Rekey & Deadbolt Installation
When you move into a new place on Washington Boulevard or discover your Culver City apartment door has been compromised after a break-in, the fastest way to restore your peace of mind is a professional rekey and deadbolt installation — not a temporary fix. Washington Blvd Locksmith is a fully mobile, insured locksmith service operating 24/7 across Culver City and the surrounding westside communities. Our trained technicians come directly to your address, assess every lock on your door, and complete the work on-site without unnecessary trips to a hardware store or a shop.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Whether you need to rekey a deadbolt lock on a rental unit near Hayden Tract, swap out a worn mortise lock on a commercial storefront along Venice Boulevard, or add a jimmy proof deadbolt to a steel security door, our team handles it all in a single visit. We work on residential, commercial, and automotive hardware — so if your situation involves multiple lock types or an urgent after-hours call, one number connects you to a real technician every time: (310) 928-7713.
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 Culver City, we reach the Culver City 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 Rekey & Deadbolt Installation Matters After a Move or Break-In
Moving into a new home or apartment in Culver City — even a gorgeous mid-century unit off Higuera Street — means accepting one uncomfortable truth: you have no idea how many copies of that key are floating around. Previous tenants, former partners, maintenance contractors, and real estate agents may all have had access. Rekeying reconfigures the internal pin stack of your existing lock cylinder so that every old key becomes useless overnight, and only your fresh-cut key operates the lock. It is faster than a full lock replacement, retains your existing hardware, and is the single most impactful security step you can take before sleeping in a new space. After a break-in, rekeying alone may not be enough — a forced door often damages the strike plate, the door frame, or the lock body itself, and our technicians will evaluate whether a rekey, a hardware upgrade, or a full deadbolt installation is the right call for your specific situation.
For renters and landlords alike, the calculus is straightforward: a properly installed deadbolt — a Grade 1 Schlage or Kwikset unit, for example — paired with a reinforced strike plate adds a meaningful physical deterrent that a simple spring-latch knob lock cannot provide. Our team inspects door thickness, frame condition, and the existing bore hole configuration before recommending any hardware so that the solution fits your door rather than forcing your door to fit the solution.
Deadbolt Installation, Mortise Lock Service, and Door Knob Lock Upgrades — What We Actually Do
Our technicians carry a broad inventory of hardware on every service vehicle, which means locksmith deadbolt installation is completed the same day you call — no back-order waiting, no second appointment. We install and service single-cylinder deadbolts, double-cylinder deadbolts, jimmy proof deadbolts (rim-mounted vertical bolt locks that resist prying and spreading attacks), mortise locks, multipoint locking systems, and standard door knob locks. Mortise lock service deserves special mention: these pocket-style locks are common in older Culver City commercial buildings and pre-war residential properties, and they require a different skill set than a standard cylindrical lock installation. Our team is experienced with mortise lock disassembly, cylinder replacement, and full unit swaps across a wide range of manufacturer profiles.
We also handle auxiliary security hardware — including chain guards, door reinforcement kits, sliding door locks, and keyed window locks — so a single visit can address every vulnerable point on your door rather than just the primary deadbolt. If you manage a multi-unit building near the Culver City Arts District or a retail space on Sepulveda Boulevard, our commercial locksmith services scale to cover master key systems, high-security cylinder upgrades, and panic hardware installations as well. And because our service vehicles are fully stocked for automotive work too, a call about a residential lock can turn into a car key solution in the same parking lot — no second dispatch needed.
Emergency Locksmith Response — 24/7 Across Culver City
A break-in does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Washington Blvd Locksmith operates around the clock precisely because security emergencies — a kicked-in door on a Friday night near the Culver Steps, a snapped key in a mortise lock at a Jefferson Boulevard office before a Monday morning opening — do not follow a schedule. When you call (310) 928-7713 after hours, you reach a dispatcher connected to on-call technicians already in the area, not an answering service that promises a callback in the morning.
Our emergency locksmith response covers the full range of services we offer during standard hours: rekeying, deadbolt installation, mortise lock repair, door knob lock replacement, and automotive lockout assistance. The only difference after hours may be reflected in your quote, which brings us to an important point about how we price our work. We never begin any job without first confirming an exact, up-front price with you. Factors that shape the final quote include the type and grade of lock hardware involved, the time of day the call comes in, travel distance from our current position to your location, and whether you need us to supply parts or are providing your own. There are no surprises on the invoice — what we quote is what you pay.
