Re-Key Services in Brownwood, TX — A-1 Locksmith Shop
Moving in, lost a key, or just want to control who has access? Rekeying is the smart, affordable way to secure your property without replacing your locks.
Rekeying is one of the most common and cost-effective locksmith services. When you rekey a lock, a locksmith removes the existing pins inside the cylinder and replaces them with new ones that only work with a new key. Your existing lock hardware stays in place — only the internal configuration changes. This means old keys, including any copies you do not know about, stop working immediately. A-1 Locksmith Shop has been rekeying locks for Brownwood homeowners and businesses for over 30 years.
What We Do
New Homeowner Re-Key
When you buy or rent a property, you have no way to know how many copies of the existing key are floating around. Rekeying is the first smart step after move-in.
Key Control After Loss or Theft
Lost your keys? Had them stolen? Rekey immediately. It costs far less than replacing the lock and is equally effective.
Post-Relationship or Tenant Change
Need to revoke access for an ex, a former tenant, or a contractor? Rekeying is the clean, quick solution.
Key-Alike Rekeying (One Key for All Locks)
We can rekey multiple locks throughout your home or business to operate on a single key. One key for the front, back, and side doors.
Commercial Rekeying
Employee turnover or departmental restructuring requires prompt key control. We rekey commercial properties efficiently with minimal downtime.
Master Key System Setup
Want individual locks to work with unique keys but also have a master that opens everything? We design and implement master key systems.
Common Questions
How is rekeying different from replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the cylinder so old keys no longer work, but keeps your existing lock hardware. Replacing a lock removes the entire unit. Rekeying is faster and typically 50–70% cheaper.
Can all locks be rekeyed?
Most standard residential and commercial locks can be rekeyed. Some very old or worn locks may be better replaced. We will tell you which is the right call for your situation.
Can you rekey locks so they all work with one key?
Yes. This is called keying alike. As long as the locks are the same brand (or compatible brands), we can rekey them to work on a single key.
Call us directly
325-643-4137Michael & Lori Coppic
Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Emergency calls accepted
Our Shop
1220 Austin AvenueBrownwood, TX 76801
Texas License B13609
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Based in Brownwood, TX. Serving Central Texas for 30+ years. No call centers, no subcontractors — just the Coppic family answering the phone and doing the work.
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