Home Rekeying
If you have recently moved into a home near Stone Mountain Park, handed a spare key to a contractor, or simply lost track of who holds copies of your old keys, rekeying every exterior lock to one new key is one of the smartest security decisions you can make. A1 Stone Mountain Locksmiths sends a trained, insured mobile technician directly to your door — whether you are off Memorial Drive, tucked into the Mainstreet neighborhood, or anywhere else in the Stone Mountain area — so you never have to transport your locks or leave your home unprotected.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Unlike replacing your locks entirely, rekeying works by changing the internal pin configuration of your existing hardware so that every old key becomes permanently useless. The result is a fresh, single master key that operates every exterior door on your home. Our skilled technicians handle everything on-site, working on your schedule, around the clock, with zero unnecessary damage to your doors or frames.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Stone Mountain, we reach the Stone Mountain area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
More about our work
Everything you need to know about how we help — at a glance.
Why Home Rekeying Makes Sense After Any Change in Occupancy
Most homeowners underestimate how many people have held keys to a property over the years — previous owners, real-estate agents, housekeepers, dog walkers, or even a neighbor who kept a spare during a vacation. When you rekey all exterior locks to a single new key, you instantly cut every one of those old keys out of the equation without spending money on brand-new lock sets. It is a precise, cost-effective way to reclaim control over who can enter your home.
Stone Mountain's mix of older craftsman bungalows and newer subdivisions means door hardware varies widely from property to property. Our experienced technicians work with everything from standard Kwikset and Schlage door knob locks to higher-security deadbolts and even traditional mortise locks found in many of the area's vintage homes. A mortise lock — the kind whose mechanism sits inside a rectangular pocket cut into the door edge — requires specialized knowledge to rekey correctly, and our team handles them routinely without forcing or damaging the door.
The Home Rekeying Process: What to Expect When We Arrive
When you call (770) 464-5766, our dispatch team gathers details about your property and lock types, then gives you a firm, transparent price before any work begins. There are no mystery fees added at the end. The final quote reflects factors such as the number of locks, the type of hardware (a mortise lock takes more time to service than a basic door knob lock), travel distance, the time of day you call, and whether any small parts such as new cylinder pins or springs are needed. Once you approve the price, a mobile technician heads to your location.
On arrival, the technician inspects each exterior lock, removes the cylinder, re-pins it to a new key code, and reassembles everything — testing each lock multiple times to confirm smooth, reliable operation before moving to the next door. Wherever possible, work is done damage-free, preserving your existing hardware and your door's finish. When all locks are complete, you receive a freshly cut key set, and every old key in circulation simply will not work anymore. The entire visit for a typical single-family home usually runs between 45 minutes and an hour and a half depending on the number and type of locks involved.
Mortise Lock and Door Knob Lock Rekeying Across Stone Mountain
Older homes along streets like East Mountain Street and around the Village of Stone Mountain often feature mortise locks — a style of lock mechanism that is substantially more involved than a cylindrical deadbolt or a door knob lock. Inside a mortise lock, the cylinder, latch, and deadbolt functions share a single cast-iron or steel housing set deep into the door. Rekeying a mortise lock correctly requires removing the cylinder without disturbing the case, re-pinning to the new key, and verifying that the cam and tailpiece are properly aligned on reassembly. Attempting this without the right tools can leave the lock inoperable or damage an irreplaceable vintage piece of hardware.
Our technicians carry the specialized picks, followers, and pin kits needed for mortise lock work on every service call — the same way they carry components for modern Schlage B-series deadbolts and Kwikset door knob locks. Whether your home has one mortise lock on the front door and cylindrical knob sets everywhere else, or a full set of matching antique mortise hardware throughout, we rekey the entire property to a single key so you are never juggling multiple sets. If a mortise lock cylinder is too worn to rekey reliably, we will tell you up front and discuss your options before touching anything. Need us now? Call (770) 464-5766 — we answer 24/7.
