Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
Deadbolt upgrades
Schlage
Kwikset
Car keys & fobsNon-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Get your free estimateLocksmith in Tempe Junction, AZ
Rekeying a lock in Tempe Junction usually costs between $65 and $180, depending on the cylinder type and how many locks you need done. A rekey takes about 20 to 30 minutes per lock from the time we arrive, and most jobs in the 85287 ZIP are finished the same day you call. Thornton Lock & Key has served Tempe Junction since 2018, and we work on the lock you actually have, from original Kwikset knobs on 1960s apartments to high-security cylinders in newer student housing. Call (888) 455-7175 for a straight quote before we send anyone out.
Why Tempe Junction Homes Are Different
Tempe Junction sits inside Arizona State University’s Tempe campus footprint, and that shapes nearly every locksmith job we take here. The housing stock jumps between mid-century ranch homes, 1960s and 70s apartment complexes, and newer high-rise student housing near downtown. That means we carry hardware for everything: Schlage and Kwikset cylinders on older rentals, Baldwin trim on renovated ranch homes, and master-key systems in newer developments. When we roll a service van into Tempe Junction, we cannot assume what the lock looks like until the door is open.
The climate creates problems most locksmiths in cooler cities never see. Summer heat bakes metal lock cylinders until they are painful to touch, and that heat also warps car door frames just enough to make a jammed key feel worse than it is. Dust storms, the haboobs that roll through the Valley, push fine grit into exterior deadbolts and padlocks. We use graphite lubricant on Tempe Junction locks because oil-based products turn that grit into paste. A lock that sticks after a dust storm usually just needs a cleaning and the right lubricant, not a replacement. Call (888) 455-7175 and we will tell you what the lock actually needs.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tempe Junction Services
Two calls dominate our Tempe Junction schedule: drivers who lost or broke a car key and residents locked out or worried about who still has a key.
Car Key Replacement in Tempe Junction
Tempe Junction drivers park in campus lots, on Mill Avenue, and in apartment complex spaces where a lost key is a daily reality. We cut and program replacement car keys for most makes and models directly, including transponder and fob-style keys. You do not have to tow the car to a dealership or pay dealership markup. When a student locks a key inside a car during move-out week or a parent drops the only key between the seat and the console after a football game, we handle it on-site. See our Car Key Replacement in Tempe Junction page for what the job involves and what it costs.
Emergency Locksmith in Tempe Junction
Lockouts in Tempe Junction do not keep business hours. A student locked out of a dorm-adjacent apartment at midnight, a renter who lost keys on the light rail, a parent locked out of a U-Haul on move-out day: these are emergency calls, and we take them seriously. Our emergency response covers residential lockouts, car door openings, and broken key extraction. We quote the full price on the phone before a technician is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. Read more on our Emergency Locksmith in Tempe Junction page.
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.
Rekey Locks in Tempe Junction
Rekeying in Tempe Junction is the smartest security move most residents make, especially around ASU’s May move-out and August move-in cycles. When a departing student loses a key or a landlord turns over an apartment for the next tenant, rekeying changes the lock’s internal pins so the old key no longer works. It costs far less than replacing the hardware and takes minutes per lock. We rekey Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin, and high-security systems like Mul-T-Lock and Sargent. For the full range of what we do, see our Rekey Locks service overview.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You just moved into a Tempe Junction rental or bought a house and cannot account for every copy of the existing key.
What it costs in Tempe Junction
Most single-cylinder lock rekeys in Tempe Junction run $65 to $120, with high-security cylinders landing between $120 and $180.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, swap the internal pins to a new key code so the old key stops working, and test the new key in the lock before we leave.
Locksmith Rekey
Signs you need it
You lost a key somewhere in Tempe Junction, or a roommate, tenant, contractor, or ex still has one you cannot get back.
What it costs in Tempe Junction
You will pay the same $65 to $120 per standard cylinder, whether it is one lock or five, and we do not add a call-out surcharge on arrival.
How we do it
We bring a full pinning kit in the van, rekey each cylinder on-site, and match every lock to one key if you want the whole apartment on a single key.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
A door lock key turns roughly, sticks after a haboob, or feels loose in the cylinder and you want the lock’s internal keying refreshed.
What it costs in Tempe Junction
Rekeying a door lock cylinder costs $65 to $120 for standard brands and $120 to $180 for high-security locks like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock.
