Lock Rekey After Break-In
A break-in changes everything — even after the police have come and gone, the moment you realize someone forced their way through your front door on Rexford Drive or crept around the back gate of a Trousdale Estates property, the sense of security you had evaporates. The most urgent step you can take is not patching the door frame or filing a claim — it is making sure that whoever entered, or tried to, can never use the same key or exploit the same lock cylinder again. That is exactly what an emergency lock rekey after break-in is designed to do, and it is available from Hollis Locksmiths around the clock.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
We are a 24/7 mobile lock rekey service based in Beverly Hills, CA. Our trained, insured technicians drive directly to your address — no waiting at a shop, no second appointment, no leaving your home unsecured overnight. Whether the intruder broke a mortise lock, damaged a door knob lock, or simply had access to a duplicate key, we can reconfigure your cylinders on the spot so that every previously cut key becomes permanently useless. Call (424) 955-3098 any time, day or night, and a live team member will answer.
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 Beverly Hills, we reach the Beverly Hills 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 much does a local locksmith charge for a lock rekey after a break-in?
There is no single flat rate because the final price depends on several job-specific factors: the type of lock hardware involved (a standard deadbolt cylinder costs less to rekey than a mortise lock assembly with dual cylinders), the number of entry points that need rekeying, the time of day the service is requested, and travel distance to your address. Emergency late-night calls, for example, reflect the 24/7 availability our technicians maintain. What we commit to is this: before any work begins, we provide an exact, confirmed price so there are no surprises on the invoice. Call (424) 955-3098 for an accurate quote specific to your property.
Will my insurance cover a locksmith after a burglary?
In many cases, yes — homeowners and renters insurance policies that include coverage for break-ins will often reimburse reasonable locksmith expenses incurred as a direct result of the incident, including emergency rekeying and lock replacement. The key steps are to file a police report immediately after the break-in (insurers typically require this documentation), request an itemized receipt from your locksmith, and submit that receipt to your claims adjuster. We can provide full documentation of all work performed and parts used, which is exactly what most adjusters ask for. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm the specifics of your policy's coverage before or shortly after placing your service call.
What should I ask a locksmith before hiring them for an emergency rekey?
After a break-in, you want to confirm a few things quickly: Are the technicians trained and insured? Does the company provide an up-front price before starting work? Can they handle your specific lock type — for example, a mortise lock versus a smart lock? Will they rekey every exterior entry point in one visit, or only the compromised door? And can they come immediately, given the emergency nature of the situation? At Hollis Locksmiths, the answer to each of those questions is yes. Our insured, trained technicians arrive mobile and fully equipped, confirm pricing before touching your locks, and cover every entry point you need addressed. You can reach us at (424) 955-3098 around the clock.
How long does it usually take for a locksmith to come after a break-in?
Response time depends on your location within the service area and the time of day, but our goal on every emergency call — including post-break-in lock rekey requests — is to reach you as quickly as possible, and we maintain 24/7 availability specifically to minimize wait times. Because we are a mobile operation, our technician travels directly to your home or business rather than requiring you to come to a shop. Beverly Hills addresses, including neighborhoods from the flats to the hills, are well within our regular service territory. Once on-site, a standard house lock rekey set covering multiple cylinders typically takes between 45 minutes and a couple of hours depending on lock type and quantity.
How much does an emergency locksmith cost near Beverly Hills compared to a regular appointment?
Emergency locksmith cost near Beverly Hills — or anywhere — reflects the variables that make after-hours mobile service different from a scheduled daytime call. Time of day is a significant factor: a 2 a.m. break-in response requires a technician to mobilize immediately, which is reflected in the quote. Lock type also matters considerably; rekeying a mortise lock assembly takes more time and specialized components than rekeying a basic door knob lock. What we never do is quote one price and charge another — every job starts with a confirmed up-front price. For a post-break-in situation, we would also factor in whether additional security measures such as strike plate reinforcement or a temporary lock are needed alongside the core rekey service.
Can you rekey smart locks and high-security mortise locks, or only standard deadbolts?
Yes — our technicians are experienced with the full range of residential and commercial lock hardware, including smart lock rekey procedures for motorized keypad and Bluetooth deadbolts, mortise lock cylinder repinning for the multi-point lock assemblies common in Beverly Hills estates and commercial suites, Schlage and Kwikset pin-tumbler systems, and high-security restricted-keyway cylinders. For smart locks, the rekey service typically includes both the physical cylinder override function and a reset of any stored digital access codes, ensuring that no previously authorized user — or an intruder who observed your code — retains access. If you are unsure what type of lock you have, our technician will identify it on arrival and walk you through the options before any work begins.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Insured, background-checked technicians · Up-front pricing
(424) 955-3098