Storefront Lock Rekeying

Rekeying changes only the internal pins inside your existing lock cylinder so that old keys no longer work and new keys are issued. The hardware — the mortise lock body, the door prep, the strike plate — stays exactly as it is. Storefront lock replacement means physically removing the entire lock mechanism and installing new hardware. Rekeying is appropriate when your hardware is in good working condition and you simply need to invalidate previous keys. Replacement makes sense when the lock is damaged, heavily worn, incompatible with a security upgrade, or when you want to move to a higher-security platform. Our technicians will assess your existing hardware honestly and recommend only what your situation actually requires.

Yes. Most GF New York storefronts have more than one access point, and we bring the tools and key blanks to service all of them in one call. A typical visit might include the front mortise lock cylinder, a rear deadbolt, a door knob lock on the office or stockroom, and a padlock on the gate. We rekey all cylinders to the same key so you're not managing a separate key for every door, or we can set up a master key hierarchy if your property has multiple tenant spaces. Everything is tested and confirmed working before we leave.

For commercial rekeying, we ask that you or an authorized representative be present at the property to verify access authority — this is a standard step we take to protect every business owner we serve. It helps to know roughly how many lock cylinders need rekeying and whether you want a specific number of new keys cut. If you have any existing records of the lock brand or model (often printed on the faceplate of a mortise lock), that can help us arrive with the right key blanks, though our technicians carry a wide stock of common commercial blanks for GF New York storefront hardware.

A single-cylinder rekey on a standard mortise lock or deadbolt typically takes 20 to 40 minutes on-site. If we're servicing multiple cylinders — front door, rear entry, stockroom door knob lock, and gate padlock, for example — plan for one to two hours depending on the hardware. Older pre-war mortise lock assemblies in GF New York buildings occasionally require more time if the cylinder is corroded or the pins have worn unevenly. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when you call, and we always test every lock fully before closing out the job.

Several variables go into the quote: the number of cylinders being rekeyed, the type of hardware involved (a high-security mortise cylinder with a restricted keyway requires different tooling and parts than a standard deadbolt), the time of day (after-hours and emergency locksmith calls are priced differently than standard daytime appointments), travel distance to your GF New York location, and how many new keys need to be cut. We confirm the exact price up front before any work begins — you'll know the full amount before the first cylinder is touched, with no fees added at the end.

Absolutely. Our emergency locksmith service runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you discover that a key is missing, a terminated employee hasn't returned their copy, or you've had a break-in attempt and need your locks reset immediately, call (646) 491-8338 at any hour. A live dispatcher will take your information and route the nearest available trained, insured technician to your GF New York location. We verify your authority over the property before beginning work, then complete the rekeying on the spot so your storefront is secured before you leave.