24/7 Emergency Locksmith Response and What Determines Your Quote
Security concerns do not follow business hours. A landlord changing tenants at midnight, a homeowner who just discovered a break-in attempt at 2 a.m. on a Saturday, or a family returning from vacation to find a missing key — these are exactly the situations A1 Stone Mountain Locksmiths was built for. As a true 24/7 mobile locksmith service, we dispatch trained technicians day and night, including weekends and holidays, to addresses throughout the Stone Mountain area.
When you reach us outside standard daytime hours, the time of call is one factor that may affect your final quote — along with travel distance from our current position, the complexity of your lock hardware (a full set of mortise locks costs more to service than basic door knob locks), and any parts required. We are transparent about every one of these variables before work begins, so you are never surprised. Our goal is straightforward: every customer gets an exact, agreed-upon price up front, skilled hands on the job, and a fully rekeyed home before we leave your driveway.
Frequently asked questions
What proof do I need for a locksmith to rekey my home?
Any reputable locksmith should ask for proof of residency or ownership before rekeying a home — this is a standard identity and ownership verification step, not a bureaucratic hurdle. Acceptable documents typically include a government-issued photo ID matching the property address, a recent utility bill, a lease agreement, or a property deed or closing document. If you are a property manager or landlord acting on behalf of an owner, bring authorization paperwork from the owner along with your own ID. At A1 Stone Mountain Locksmiths our technicians will always ask to verify your connection to the property before beginning any work. This protects both you and the integrity of the service.
Do you have to have a license to be a locksmith in Georgia?
Georgia does not currently mandate a statewide occupational license specifically for locksmiths the way some other states do. However, that does not mean all providers are equally qualified. When evaluating any locksmith, ask whether their technicians are trained and experienced in the specific hardware you need serviced, whether the business carries insurance, and whether they provide a written price before starting work. At A1 Stone Mountain Locksmiths our technicians are trained professionals with hands-on experience across a wide range of residential lock types, including mortise locks, deadbolts, and door knob locks, and our business is insured. We confirm pricing up front every time so you always know exactly what you are agreeing to.
How long does it usually take for a locksmith to come?
Arrival time depends on three main variables: the time of day, current call volume, and your location relative to where our technician is dispatched from. For most addresses in and around Stone Mountain — from the neighborhoods near Stone Mountain Park to properties along Highway 78 — we work to arrive as quickly as conditions allow. When you call (770) 464-5766, our dispatch team gives you a realistic estimated arrival window right away rather than a vague promise. Because we are a 24/7 mobile service, a technician is available around the clock, which means late-night or early-morning calls are treated with the same urgency as midday requests.
Can a locksmith open any lock?
A skilled locksmith can open the vast majority of residential and commercial locks encountered in everyday service calls, but it is important to understand that this always involves verifying your right to access first. No ethical locksmith should open a lock — or rekey it — without ownership or occupancy verification. In terms of hardware capability, trained technicians work with cylindrical deadbolts, door knob locks, padlocks, mortise locks, smart locks, and more. Some high-security locks are specifically engineered to resist both picking and forced entry, which is a feature — not a flaw. If you encounter a lock our technician cannot open non-destructively, we will discuss controlled entry alternatives with you honestly before any force is considered.
Is rekeying better than replacing my locks entirely?
For most homeowners, rekeying is the right call when the existing hardware is in good working condition and you simply need to invalidate old keys. It accomplishes the same core security goal — rendering every previously cut key useless — at a fraction of the cost and effort of full lock replacement. The exception is hardware that is worn, damaged, or of a security grade you want to upgrade. In those situations our technician will walk you through the replacement options, including higher-grade Schlage or Kwikset deadbolts or a proper mortise lock installation, so you can make an informed decision. We never push unnecessary work.
Can all my exterior doors be rekeyed to the same key?
Yes — and for most homeowners, single-key convenience is the whole point. As long as all your exterior locks use the same keyway family, our technician can rekey every cylinder to match one new key during a single visit. If your home has a mix of lock brands or keyway types — common in older Stone Mountain properties where hardware has been replaced piecemeal over the years — we assess each lock on arrival and advise whether all can be matched or whether a cylinder swap is the more practical solution. Either way, you get a clear explanation and a confirmed price before any work begins. Call (770) 464-5766 any time — our team is available 24/7.
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