Your Local Culver City Locksmith — Residential, Commercial, and Automotive Services We Offer
Washington Blvd Locksmith is not a call-center-dispatched national service. We are a locally operated, mobile team that knows the difference between a 1940s bungalow lock on Duquesne Avenue and a modern high-rise lever set at a Playa Vista complex — and we stock parts accordingly. Below is a representative (not exhaustive) list of the specific services our trained, insured technicians provide across Culver City and nearby communities. Residential services include: rekey deadbolt lock, single-cylinder deadbolt installation, double-cylinder deadbolt installation, jimmy proof deadbolt installation, mortise lock replacement and repair, door knob lock replacement, master key system setup for multi-unit properties, high-security cylinder upgrades (Medeco, Abloy, Mul-T-Lock), sliding patio door lock installation, window lock installation, door reinforcement kit installation, lock-out entry with ownership verification and damage-free technique where the door condition allows, and spare key duplication. Commercial locksmith services include: commercial-grade mortise lock installation, panic bar and exit device installation, electronic keypad and keycard access lock installation, master key and grand master key system design, storefront door lock replacement, mailroom and cabinet lock rekeying, and after-hours emergency commercial lockout response. Automotive locksmith services include: car lockout entry, transponder key programming, laser-cut and high-security key cutting, ignition cylinder repair or replacement, and broken key extraction from door locks or ignition. If your specific need is not named here, call us — our team handles a wide range of hardware not captured in a summary list.
We take pride in working without causing unnecessary damage. For residential lockouts, our technicians always begin by verifying ownership and checking for alternative entry points before any tool touches a lock — protecting both your hardware and your deposit if you are renting. For installations, we measure door prep dimensions precisely before drilling so that new hardware fits cleanly and the door operates correctly from day one. That attention to craft is what keeps Culver City residents and business owners calling us back for every future lock need rather than treating us as a one-time emergency resource.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
Is it cheaper to replace locks or rekey them?+
In most cases, rekeying is significantly less expensive than replacing the entire lock because the existing hardware stays in place — only the key pins inside the cylinder are changed. However, if your lock is damaged, low-grade, or simply worn out, a full replacement paired with a deadbolt installation may be the smarter long-term investment. Our technicians assess the condition of your current hardware on-site and walk you through both options before any work begins, so you can make an informed decision. We confirm an exact up-front price either way — the factors that influence the final quote include the lock type, hardware grade, and whether we supply the parts.
How much is the average locksmith charge for a deadbolt installation?+
There is no single universal rate because several variables affect the final price: the grade and brand of deadbolt being installed (a basic Kwikset versus a high-security Schlage or a mortise lock unit), whether the door already has a prepared bore hole or requires new drilling, the time of day the service is requested, and travel distance. What we can promise is that Washington Blvd Locksmith provides an exact, confirmed quote before any technician begins work — so the number you agree to on-site is the number on your invoice, with no add-ons afterward.
How much will an emergency locksmith cost, and does the price change at night?+
Emergency locksmith calls — particularly those outside standard daytime hours — typically carry a higher service rate than scheduled daytime appointments, and that is a straightforward industry reality we are transparent about. Time of day is one of the primary factors in how we calculate a quote, along with the type of work needed, the hardware involved, and travel distance to your Culver City location. When you call (310) 928-7713 at any hour, our dispatcher gives you a complete price before the technician starts — you are never committed to a cost you have not seen and agreed to first.
How much does an emergency locksmith cost near me in Culver City?+
Because we are a mobile team based in and around Culver City, our response area covers the city and nearby westside communities without the long-distance travel surcharges that come with services dispatched from farther away. Proximity is one factor that keeps quotes reasonable, but the final price still depends on the specific service needed, lock hardware, and time of call. Call (310) 928-7713 for an honest, no-obligation quote — we answer 24/7 and give you the number upfront so you can decide without pressure.
What is a jimmy proof deadbolt and do I need one?+
A jimmy proof deadbolt is a rim-mounted lock in which the bolt interlinks vertically into a strike plate, making it extremely resistant to prying and door-spreading attacks — common forced-entry methods. Unlike a standard deadbolt that throws a horizontal bolt through the door frame, the jimmy proof design physically interlocks the door and frame together under load. They are particularly effective on metal security doors and outswing doors, both of which appear frequently in Culver City commercial and residential properties. Whether you actually need one depends on your door type, frame construction, and threat profile — our technicians will give you an honest recommendation after a quick on-site assessment rather than automatically upselling to the most expensive option.
How much should I tip a locksmith?+
Tipping is entirely optional and never expected, but it is a genuine way to show appreciation when a technician goes above and beyond — arriving quickly during an after-hours emergency, working carefully to avoid door damage, or explaining the work clearly so you understand what was done and why. If you choose to tip, any amount is appreciated by the individual technician. The more important thing to focus on is making sure you receive a clear, honest invoice so you know exactly what the service cost covered — our up-front pricing model is designed to give you that confidence from the start.
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