Rekeying for your rental property
Give the next tenant a fresh set of keys without replacing working locks. Cairn rekeys single rentals and small buildings throughout the Las Vegas valley.
- $22 per cylinder plus the service call fee
- Old keys stop working
- Several units handled in one visit
Answered day and night
A Cairn dispatcher answers every day of the year.
Licensed and insured
Employee technicians carry photo ID and a police work card.
Your price comes first
Approve the written price on a tablet before work begins.
When a rental needs new keys
A rental can change hands without needing new lock hardware. These are the situations where rekeying gives the owner control over which keys work.
Between tenants
Change the cylinder pins before the next tenant moves in, so keys from the previous tenancy no longer operate the locks.
Keys not returned
When a tenant leaves without returning every key, rekeying lets the owner start with a new set.
Lost rental keys
A missing key can be retired by changing the cylinder's internal pins rather than replacing a serviceable lock.
Several vacant units
Arrange rekeying across multiple apartments or rental houses during a single technician visit.
After an eviction order
Cairn performs an authorized lock change with the owner or manager present, or on written request. It does not conduct evictions.
New rental ownership
An owner taking over an occupied or vacant property can establish a new set of working keys for the existing locks.
What happens to the locks and keys
Rekeying changes which key operates the cylinder. The existing lock stays in place when its condition and design allow it.
Cylinder inspection
We check each lock for wear and suitability before deciding whether to rekey it or recommend replacement.
New internal pin setting
The pins inside a suitable cylinder are changed to work with the new key. The former key no longer turns that lock.
Counted key handover
The new keys are counted and handed to the authorized owner or manager for distribution.
Door and key testing
Each new key is tested in its lock, along with the door's latch and locking action, before the work is finished.
What determines the rekeying price
The number of cylinders is the starting point. After inspection, you receive a written price showing every charge for approval before work begins.
Number of cylinders
Rekeying costs $22 for each cylinder. Count the cylinders being changed, not just the number of doors.
Travel and inspection
A separate $39 service call fee applies to each visit within the service area. It is not deducted from the work charge.
Condition of the locks
A worn or damaged cylinder may need replacement instead. New hardware is priced separately and approved before installation.
Number of units
Several rental units can be scheduled together. The estimate accounts for the cylinders and work required at each unit.
Timing and location
The $45 after-hours fee applies from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM and on Sundays and major holidays. Boulder City adds $25 to the service call fee.
From work request to new keys
We confirm who can authorize the work, inspect the cylinders and test the new keys before handing the property back.
Tell us about the property
Call or send a request with the address, number of units, locks involved and reason for rekeying. The dispatcher explains the service call fee.
Confirm authority to change locks
The technician arrives with identification and a work card. We verify the owner's or manager's approval before changing rental locks.
Inspect and approve the price
We check cylinder condition and count the work required. You review the written price before any rekeying or replacement starts.
Rekey, test and document
We rekey approved cylinders, test the keys and doors, and count out the new keys. An itemized invoice records labor, parts and the service call.
Questions rental owners ask
Rekeying a rental involves both the locks and permission to change them. These answers cover the details to settle before scheduling.
Call (702) 000-0000All questionsCan I rekey my rental without buying new locks?
Yes, if the existing cylinders are in good condition and can be rekeyed. Rekeying changes the internal pins so the old keys stop working, but it does not strengthen worn or low-grade hardware.
Can my tenant request a lock change?
A tenant must provide identification and a lease, or have the landlord or manager confirm their authority. Changing the locks also requires approval from the property owner or manager.
Will you change the locks after an eviction?
We can change locks following an eviction or lockout order when the owner or manager is present or has provided a written request. Cairn does not carry out the eviction itself.
Can you rekey all my vacant units in one appointment?
Yes, multiple units can be handled in one visit. Tell the office how many units and cylinders are involved so the work can be planned.
Do you offer accounts for landlords with several properties?
Yes, larger portfolios can use a property management account with authorized contacts and emailed work orders. Approved accounts receive monthly statements with net 30 payment terms and can use purchase orders.
Other ways to manage property keys
Lock rekeying
See how rekeying changes the working key while retaining a suitable existing lock.
Property managers
Arrange recurring lock work across a managed portfolio with authorized contacts and work orders.
Apartment communities
Coordinate resident turnover locks, maintenance keys and shared-area hardware across apartment buildings.
Keypad door locks
A keypad lock lets each person use their own code without an app, with codes changed directly at the rental door.
Have the keys ready for the next tenant
Cairn serves rental owners across the Las Vegas valley. Call for urgent lock changes, or send a request form for planned turnover work.