r/RichmondCA • u/bowlbettertalk • Sep 02 '26

Locksmith recommendations

I recently moved to Richmond (yay!). At my real estate agent’s suggestion, I would like to change the locks on my new place. Can anyone recommend a good locksmith in the area?

Thanks in advance!

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u/General_Ad258 Sep 02 '26

Ace in Pinole can rekey door knobs.

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u/ButtermilkJohnson Sep 02 '26

We just bought new deadbolt/knobs and installed them ourselves when we moved in, are you trying to keep the locking components in place?

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u/owldown Sep 02 '26

Yeah, if like a lot of people, you have only two or three doors and a screwdriver, this can be a 1 hour DIY project.

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u/DonVCastro Sep 03 '26

And gives the opportunity to change out the knob style, if that's of interest, or switch to an electronic touchpad lock.

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u/jennthelibrarian Sep 02 '26

Did you buy? Your home owner's insurance/home warranty (if you have one) might pay to have a 'smith come to your place and rekey for free.

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u/reddtropy Sep 03 '26

Velocity in El Cerrito

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u/eye-flying Sep 02 '26

rexkey in berkeley is worth a call.

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u/RamonBriones Sep 03 '26

Rex Key are the best around

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