45 and $90 per cylinder, depending on brand, key type, and whether deadbolt and knob cylinders both need work.
How we do it
We open each cylinder, re-pin it to a single key code, and then test every door in the set so one key turns every lock smoothly.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry separate keys for the house, garage, and side gate, and want one key to operate all of them.
What it costs in Burbank
Keyed alike service in Burbank starts at $45 per cylinder, with a $65 rate for high-security cylinders such as Mul-T-Lock or Medeco.
How we do it
We re-pin each cylinder to a shared key code, cut the number of keys you need, and verify the full set works before we leave.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey | $45 per cylinder |
| High-security cylinder rekey | $65 per cylinder |
| Mobile service charge | $49 per visit |
Can you rekey all my locks to one key in Burbank?
Yes, we re-pin every cylinder in your home to a shared key code, including deadbolts, knob sets, and garage entry doors. Most Burbank homes are done in one visit. Call (877) 265-3856 for an exact quote.
Is rekeying better than replacing locks in Burbank?
Usually yes, because Burbank’s mid-century homes often have solid original hardware that still works well. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, at roughly a third of replacement cost. Call (877) 265-3856 to discuss your doors.
Brands We Service in Burbank
Our Burbank techs are certified to work on eight major lock brands, including Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy. We stock common pins, cylinders, and parts for these lines locally, which cuts turnaround time on service calls. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Mobile service charge | $49 per visit |
| Standard lock rekey | $45 per cylinder |
| High-security cylinder rekey | $65 per cylinder |
| Lock change / replacement labor | $65 per cylinder |
| Deadbolt installation labor | $65 per cylinder |
| Knobset installation labor | $65 per cylinder |
| Basic residential lockout | $75 flat |
| Auto lockout | $80 flat |
| File cabinet lock replacement | $20 each |
| High-security replacement keys | $25 per key |
| Electronic lock service | $50 flat labor fee |
| Smart lock installation labor | $85 per lock |
In Burbank, two conditions push a job above the base range: older mortise locks on commercial buildings along San Fernando Boulevard that need retrofit work, and high-security or restricted-keyway cylinders common in the Media District. The price quoted on the phone before we dispatch is the price on the invoice, no added arrival fees beyond the flat mobile charge.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across all four Burbank ZIP codes, and most calls get a technician there within the hour during daytime service. Expect slightly longer response during peak evening lockout periods, and plan rekey appointments around studio and school traffic.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Equestrian
- Media District
- Chandler Bike Path corridor
- Burbank Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Our Burbank technicians also cover the neighboring San Fernando Valley and eastern Valley communities. We regularly work in Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, and Studio City, CA, with the same flat mobile service charge across the area.
Serving Burbank, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
Most daytime calls in Burbank see a technician within the hour, including neighborhoods like Magnolia Park and the Burbank Hills. Evening lockouts may run a bit longer due to call volume, but we stage response so the 91523, 91526, 91501, and 91502 ZIP codes stay covered. Call (877) 265-3856 for a current ETA.
For single-family homes and typical rentals, no permit is required to rekey or swap hardware. Commercial properties in Burbank sometimes have key-control documentation requirements, especially in the Media District, and we can provide a written key-control change record when the property manager needs it.
Yes, we cover the full city including 91523, 91526, 91501, and 91502. The flat $49 mobile service charge applies across all Burbank neighborhoods, with no surcharge for valley or hillside locations. Call (877) 265-3856 and we will confirm coverage for your street while you are on the phone.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Quoted a price on the phone and honored it. After the last locksmith I called, that alone is worth a review."
— Beatriz Torres"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