Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Aurora
Lock installation and rekeying in Aurora, CO typically runs $89-$340 depending on hardware grade, with same-day scheduling available throughout the city. Our Lock Installation & Rekey team covers all Aurora ZIPs from 80017 through 80040, with technicians usually arriving within 45 minutes to homes near Buckley Space Force Base and within the hour to eastern master-planned communities like Tallyn’s Reach and Copperleaf. We’ve worked Aurora’s full housing spectrum for over 42 years, from the postwar bungalows off Colfax in the west to the newest Lennar and Richmond American builds spreading toward E-470. Call (877) 664-8139 for a flat price quote before we dispatch - the number we give is the number on the invoice.
Why Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. Is Aurora’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Aurora homeowners know the difference between a locksmith who quotes honest numbers and one who advertises $19 then invoices $400. We’ve built our reputation here on the opposite approach: flat price quoted by a live person on the phone, background-checked technicians who show ID at your door, and every job backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. No paperwork to file, no argument if something needs adjusting - we come back and fix it.
Our Aurora customers mention two things consistently in feedback: we answer the phone at 2 AM with a real person, and we show up when we say we will. That reliability matters especially in Aurora‘s eastern communities, where a locked-out family in Southshore or a rental turnover near Buckley SFB can’t wait on callback queues. We’re licensed, insured, and bonded, and we’ve been serving this market long enough to remember when 80019 was still mostly open prairie.
We also honor a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans - no paperwork, just mention it when you call.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Aurora
Smart Lock Installation
In eastern Aurora’s master-planned communities, we replace more builder-grade Kwikset deadbolts with smart locks than anywhere else on the Front Range. The 2018-2023 Richmond American and Lennar homes in Copperleaf, Tallyn’s Reach, and Southshore were delivered with single-cylinder Kwikset 660 or SmartKey deadbolts that have no Wi-Fi, no app integration, and no remote access capability. We install Schlage Encode, Yale Assure Lock SL, and Baldwin hardware that fits the same pre-drilled holes without door modification, then walk you through the app setup before we leave. Most smart lock installations by Automotive Locksmith - Aurora run $220-$340 including hardware and labor.
Keyless Entry
Aurora’s military families near Buckley SFB often need keyless entry installed before PCS move-in day, especially when base housing waitlists push them into off-base rentals with unknown key history. We install keypad deadbolts that let you issue temporary codes for movers, cleaners, or visiting family, then delete them remotely. For the 1950s bungalows in west Aurora ZIPs 80010 and 80011, we frequently need to reinforce the jamb first - those original wood frames weren’t built for modern deadbolt backsets. Keyless entry installation in Aurora typically costs $180-$290.
Keypad Lock
Standalone keypad locks remain popular with Aurora landlords and multi-generational households who want code-based access without smartphone dependency through our Commercial Locksmith in Aurora. We see steady demand in the older duplex and fourplex stock near Colfax and Havana, where owners want to retire physical keys entirely. Our keypad lock installs include programming up to 10 user codes, a master override, and a mechanical key backup for power failure. Aurora pricing runs $160-$250 depending on grade.
Biometric Lock
Biometric fingerprint locks are gaining traction in Aurora’s newer executive homes, particularly in gated sections of Tallyn’s Reach where owners want audit-trail logging of who enters and when. We install Medeco and Mul-T-Lock biometric units that store 50+ fingerprints and integrate with existing smart-home hubs. These are premium installations - $310-$480 in the Aurora market - and we always verify jamb integrity first, as the strike plate reinforcement required exceeds what most builder-grade frames provide.
Key Duplication
Our mobile key duplication service covers Aurora with precision-cut duplicates made on-site, including high-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock keys that box stores cannot copy. We duplicate standard Kwikset and Schlage keys for $4-$8, restricted high-security blanks for $18-$35, and we can rekey your existing locks to a new master key system while we’re there. For Buckley SFB families executing summer PCS orders, we often cut 8-12 duplicates in one visit, enough for base housing offices, property managers, and family members.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Aurora
We stock and install Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin hardware from our Aurora-area service vehicles, which means most jobs finish in a single visit without waiting on parts. Kwikset covers the standard residential replacements; Medeco and Yale handle the grade-upgrade and smart-lock conversions we do constantly in eastern Aurora’s newer builds; Baldwin serves the custom-entry and historic-replacement market in west-side neighborhoods where owners want hardware that matches period architecture. We don’t push brand - we match the lock to the door, the budget, and the actual security need.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Aurora Homes
- Builder-grade Kwikset deadbolts jam after seasonal expansion. In Copperleaf and Tallyn’s Reach, the original Kwikset 660 deadbolts use zinc housings and plastic latches that deform under Aurora’s 70-90°F seasonal frame movement. We rekeyed a 2018 Richmond American home in Copperleaf after the homeowner’s high schooler locked keys inside the smart-car; the builder-installed Kwikset 660 deadbolt had a plastic latch that bent under the seasonal humidity swing. We replaced it with a Schlage B560 deadbolt, keyed alike with the front door, and the homeowner saw immediate smoother throw.
