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
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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Argyle, TX
Rekeying locks is the service Argyle homeowners call us for most, and the reason is simple: this town has grown fast, with hundreds of new-construction homes closing every year across communities like Harlington and Canyon Falls. When a new owner takes possession, they don’t know who still holds a key to that builder-grade Kwikset or Schlage entry set. Rekeying in Argyle means resetting that access on day one, and we do it across the whole property, including detached shops and gate openers that older rural lots still have. Call (877) 626-0257 and we’ll walk you through what your home needs.
Why Argyle Homes Are Different
Argyle sits on the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, but it doesn’t feel like a suburb. Most homes here sit on one to five acre lots, a mix of 2000s-era production builds and custom homes from the last five years. That spread of ages shows up in the hardware. We routinely see the original Kwikset smart-key lockset on a 2005 house next door to a 2020 Schlage Encode install. More than that, the lots themselves demand more from a locksmith. Many properties still have detached barns, workshops, and perimeter gates with padlocks or electronic openers. A rekey that starts at the front door often ends at a barn hasp and a gate keypad, and we account for that from the first call.
North Texas weather is hard on locks. The clay soil beneath Argyle swells and contracts through wet springs and dry summers, shifting door frames enough to make deadbolts stick and strike plates misalign. Summer heat bakes exterior keypads and dries out internal lubrication, so we recommend an annual servicing call for exterior locks. New builds add another layer: builders typically install one of two entry sets across an entire subdivision, often keyed to a single master. If you’re closing on a home in a phase of Harlington, there’s a good chance your neighbors’ original keys would open your door. That’s not speculation; it’s the reality of production building, and it’s why rekeying should happen before you move a single box inside.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Argyle Services
Two services generate the majority of calls we field from Argyle homeowners and drivers: car key replacement and emergency lockout response. Here’s what each involves and how Argyle shapes the job.
Car Key Replacement in Argyle
Losing or breaking a car key on a multi-acre lot in Argyle means you’re not walking to a bus stop. Our mobile service comes to your driveway, shop, or wherever the vehicle sits, and we cut and program replacement transponder keys and fobs for most makes and models. Argyle’s location along the I-35W corridor means many residents commute, so we’re used to programming keys on trucks and SUVs that double as work vehicles. See the full scope on our dedicated Car Key Replacement in Argyle page, including what we can do same-day.
Emergency Locksmith in Argyle
A lockout in Argyle can happen at the front door of a new build on a quiet cul-de-sac or at a gate on a rural road with no streetlights. Our emergency response covers house lockouts, garage access, and property gates. We carry tools and hardware for both builder-grade entry sets and the higher-end Baldwin and Yale hardware showing up on custom homes. When you’re locked out and can’t wait, the details matter. Read the specifics on our Emergency Locksmith in Argyle page before you need it, not after.
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 Argyle
Rekeying in Argyle is a security reset, not a hardware replacement. Whether you’ve just closed on a new-construction home in Canyon Falls or you’re managing a rental property on an older ranch lot, rekeying changes the internal pins of your existing locks so old keys stop working. In Argyle, where builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage entry sets dominate and dozens of homes in a single phase may share a master key, a rekey is the fastest way to guarantee that only your family holds working keys. We rekey door locks, deadbolts, padlocks, and gate locks, and we can key everything alike or create a tiered system for shops and barns. See the full depth of this service on our Rekey Locks page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve closed on a home, you’ve lost track of a key, or you’ve had a tenant or contractor move out and you can’t be certain who still has access.
What it costs in Argyle
Expect $75 to $160 for a standard lock rekey, with pricing reflecting how many locks you include and whether we’re matching an existing key.
How we do it
We remove the lock cylinder, swap out the internal pins to fit a new key, and test the lock through several cycles before we leave.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You want the convenience of one key operating your front door, back door, and garage entry while ensuring old keys no longer work.
What it costs in Argyle
Rekeying door locks ranges from $65 to $130 on average depending on the brand and whether we’re keying multiple doors alike.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to the new key pattern, then walk the property with you to confirm every entry point turns smoothly.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You’re carrying a ring of four or five keys and you’d rather have one key work the front door, side door, shop, and gate.
What it costs in Argyle
Keying multiple locks alike typically runs $100 to $190, with the final figure set by how many cylinders we’re reconfiguring.