How we do it
We clean the cylinder of dust and grit, re-pin it to a new key, lubricate with graphite, and reinstall it in the door.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry separate keys for the front door, back door, and garage and want one key for every lock in your Tempe Junction home or rental.
What it costs in Tempe Junction
Keying multiple locks alike runs the same per-cylinder rekey range of $65 to $120, so a three-lock house typically lands between $195 and $360.
How we do it
We pin each lock to the same key code, test every cylinder with the same key, and hand you as many copies as you need.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Tempe Junction
| Item | Typical range in Tempe Junction |
|---|---|
| Standard cylinder rekey (Kwikset, Schlage, Yale) | $65 – $120 per lock |
| High-security cylinder rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Sargent) | $120 – $180 per lock |
| Rekey multiple locks keyed alike (3 locks) | $195 – $360 total |
How much does it cost to rekey a lock in Tempe Junction?
Standard lock rekeys in Tempe Junction run $65 to $120 per cylinder, and high-security brands like Medeco run $120 to $180 per lock. Call (888) 455-7175 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Can you rekey my apartment the same day in Tempe Junction?
Yes. Most Tempe Junction rekey jobs are done the same day you call, including move-out week in May when the demand surges. We quote the full price on the phone before dispatch. Call (888) 455-7175.
Brands We Service in Tempe Junction
We stock pins, cylinders, and parts for the lock brands Tempe Junction residents actually use: Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy among them. Most common parts are in the van, so there is no second trip and no wait for a shipping order. See our brands for the full list of what we service and install.
Pricing for Locksmith in Tempe Junction, AZ
| Service | Typical range in Tempe Junction |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (per cylinder) | $65 – $120 |
| High-security rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Sargent) | $120 – $180 |
| Rekey multiple locks keyed alike (3 locks) | $195 – $360 |
| House lockout | $75 – $150 |
| Car door unlock | $75 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (basic, no chip) | $75 – $175 |
| Car key replacement (transponder) | $95 – $250 |
| Car key replacement (fob-style or high-security) | $150 – $400 |
| Broken key extraction | $75 – $180 |
| Deadbolt installation | $120 – $250 |
High-security cylinders, locks that have been painted over or corroded by years of Valley sun, and jobs that require master-key coordination push the price toward the top of each range in Tempe Junction. Every quote is given on the phone before we dispatch, and that is the price on the invoice. No arrival surcharges.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tempe Junction
We cover all of ZIP 85287 and the surrounding Tempe Junction area, from the older apartment complexes clustered near campus to the ranch homes west of Mill Avenue and the newer student housing downtown. Our typical response time across Tempe Junction is 30 to 45 minutes for emergencies.
- Downtown Tempe Junction
- ASU Tempe campus area
- Mill Avenue district
- Mitchell Park East
- Ranch homes near College Avenue
Service Area – Cities Near Tempe Junction
Thornton Lock & Key handles rekey, car key, and emergency lockout calls throughout the Tempe Junction area and into the surrounding cities. We regularly serve Tempe, AZ, Guadalupe, AZ, Central City, AZ, and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ. If you are just outside the 85287 ZIP, call us and we will tell you straight whether we can get to you quickly.
Serving Tempe Junction, AZ — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tempe Junction 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 About Locksmith in Tempe Junction
We typically reach anywhere in Tempe Junction within 30 to 45 minutes, including emergencies during move-in and move-out weeks at ASU. Call (888) 455-7175 and you will get an honest arrival window before we dispatch anyone.
Renters should check the lease first. Many Tempe Junction apartments allow rekeying if the landlord or property manager receives a copy of the new key. We can cut and label an extra copy for your landlord while we are on-site. Call (888) 455-7175 with any questions.
We rekey locks, replace car keys and fobs, open locked homes and cars, extract broken keys, and install or rekey deadbolts across Tempe Junction. One call covers the lock you actually have, whether it is a Kwikset on a rental or a high-security Mul-T-Lock on a newer property. Call (888) 455-7175 for a free estimate on any lock job.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Tempe Junction Customers Say
"Installed a smart lock and actually set up the app and the codes with me instead of leaving me to figure it out from a leaflet."
— Rosa Guzman"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Gilbert Morales"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Maurice Ingram