Residential Locksmith in Savannah, GA
Moving into a new home, dealing with a lock that’s started to fail, or just tired of wondering who else might have a key? We handle rekeys, lock repair, and hardware installation at houses, condos, and apartments across Savannah.
What Rekeying Actually Does
Rekeying means changing the pins inside your existing lock cylinder so every old key stops working, while the hardware on your door stays exactly the same. It’s the standard move after a closing, a lease turnover, or a breakup where someone still has a key you’d rather they didn’t. It’s almost always cheaper than replacing the lock outright, since we’re working with the hardware you already have.
Should I Rekey or Replace My Locks When I Move In?
Most of the time, rekeying is enough. If the hardware is in good shape and you just want a clean slate on who holds a working key, there’s no need to replace it. Replacement makes more sense when a lock is worn out, doesn’t match the rest of your doors, or you want to add features like a smart lock or a keypad. We’ll look at what you have and tell you honestly which one actually makes sense for your situation.
Residential Work We Handle Across Savannah
New Homeowners & Closings
You have no real way of knowing how many keys exist for a home you just bought. A rekey right after closing settles that for good.
Move-In and Move-Out Rentals
Between tenants or after a lease ends, a rekey protects the next renter and gives the landlord a clean record of who has access.
Lock Repair & Hardware Upgrades
Sticking deadbolts, loose knobs, and worn strike plates on standard residential hardware, repaired or upgraded without a full door teardown.
Smart Lock Installation
Keypad and smart lock installs for homeowners who want keyless entry, or for a short-term rental where remote access matters.
How Do I Know If My Door Needs a New Deadbolt or Just an Adjustment?
In Savannah, a stiff or sticking deadbolt is more often the door than the lock. Humidity swells wood doors and frames enough to throw off strike-plate alignment, especially on older homes in Southside and Midtown with original wood-frame construction. We check the alignment first, because adjusting a strike plate is a lot cheaper than a new deadbolt, and we won’t sell you hardware you don’t actually need.
Areas We CoverResidential Locksmith FAQs
It depends on how many doors and lock brands are involved. We’ll give you a number for your specific locks before we start, not a vague range.
We’ll cut however many you need. Tell us the number when you book so we have them ready.
Most standard doors can take a smart lock. Some older or non-standard doors need an adapter plate or a slightly different approach, which we’ll check before installing.
That depends on your lease, so it’s worth checking with your landlord or property manager first. We’re glad to work directly with them if that’s easier.
Most homes take well under an hour once we’re on-site, depending on how many doors and lock brands are involved.
Ready to Rekey or Upgrade Your Locks?
Call Locksmith Savannah Georgia. We’ll ask what’s going on, tell you what it’ll cost, and get someone to you.