- Original steel entry doors freeze cylinders shut in west Aurora winters. The uninsulated steel doors common to 1950s-1970s bungalows in ZIPs 80010 and 80011 conduct cold directly to the cylinder; when the settling, off-square frame binds the bolt, a frozen cylinder becomes a drill-out job. We prevent this with weather-rated cylinders and frame shimming when we install.
- PCS season overloads rekey scheduling around Buckley SFB. Every May through August, incoming military families flood the 80011 corridor with rental rekey requests tied to assignment orders, not the housing market. We staff for this predictable surge, but we recommend booking 7-10 days ahead during peak PCS weeks.
- Smart-lock retrofits hit pre-drilled hole mismatches. Aurora’s production builders used inconsistent backset depths and face-bore diameters across construction years. We carry adapter kits and can re-drill cleanly when the new smart lock doesn’t match the old Kwikset pattern.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Aurora, CO
Here’s what lock installation and rekeying costs in the Aurora market as of 2025:
| Standard rekey (per cylinder) | $89-$125 |
| Rekey with master key system setup | $140-$195 |
| Grade-upgrade deadbolt installation (Schlage B560, etc.) | $160-$220 |
| Keypad lock installation | $180-$250 |
| Keyless entry / smart lock installation | $220-$340 |
| Biometric lock installation | $310-$480 |
| High-security deadbolt (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) | $280-$420 |
| Emergency after-hours rekey | $125-$175 |
| Key duplication (standard) | $4-$8 |
| Key duplication (high-security restricted) | $18-$35 |
Factors that move the needle: hardware grade chosen, whether the jamb needs reinforcement, after-hours scheduling, and master-key complexity. We quote flat before dispatch - call (877) 664-8139 and we’ll give you the exact number. Estimates are free. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount. Any repair over $250 qualifies for $50 off.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aurora
Our mobile team covers Aurora and the surrounding corridor including Castlewood, Centennial, Commerce City, and Englewood from the same dispatch center. Response times run slightly longer to outlying areas - typically 60-75 minutes - but pricing and our 90-Day Done Right Promise remain identical. If you’re on the border between Aurora and Centennial near Arapahoe Road, we’ll confirm your ETA when you call.
Serving Aurora, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aurora area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Lock Installation & Rekey in Aurora
Most will, but not all - and we verify before we quote. The Kwikset 660 and SmartKey deadbolts installed by Lennar and Richmond American in Aurora’s eastern communities use a standard 2-3/8″ backset and 1″ face bore, which matches Schlage Encode and Yale Assure Lock SL specifications. Some 2019-2021 builds in Southshore used a shallower bore to save labor cost, requiring our adapter kit or a clean re-drill. We check your door in person during our free estimate and tell you definitively before any work begins. Call (877) 664-8139 to schedule - estimates are free.
During non-PCS months, we typically rekey within 24-48 hours of your call. During peak PCS season (May-August), demand around Buckley SFB surges and we recommend booking 7-10 days ahead. We do maintain emergency slots for hard-report-date situations - call (877) 664-8139, explain your timeline, and we’ll tell you honestly if we can meet it or if we need to refer you to a trusted colleague. We’ve served this cycle for over 42 years; we won’t promise what we can’t deliver.
Shimming usually solves it - a new door is rarely necessary. The postwar tract homes in west Aurora’s 80010 ZIP were built with green lumber that settled and twisted over decades, pulling door frames off-square. We diagnose whether the binding comes from frame shift, hinge sag, or bolt-to-strike misalignment, then shim or plane the jamb and reinstall your existing deadbolt with proper clearance. If the original steel door is too far gone (severe rust, insulation failure), we’ll tell you straight and quote a replacement option. Most jamb corrections in west Aurora run $125-$195.
Three quick checks: if the keyway says “KW1” and the lock body feels lightweight (under 12 oz), if the latch is visibly plastic or pot-metal, and if a flathead screwdriver can depress the latch face without significant resistance, you’ve got the builder-grade Kwikset 660 or SmartKey - not a security grade. In Aurora’s master-planned communities, these were installed as standard by Richmond American, Lennar, and similar production builders to meet code minimum, not to resist forced entry. We carry Schlage B560P and Medeco Maxum deadbolts in our Aurora vehicles for same-day upgrade. Call (877) 664-8139 and we’ll assess yours at no charge.
Yes - our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up applies to any Strongbox installation in Aurora, including Tallyn’s Reach, Copperleaf, and Southshore. Within the first year, we’ll return to adjust strike alignment, lubricate cylinders, and verify smart-lock battery and connectivity status. Beyond the 90-Day Done Right Promise that covers all our work, this tune-up catches the minor settling issues common to new construction before they become lock failures. Schedule by calling (877) 664-8139.
Ready to Get Your Aurora Locks Handled Right?
Whether you’re replacing a builder-grade Kwikset in a Copperleaf townhome, rekeying a Buckley SFB rental before move-in, or finally fixing that sticking deadbolt in your 1950s bungalow off Colfax, we’ll quote you a flat price on the phone and show up when we say. No bait-and-switch, no voicemail trees, no arguing if something needs adjustment - just the 90-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing, the way we’ve done it for over 42 years. Call Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. at (877) 664-8139 for your free estimate today.
Written by Gil Navarro, Owner at Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., serving Aurora and local communities since 1982.