Rekey Service in Las Vegas
New keys. Your familiar locks.
Moving in or changing who has access? Your rekey service resets compatible locks so old keys stop working, while you keep sound hardware.
- A real local technician
- Cost explained before any work
- Care for your locks and your property
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What needs to work
for you?
Keep good hardware
Your service detail
- Keep good hardware: Change your compatible lock internals instead of every lock.
Stop old-key access
Your service detail
- Stop old-key access: Receive new keys for your rekeyed locks.
See the cost upfront
Your service detail
- See the cost upfront: Have your locks checked and the full scope explained before work.
Who still has a key to your door?
Your move may be complete while the old access is still in place. A previous occupant, a contractor or a lost spare can leave a question you cannot answer. Rekeying changes the working key for a compatible cylinder. You keep the sound lock hardware and receive a different key. It is a practical choice when your concern is who can enter, rather than a broken door or worn mechanism.
How a rekey works
Your key lifts small pins inside the cylinder to the height that lets its plug turn. During a rekey, the technician changes the pin arrangement to fit another key. Your former key then has the wrong pattern. The cutaway below shows the pin-and-key relationship, not a promise that every lock has the same construction. Worn cylinders, incompatible keyways and damaged doors need their own assessment.
Make your new key plan easy to keep.
You can ask whether your compatible doors can work from a shared key. Bring every door into the scope, including the entry you rarely use. Ask how your new keys will be counted and handed over, then test them with the technician. If your property has a master key plan, explain it before work begins. A change to one cylinder should fit your wider access plan.
How a rekey works
Your new pin arrangement matches a new key. Your old key no longer lifts the pins to the turning line.
1. Key goes in
Your key slides into the plug. Each cut sits beneath its matching key pin.
Your key slides into the plug. Each cut sits beneath its matching key pin.
Your key lifts the key pins and the driver pins against their springs.
The gaps between the key pins and driver pins line up with the shear line between plug and housing.
No driver pin crosses the shear line. Your key can now turn the plug.
Rekey: new key pins match a new key, the old key no longer lines up.
Good information.
Stronger decisions.
Your security plan starts with good news. Burglary has fallen for decades. The FBI reports that the US burglary rate reported to police fell from 731.7 per 100,000 people in 2006 to 193.6 in 2025, about 74% lower (calc). You can focus on the doors, keys and daily habits within your control.
| Entry method | Share of reported burglaries, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Forcible entry | 53.4% (2025) |
| Unlawful entry where no force is used | 39.7% (2025) |
| Attempted forcible entry | 6.9% (2025) |
Your simple checks still matter. Close your doors, use working locks and know who can open them. The FBI no-force category does not tell you whether someone used a door, a window or an existing key. You can review your own access without assuming a cause the data does not establish.
Your move or change of tenant is a practical time to count working keys. Rekeying changes the pin arrangement in a compatible cylinder. It does not repair a damaged frame or make every lock compatible with one key. Ask your technician which cylinders can be rekeyed together, then test every new key before putting your spares away.
How does your visit work?
Tell us what happened.
Share your location and what will not open. Your call starts with a real person.
See the cost upfront.
Your technician checks the lock and explains the cost before any work begins.
Get back to your day.
We complete the work and test your lock or key with you before we leave.
A little reassurance.
In their own words.
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Technician Tom did very good job for us today. He unlocked the door and replaced old lock with new lock in very professional manner. Highly recommended.Read on Google ↗
I locked myself out of the house after the garage did not open. Called Ameristar and the technician Tom responded quickly. He knew my dog was inside, kept me calm, explored a variety of options. He was so professional and I felt at ease. He solved the problem efficiently and even found the problem with our garage door opener. It was the positive experience I needed after a rough day. I could not have asked for a better technician. Thank you!!Read on Google ↗
Tom helped me program a new key to my truck. He was very personable and professional. I will definitely throw business his way if I have friends who need a locksmith. Thanks again Tom🤙🏽Read on Google ↗
I recommend Ameristar if you are in need of a Locksmith. I'm very happy with their work and Tom was both very friendly and professional.Read on Google ↗
Tom arrived just as fast as he said he would. He introduced himself and was friendly with my wife and I. We were very stressed out, but his attitude reassured us he would take care of it. He was quick and professional. I am recommending him to any of my friends and family that need locksmiths.Read on Google ↗
Your service questions
Can I rekey my locks myself?
Rekeying needs compatible parts and careful fitting to keep the lock working correctly. We offer professional lock rekeying and test the new keys with you.
How long does it take to rekey a lock?
The time depends on the lock and how many doors need service. We explain the likely work window after checking your hardware.
Can all locks be rekeyed?
No, some locks cannot be rekeyed or are too worn for it to be worthwhile. We inspect your locks and explain whether rekeying or replacement makes sense.
How quickly can a locksmith arrive?
We confirm your current arrival estimate when you call. Traffic, your location and technician availability affect the estimate, so we confirm the current window when you call.
Tell us about your locks.
You get a clear starting point. Share your property, priorities and the access you need. If you are locked out, call to check current availability.
Before you hand over your keys
Nevada law (NRS 655) requires locksmiths to hold a permit from the county sheriff. Ask any locksmith to show it.
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