What affects the price

Two jobs that sound the same can cost very different amounts. Here is why, so you can ask the right questions.

Short answer: Time of day, the kind of lock, how many locks, any new hardware and the drive. Ask about all five and you will not be surprised.

Factor	What it changes
Time of day	Nights, weekends and holidays cost more. If it can wait until morning, it will usually cost less.
Kind of lock	A standard knob is quick. A high-security cylinder, a smart lock or a commercial lock takes longer and may need special parts.
How many locks	Rekeying the second and third lock on the same visit costs much less than the first.
New hardware	Rekeying reuses your locks. Replacing them adds the cost of the new locks.
Distance	Most companies cover a set area. Very rural addresses may add travel time.
Car keys	The key or fob and the programming, not the cutting, are most of the cost.

Questions that keep the bill honest

Schedule it. A rekey or new deadbolt booked for a weekday costs less than an emergency call.
Do everything at once. Have every exterior lock keyed alike on one visit.
Make spares now. A spare house or car key costs far less than a lockout or a lost-key call.

Why will a locksmith not give an exact price on the phone?

Because the lock decides a lot of it. A good locksmith gives a range and tells you what would push it up, then confirms before starting.

Key-En-Lock gives you the full price before any work starts, anywhere in Brevard County.