Picture this: you just closed on a 1960s ranch off Dixie Avenue in Leesburg, signed the paperwork, and the previous owner handed you a ring with seven keys. Seven. You have no idea who else has copies — the cleaning lady, the lawn guy, the ex-husband, the neighbor who watered the plants. Before you spend your first night in the house, you want every lock changed over so only your keys work. That’s exactly when most of our Leesburg customers call us. A rekey is faster, cheaper, and less disruptive than buying all new hardware, and it gives you the same result: total control over who can walk through your front door.

A Plus Locksmith & Keys is a licensed, insured, and bonded mobile locksmith serving the 34748 zip code and surrounding Lake County neighborhoods. We’re BBB A+ rated, available 24/7, and we come to you — whether you’re in a downtown Leesburg bungalow near Venetian Gardens, a townhome off US-441, or a family home out toward Lake Harris. One call to (407) 536-7717 gets a technician rolling to your door.

Our Rekey Locks in Leesburg

Rekeying means we open the lock cylinder, swap out the internal pins to match a brand-new key, and reassemble the hardware. Your old keys stop working the moment we finish. You keep the same locks — same finish, same handles, same deadbolts — but the keys that used to open them are now useless. For most Leesburg homeowners, that’s the smartest security move they can make.

We handle rekeys for:

– New homeowners who just bought a property in 34748 and want to lock out previous owners, contractors, and realtors
– Landlords and property managers turning over rentals near Lake Square Mall or along North Boulevard between tenants
– Renters whose lease allows a rekey (we’ll provide documentation and originals for your landlord)
– Families after a divorce, breakup, or roommate move-out when keys are unaccounted for
– Anyone who lost a key at the Leesburg Farmers Market, the YMCA, or somewhere along Main Street and isn’t sure who might find it
– Households consolidating keys — we can rekey every exterior lock to one single key, so you stop juggling a keychain
– Burglary or break-in victims who need fast same-day service to feel safe again

We work on Kwikset, Schlage, Defiant, Baldwin, Yale, Weiser, and most other residential brands. If you have older hardware that’s worn out, we’ll tell you honestly when replacement makes more sense than rekey. And if you want to upgrade while we’re there — smart locks, keypad deadbolts, August or Schlage Encode units that pair with your phone — we install those too. A lot of Leesburg families with kids coming and going from school love smart locks because there’s no key for the kid to lose at recess.

Professional rekeying matters because lock cylinders are precision parts. Pins are sized in thousandths of an inch. Get one wrong and the lock binds, sticks, or fails when you need it most. Our techs carry full pin kits in the van and rekey on-site in minutes per cylinder.

How Our Rekey Locks Works in Leesburg

The process is simple, and we keep you informed at every step.

Step 1: The call. You dial (407) 536-7717. A real person answers — not a robot, not an overseas call center. We ask for your address, the type of locks you have (front door deadbolt, knob, back slider, garage entry), and how many cylinders you need rekeyed. We give you an upfront price range over the phone before we dispatch. No bait-and-switch.

Step 2: Dispatch. Our nearest technician heads your way. For most Leesburg addresses inside 34748 — whether you’re near Venetian Gardens, the Leesburg Regional Medical Center area, Silver Lake, or out toward the Villages border — we target a 15-30 minute arrival window during normal hours. Late-night and severe-weather calls may run slightly longer, especially when summer thunderstorms roll through Lake County, but we’ll give you an honest ETA.

Step 3: Inspection and quote. When the tech arrives in a marked vehicle, they’ll walk every lock with you, confirm what’s being rekeyed, and hand you a written quote. You approve before any work starts.

Step 4: The rekey. Each cylinder comes off the door, gets disassembled on a clean workmat, and gets repinned to your new key. We test the lock multiple times — key in, key out, deadbolt throw, latch engagement — before moving to the next door. Most single-family Leesburg homes with three to five locks finish in 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 5: Keys and cleanup. You get a set of fresh keys (we cut them on-site) and we run final tests on every door together. We sweep up, take payment, and email a receipt. Old keys go in the trash or back to you — your call.

Step 6: The guarantee. Our rekey work is warrantied. If a lock acts up within the warranty period because of our work, we come back free.

Why Choose A Plus Locksmith & Keys in Leesburg

Plenty of locksmiths advertise in Lake County. Here’s what sets us apart.

