Rekey locks in Perth
We rekey locks across Perth, Western Australia, at your door. A typical house takes about an hour on site.
A rekey swaps the pins inside the locks you already have so old keys stop working and a new key opens them. In business hours it’s $195 inc GST for the first lock, call-out and 2 keys included (more keys are $7 each), then $55 for each extra lock; after hours costs more, and we agree the price before we start. It’s the quickest way to secure a home after moving in, losing a key or changing tenants. Amco rekeys on site across Perth, Western Australia.
- Time
- Around an hour for most homes (6–8 locks)
- Keys
- New keys cut on site
- Best for
- Moving in, lost keys, tenant changes
- Price
- Agreed before we start
What a rekey actually does
What happens in a rekey
Every lock has a row of small pins set to match one key. We take the cylinder out, swap those pins for a set that matches a brand new key, then refit it and test the door.
The lock, the handle and the door stay as they are. Only the key changes, which is why a rekey costs less than new locks and why every old key stops working the moment we finish.
From one of our jobs: two locks, one key
Losing the key to a door doesn’t always mean new locks. On this storeroom job the door was locked and the key had been lost, so Magnus opened the lock first. He then rekeyed both locks on the door, a Lane deadbolt and a knob lock, to match a key the customer already had. Nothing was replaced, and one key now opens both.
What does a rekey cost?
A rekey is $195 inc GST for the first lock, which includes the call-out and 2 keys, then $55 inc GST for each additional lock rekeyed at the same visit.
- First lock
- $195, call-out and 2 keys included
- Each extra lock
- $55 at the same visit
- 5 / 6 / 7 locks
- $415 / $470 / $525
After-hours costs more and varies with the time; the price is agreed before we start.
Prices checked September 2026.
Worked example: 5 locks = $195 + 4 × $55 = $415 inc GST. 6 locks = $470. 7 locks = $525.
What pushes the price higher: the number of locks on the door and gates, and any cylinder that’s worn or seized enough to need drilling instead of picking – we tell you first, then replace the barrel and key it to your existing key at no extra charge. After-hours bookings cost more too.
Send a photo of your front door lock through the quote form, or ring 08 9444 2089, and we’ll give you the exact price for your job before we come out.
Good times to rekey
You’ve just moved in
You don’t know who still has a key to the old owner’s locks.
A key is lost or stolen
Rekey the locks it opens and the lost key is useless.
Tenants have moved out
Shopfronts, offices, warehouses and staff rekeys.
Too many keys
Put the doors on one key so you carry less.
How a rekey works
Count the locks
Front, back, side and screen doors, plus any gates or windows you want on the same key.
Agree the price
You know the cost before we start.
Rekeyed on site
We re-pin each lock, cut the new keys and test every door before we leave.
One key or two?
Most Australian homes use Gainsborough or Lockwood key types. If your doors are one and your security screens are the other, you’ll end up with two keys after a rekey.
Changing the screen door cylinders solves it, so one key opens everything. We’ll tell you on the day whether your house needs it.
Landlords, screen doors and cost
Landlords and property managers
Rekeying between tenants means every key the last tenant had stops working, without buying new locks. Tell us how many doors, screens and windows have keyed locks and we’ll quote before we come. See our work for landlords and property managers.
Screen doors too
A rekey is the right time to get your security screen door locks onto the same key as the front door.
What decides the cost
How many locks there are, which key brand they use, whether screen door cylinders need changing to get you onto one key, and whether it’s during business hours. The price is agreed before we start, and WA Seniors Card holders get 5% off.
Worth reading
Plain answers to the questions we get asked most.
What customers say
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“I highly recommend Magnus from Amco Locksmiths. He was very quick to respond to my enquiry and was able to see me the next day. He showed up on time, had great communication and was very professional and friendly throughout the process.”
Read on Google →“I recently moved to a new house and wanted to change the locks for security. Magnus arrived on time and worked efficiently to do just that, also cutting more windows keys and rekeying the garage remote. He even oiled the squeaky garage door at no cost! I would use Amco again in a heartbeat.”
Read on Google →“Great communication advising when he would arrive. Quick, friendly service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Read on Google →“Very friendly and replies fast! Definitely recommend!!”
Read on Google →“I needed an emergency locksmith today (Friday) and Magnus from Amco came to the rescue. Absolutely pleasant man very friendly and curteous. Explained everything including cost upfront. Completed the job professionally. Will definitely recommend Amco Locksmiths and Magnus anytime.”
Read on Google →Straight answers
Rekeying vs replacing: what’s the difference?
Rekeying keeps your lock and changes the pins inside so a new key works and old keys don’t. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually quicker and cheaper.
How long does a rekey take?
Around an hour for most homes, which usually have 6 to 8 locks.
Can all my doors work on one key?
Usually. If your doors and screens are different brands, we change the screen cylinders so one key does the lot.
Is it cheaper than new locks?
In most cases, yes. We only suggest a new lock when the old one is worn enough that replacing it is cheaper than another visit.
Should I change the locks when I buy a house?
Yes. You can’t know how many keys the last owners, tenants or tradies still have. Rekeying is usually the cheapest fix: the old keys stop working and you keep your locks.
How many locks does a typical Perth house have?
Most have 6 to 8, counting front, back, side and screen doors. We rekey them on site in about an hour.
Why do my front door and screen door need different keys?
Most Australian homes use Gainsborough or Lockwood locks, and they take different keys. If your doors and screens are different brands, we can change the screen cylinders so one key works both.
Can landlords rekey between tenants?
Yes, and it’s usually cheaper than new locks. Every key the last tenant had stops working.
How many keys do I get?
Two keys come with a rekey, and we can cut more on site.
Can you rekey the screen door at the same time?
Yes, and we can usually put it on the same key as your front door.
Is there a seniors discount?
Yes, 5% off with a WA Seniors Card.
How much does it cost to get the locks changed on a house?
It depends on how many locks there are and whether they need rekeying or replacing. A typical Perth house has six to eight. In most cases you do not need the locks changed at all. You need them rekeyed, which resets the pins so old keys stop working and costs far less than new hardware. A rekey is $195 inc GST for the first lock, call-out and 2 keys included, then $55 inc GST for each extra lock, so six locks is $470 inc GST. After-hours costs more and varies with the time; the price is agreed before we start.
Does the $195 include the call-out?
Yes – $195 inc GST covers the call-out, the first lock and 2 keys. Every extra lock rekeyed at the same visit is $55 inc GST.
Is getting locks changed the same as rekeying?
No, and the difference matters. Changing locks means new hardware on the door. Rekeying keeps the lock and changes what key opens it. Nearly everyone who asks to have the locks changed actually wants them rekeyed.
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