Commercial Lock Rekey Service
When a staff member leaves your business — whether on good terms or not — every key they ever held becomes a potential liability. For Burlington business owners along busy corridors like Brant Street, Plains Road, or in the Alton Business Park, that risk is real and immediate. Burlington Locksmiths provides mobile commercial lock rekey service that eliminates unauthorized access without the cost of full hardware replacement, keeping your premises secure and your operations running without interruption.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Lost keys, terminated employees, or a lease changeover are among the most common reasons Burlington commercial clients call us — and rekeying is almost always the fastest, most practical solution. Our trained, insured technicians come directly to your location, assess your existing lock hardware, and rekey your locks on the spot. No waiting for a contractor, no dismantling your doors, no downtime for your team.
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 Burlington, we reach the Burlington 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.
Why Rekeying Is the Smart Move After Staff Turnover or Lost Keys
When an employee exits your organization or a key goes missing, the internal mechanics of your locks — specifically the pin tumblers inside the cylinder — are still set to work with that old key. Anyone holding a copy can walk in. Rekeying replaces those internal pins so the old key becomes useless overnight, while a fresh set of keys is cut to match the new configuration. The lock body, the hardware, the door frame — all of it stays in place. You get a brand-new security baseline at a fraction of the disruption that full commercial lock installation would involve.
This matters especially for multi-unit commercial properties, office suites, and retail spaces where a single master key might have granted access to stock rooms, server closets, or cash-handling areas. Burlington's growing number of mixed-use developments — particularly along the Waterfront and in the downtown core near Lakeshore Road — means shared access points are increasingly common. Rekeying lets you restore tight perimeter control quickly, so you can get back to business with confidence.
What Our Commercial Lock Rekey Service Actually Covers
Burlington Locksmiths handles rekeying across the full range of commercial lock hardware you're likely to find in a Burlington business. That includes cylindrical lever-set locks commonly found on office and retail doors, mortise lock assemblies used in higher-traffic commercial entrances, deadbolts, padlocks, and cabinet or utility locks on storage rooms and electrical panels. If your building uses a master key system — where one key opens multiple locks while individual staff keys only open specific doors — we can rekey and re-configure the entire hierarchy, not just individual cylinders.
We also service door knob lock hardware, which still appears on interior office doors and storage areas in older Burlington commercial buildings, particularly in the South Burlington and Mountainside districts. Beyond rekeying, our commercial locksmith services extend to assessing whether a rekeyed lock is still structurally sound or whether a commercial lock change to upgraded hardware makes more sense for high-use entry points. Every recommendation we make is based on what your specific premises actually need — not on upselling hardware you don't require.
Emergency Commercial Locksmith Response: When Rekeying Can't Wait
Not every rekey situation is planned. A key stolen during a break-in, a disgruntled employee who left with access credentials, or a security incident discovered after hours — these scenarios demand an immediate response. As a 24/7 mobile locksmith team, Burlington Locksmiths is available at any hour for emergency commercial locksmith calls across Burlington, from Appleby Line in the east to Walkers Line in the west. When you call (289) 670-9821, a live person answers — not a voicemail box — and we dispatch a technician directly to your site.
Our mobile units carry a comprehensive range of replacement pins, key blanks, and cylinder tools, which means emergency rekey jobs are completed at your location without delays caused by parts runs. Where lock hardware has been damaged during a break-in and rekeying alone isn't sufficient, our technicians carry stock suitable for same-night commercial lock installation so you're never left with an unsecured door until morning. We work damage-free wherever the existing hardware allows, preserving door frames and lock bodies throughout the process.
Pricing Factors and What to Expect When You Call
We don't post flat-rate figures online, because commercial lock rekey jobs genuinely vary depending on several factors: the type and quantity of locks being rekeyed, the complexity of any existing master key system, the time of day your call comes in, travel distance within the Burlington service area, and whether replacement parts or new key blanks are needed. What we do commit to is an exact, confirmed price before any work begins — no surprise charges on the invoice, no fees added after the fact.
When you reach us at (289) 670-9821, our technician will gather the details of your situation, explain what the job involves, and give you a clear quote upfront. If the scope changes once we're on-site — for example, if additional locks need attention that weren't visible in the initial assessment — we confirm any adjustment with you before proceeding. Burlington business owners tell us this transparency is one of the main reasons they call us back for ongoing commercial locksmith service rather than treating security as a one-off task.
Frequently asked questions
How is rekeying different from replacing the entire lock?
Rekeying changes only the internal pin configuration inside the existing lock cylinder, rendering all old keys useless and allowing new keys to be cut. The lock body, the hardware, the escutcheon plate — everything visible on the door — stays exactly as it was. Full lock replacement swaps out the entire unit and is typically recommended when hardware is damaged, worn, or being upgraded to a higher security grade. For most staff-turnover or lost-key situations in Burlington commercial properties, rekeying achieves the same security outcome faster and with less disruption.
Can you rekey a master key system without replacing every lock?
Yes. Rekeying a master key system means adjusting the pin stacks in each cylinder so they respond to a new master key while individual sub-master or change keys are also re-cut to match. It requires careful planning and precise pin selection, but our technicians carry out master system rekeys on-site regularly — across office suites, multi-tenant commercial buildings, and retail complexes throughout Burlington. The existing locks do not need to be replaced unless their hardware is compromised.
How quickly can a technician reach my Burlington business?
Response times depend on current call volume and your location within the Burlington area, but as a fully mobile 24/7 service we aim to reach most Burlington addresses — from the Alton Business Park in the north to the Lakeshore area in the south — as promptly as possible. Emergency commercial locksmith calls are prioritized. When you call (289) 670-9821 we can give you a realistic estimated arrival time right on that call.
What types of commercial locks can be rekeyed?
We rekey cylindrical lever-set locks, deadbolts, mortise lock assemblies, padlocks, cabinet locks, and most other pin-tumbler based lock cylinders found in commercial settings. If your locks use a proprietary or restricted keyway system — common in some high-security commercial installations — we will assess on-site whether rekeying is feasible or whether a cylinder replacement is the more appropriate route. We'll always explain the options clearly before any work begins.
What information do I need to have ready when I call?
It helps to know roughly how many locks need to be rekeyed, the general type of hardware if you're aware of it, the address of the property, and whether you need an emergency same-day response or can schedule during business hours. If you have an existing master key system, letting us know that upfront allows us to bring the right pin kits. Don't worry if you don't have all the details — our technicians are trained to assess on arrival and will walk you through everything before starting.
Do you also handle rekeying for residential properties if a commercial client needs that too?
Yes. While this page focuses on commercial premises, Burlington Locksmiths handles house lock rekey requests as well, so if a business owner also needs their home locks rekeyed after an incident — for example, if a former employee had access to both locations — we can coordinate both jobs through the same call to (289) 670-9821. Our team is equipped for residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith work across Burlington.