Licensed, insured, and bonded. Florida requires locksmiths to meet specific licensing standards, and we meet all of them. If something goes wrong on the job, our insurance covers it — you’re never on the hook for damage to your property. A lot of online “locksmiths” can’t say the same.

BBB A+ rated. We’ve earned and kept our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau by doing honest work at honest prices. You can look us up before you call.

24/7 mobile service. Lockouts and security emergencies don’t wait for business hours. Whether it’s 2 PM on a Tuesday or 2 AM on a Sunday, the line is answered and a tech is available. Our fully stocked vans carry every part needed for residential rekeys, lock replacements, smart lock installs, and emergency lockouts.

Local knowledge. We work Leesburg, Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis, The Villages, and the broader Orlando metro every single week. We know the difference between a 1950s home near Venetian Gardens with original mortise hardware and a new build out by the Lake County 470 corridor with builder-grade Kwiksets. We bring the right pins and tools the first time.

No-damage techniques. When you call us for a lockout in addition to a rekey, we use professional pick and bypass methods. We don’t drill unless there’s truly no other option, and we explain everything before we do it. Your door, jamb, and hardware stay intact.

Transparent pricing. Quote over the phone, written quote on-site, no surprise add-ons. The price we say is the price you pay.

Real Orlando-area company. We’re based in Orange County and serve the entire metro Orlando area including all of Lake County. We’re not a national lead-generation site that sells your call to whoever bids highest.

Service Areas Near Leesburg

We rekey locks throughout 34748 and the surrounding Lake County communities, including:

– Tavares (32778) — downtown lakefront homes and newer subdivisions
– Mount Dora (32757) — historic district and golf community properties
– Eustis (32726) — single-family neighborhoods around Lake Eustis
– Fruitland Park (34731) — homes along US-27 and US-441
– The Villages (32162, 32163) — Lake County side villas and patio homes
– Lady Lake (32159) — established and new-build communities
– Yalaha and Howey-in-the-Hills (34737) — rural and lakefront properties

We also serve all of Orange County and metro Orlando for customers with multiple properties.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rekey Locks in Leesburg

How much does it cost to rekey locks in Leesburg, FL?

Pricing depends on how many cylinders you need rekeyed and the type of locks. Most Leesburg homes with three to five standard residential deadbolts and knobs fall into a predictable range, and we quote the full price over the phone at (407) 536-7717 before dispatching. There’s a service call fee plus a per-cylinder rate. No hidden charges, no surprise upcharges when we arrive.

Is rekeying as secure as replacing all my locks?

Yes, when done correctly. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration so old keys no longer work — functionally identical to installing new locks with new keys. The only reasons to replace instead of rekey are worn-out hardware, outdated technology, or wanting an upgrade like a smart lock. For most Leesburg homeowners who just want to lock out previous key holders, rekey is the smarter, faster, less expensive choice.

Can you rekey all my locks to use one key?

Absolutely, and most customers ask for this. If your front door, back door, garage entry, and side gate all use compatible cylinders (Kwikset, Schlage, etc.), we can rekey every one to a single key. You carry one key instead of five. Mixed-brand homes sometimes need one cylinder swapped to match the others — we’ll let you know on-site.

How fast can you get to my house in Leesburg?

For most addresses in 34748, we target 15 to 30 minutes during normal hours. Late-night calls, severe weather, or peak Orlando-area traffic on I-4 and the Turnpike can push response times slightly longer. When you call (407) 536-7717, we’ll give you an honest ETA based on where our nearest technician is at that moment.

Should I upgrade to a smart lock instead of rekeying?

That depends on your situation. Families with kids, frequent guests, Airbnb hosts, or anyone tired of carrying keys often love smart locks — keypad codes, phone unlock, temporary codes for the dog walker. If you want both, we can rekey your existing hardware on most doors and install a smart deadbolt on the front. Ask when you call and we’ll walk you through options.

Rekeying your Leesburg home is one of the fastest, most affordable ways to take back control of your security — and you don’t have to wait days for an appointment to get it done. Whether you just moved into 34748, lost a key somewhere on Main Street, or finally want every door to open with one key, we’re ready to help. Call A Plus Locksmith & Keys at (407) 536-7717 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout Leesburg and all of Lake County.