How we do it
We rekey every cylinder to the same key cuts, then hand you as many matched keys as you need and verify each lock in front of you.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
You manage a rental, an Airbnb, or a home you’re preparing to sell and you need a documented key reset between occupants.
What it costs in Argyle
A full rekey service call in Argyle ranges from $90 to $170 depending on cylinder count and travel distance from I-35W.
How we do it
We complete the rekey, label your new keys, and walk every access point with you so there’s no question about which key turns what.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Argyle
| Item | Typical range in Argyle |
|---|---|
| Front door deadbolt and knob rekey | $65 – $130 |
| Whole-house rekey (up to 4 cylinders) | $75 – $160 |
| Keyed-alike package (including gates and shops) | $100 – $190 |
How much should a rekey cost in Argyle?
A standard whole-house rekey in Argyle runs $75 to $160, with larger properties and gates pushing toward the higher end. We quote the exact price on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks in Argyle?
Rekeying is almost always cheaper, typically $65 to $190 versus $200 to $600 for new hardware installation. If your existing locks are in good mechanical shape, rekeying delivers the same security reset at a fraction of the cost.
Brands We Service in Argyle
Stalwart Locksmith works across the full hardware spectrum, from the Kwikset and Schlage sets on most Argyle production homes to Medeco, Yale, Baldwin, and Mul-T-Lock systems on custom builds. We stock common pins, cylinders, and key blanks locally, which keeps most rekey and repair jobs to a single visit. Read more on our brands.
Pricing for Locksmith in Argyle, TX
| Service | Typical range in Argyle |
|---|---|
| House lockout (after-hours) | $95 – $155 |
| Car lockout (daytime) | $75 – $120 |
| Car key replacement (basic transponder) | $170 – $260 |
| Car key replacement (with remote programming) | $220 – $375 |
| Key fob replacement | $180 – $300 |
| Deadbolt installation (new install) | $120 – $250 per lock |
| High-security lock installation (Medeco or Mul-T-Lock) | $180 – $450 per lock |
| Commercial rekey (per door) | $30 – $60 |
| Keyed-alike system | $100 – $190 |
| Padlock rekey (per lock) | $15 – $30 |
| Rekey locks (whole house) | $75 – $160 |
| Lock rekey | $65 – $130 |
Prices in Argyle tend to rise with cylinder count, brand, and the size of the property, especially if it includes detached structures or gates that need keying into the same system. Whatever we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice; no add-ons when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Argyle
We cover all of Argyle’s 76226 ZIP code, from the newest phases of Canyon Falls and Harlington to the older ranch lots and custom acreage sites scattered along the town’s rural roads. Here are the communities we work in most:
- Harlington
- Canyon Falls
- Argyle Forest
- Country Lakes
- Stonecrest
Most jobs inside those neighborhoods can be reached within a short drive since we base our mobile service to cover Argyle as a whole. If you’re on a larger lot or a gated property, the travel time from the front gate to the shop door adds a few minutes, and we plan for that.
Service Area – Cities Near Argyle
Stalwart Locksmith serves the communities around Argyle with the same teams and hardware inventory. If you’re on the border of Bartonville, TX or Lantana, TX, you’re still inside our service area. We also cover Flower Mound, TX and Copper Canyon, TX for rekey, lockout, and car key replacement calls.
Serving Argyle, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Argyle 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 Argyle
Most Argyle calls are reached the same day, and emergency lockout calls get priority dispatch. If you’re inside 76226 near I-35W or FM 407, we’re often on-site within the hour. We quote a live ETA when you call (877) 626-0257.
Some Argyle communities with gated entries or shared amenities ask that perimeter gates remain on the HOA’s keyway. We can rekey your home without touching those gate cylinders, or coordinate with the management company if gate access needs to change. Call us and we’ll work through your specific HOA’s rules.
Yes. Argyle’s one-to-five-acre lots often include a detached workshop, a barn, and a perimeter gate, and we routinely key all of them into a single system in one appointment. Tell us how many structures you have and we’ll quote the whole job before we dispatch.
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 Argyle Customers Say
"Does good work. Card payment was a bit of a production, so have another option handy."
— Tyrone Coleman"Locked out at eleven at night with a kid asleep in the car. He was there in 25 minutes, had the door open in under two, and did not do the thing where the price goes up once he's standing in front of you."
— Danielle Mercer"Rekeyed every lock in the house the day after we closed. Six doors, all matched to one key, done in about ninety minutes."
— Eric Tran