Lock Rekey After Break-In
A forced entry or attempted break-in at your London home changes everything in an instant. The moment a door is kicked in near the Madison County Courthouse square or a window frame is pried along US-42, your existing locks are compromised — even if they appear intact. The internal pin tumblers carry the old key combination, meaning anyone who touched that hardware during the incident could theoretically return. Emergency lock rekeying resets that combination at the cylinder level, making every previously cut key completely useless without replacing the entire hardware set.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
“Madison County Locksmith is a 24/7 mobile lock rekey service based right here in London, OH. Our trained, insured technicians drive directly to your address — no tow-in, no shop drop-off — and restore your home's security the same night, any night of the week. Whether your front door carries a standard Kwikset knob, a heavy-duty Schlage deadbolt, or a classic mortise lock, we carry the pin kits and tools on board to rekey it on the spot. If you've just discovered signs of forced entry, don't wait until morning: call (740) 619-2988 now and we'll dispatch immediately.
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 London, we reach the London 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.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you respond to a break-in rekeying call in London, OH?
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and our mobile technicians serve the London and Madison County area directly. Response times vary by time of day and current call volume, but we dispatch as promptly as possible — typically within the hour for most London addresses. When you call (740) 619-2988, we'll give you an honest estimated arrival time before you commit to anything.
Can you rekey a mortise lock on the same visit as a standard deadbolt?
Yes. Our technicians carry pin kits and tooling for both mortise lock cylinders and standard cylindrical deadbolts, so a whole-house lock rekey set — including a mortise lock on an older wood door alongside modern Schlage or Kwikset deadbolts — can be completed in a single mobile visit. We assess every lock on-site and confirm the scope before starting.
What is a locksmith call-out fee, and do you charge one for after-hours emergencies?
A call-out fee is a base travel and dispatch charge applied when a technician is sent to your location, separate from the labor and parts involved in the actual work. Whether an after-hours surcharge applies depends on the time of the call and travel distance. We explain all components of the quote clearly before any work begins, so you'll know the exact total upfront — no hidden line items added at the end.
My smart lock was on the door that was forced — can you rekey it?
Many smart locks still contain a physical key cylinder alongside their electronic mechanism, and those cylinders can be rekeyed the same way as a conventional deadbolt. For smart lock rekey requests, our technician will examine the specific model on-site, confirm whether the cylinder is serviceable or needs replacement, and complete the work during the same visit. If the electronic components were damaged in the forced entry, we can discuss a full smart lock replacement as well.
Should I rekey just the broken door or every lock in the house after a break-in?
We recommend rekeying every exterior entry point after a forced entry, not only the breached door. If an intruder entered through the front and had any time inside, there is no way to confirm no other lock was tampered with or that no key was taken from inside the home. A full house lock rekey — consolidating all cylinders to one new key code — closes every possible gap and typically costs less per lock when done as a single visit.
Do you provide commercial lock rekey service after a business break-in in the London area?
Yes. Our commercial locksmith capabilities include rekeying office deadbolts, mortise lock assemblies on storefront doors, padlocks on utility access points, and master key systems that may need to be fully re-sequenced after a breach. Business lock rekey scopes are quoted based on the number of cylinders, the complexity of any existing master key hierarchy, and the hardware brands in use. Call (740) 619-2988 and we'll assess your commercial property the same way we would a residential emergency — promptly and with an upfront price.