Locks Around the Clock locksmith team serving Indio
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Rekey Locks in Indio

Licensed, family-owned, and mobile across Indio. Call and talk to a real local locksmith, not a call center. Same-day service when we can.

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Fast, licensed rekey locks across Indio

In Indio, a rekey is usually about controlling who still has a key after a lot of hands have carried one. You just closed on a home in Terra Lago, Talavera, or Bella Tierra and want the builder, the agents, and the prior owner's keys to stop working. Or you run a short-term rental near Indian Palms Country Club and the Empire Polo Club and reset the locks between festival guests. Locks Around the Clock handles both. We are a licensed, family-owned locksmith dispatching from our Palm Desert Storefront on Country Club Dr, about 10 miles and roughly 15 minutes from central Indio, and we rekey most homes in 30 to 60 minutes without replacing your hardware.

  • Old keys stop working immediately, so past owners, tenants, agents, cleaners, and contractors lose access
  • Keeps your existing hardware. No need to buy new locks
  • Usually cheaper and faster than replacing every lock
  • Match every door to one key, or set up a master key system
  • Same-day mobile service across the Coachella Valley
In Indio

Rekeys shaped by Indio's rentals, gated streets, and date-farm dust

Indio's spring is a rekey season of its own. Hosts renting near the Empire Polo Club for Coachella and Stagecoach reset the locks between bookings so no old key or shared code from a past guest still opens the door. New construction is the other driver: as neighborhoods like Terra Lago and Montage at Santa Rosa fill in, buyers rekey on move-in day because there is no telling how many builder and showing keys are floating around. Two Indio conditions make the work different. Date-farm dust drifts into pin chambers and keyways here, so while the cylinder is apart we clean and lubricate it, not just re-pin it. And July heat past 110 degrees swells door frames until a deadbolt binds, so we adjust the strike while we are there. Most Indio homes run Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, or Weiser, and we key a mixed set to a single key when a house has collected different locks over the years.

On the job

What a typical Indio rekey looks like

The most common Indio rekey we run is a home closing in a gated community like Sun City Shadow Hills or Terra Lago, or a rental turnover near Indian Palms before festival season. We clear the gate, pull and re-pin every exterior cylinder plus the garage and casita entry to one new key, clean date dust out of the keyways, and adjust a heat-swollen deadbolt or two. Start to finish is usually under an hour.

Licensed & Bonded

CA Locksmith License #4407

Family-Owned

Same family since 2007

Real Storefront

Country Club Dr, Palm Desert

24/7 Mobile

Fast response across Indio

How it works

The Indio rekey locks process

What to expect when you call Locks Around the Clock for rekey locks in Indio.

  1. Step 1

    Call or book with us

    Tell us how many doors you have and what brand of locks are on them. You get a straight answer on the phone, and we schedule same-day service whenever we can.

  2. Step 2

    We come to you

    A licensed technician arrives in a marked service van, stocked to rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Weiser, and most residential hardware right at your door.

  3. Step 3

    We rekey the locks

    We pull the cylinders, change the internal pins so the old keys no longer work, and set every door to a single new key. Most homes take 30 to 60 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    You get fresh keys and a working door

    We test every lock, hand you the new keys, and confirm nothing binds. The old keys are now useless to anyone who had one.

Brands we service

Rekey Locks for the brands Indio trusts

Our technicians are trained and stocked for rekey locks across the major lock, key, and security brands. If your hardware is not listed, call us. We service nearly every make.

  • Schlage
  • Kwikset
  • Medeco
  • Baldwin
  • Weiser
  • Defiant
Recent work

Rekey Locks in Indio: real jobs

A sample of rekey locks and related work our licensed team has completed across the Coachella Valley.

Locks Around the Clock locksmith servicing a residential deadbolt on-site
Servicing a residential deadbolt on a security screen door.
Freshly rekeyed residential deadbolt tagged with a Locks Around the Clock service tag
Rekeyed deadbolt, tagged and tested before we leave.
Upgraded residential deadbolt installed by Locks Around the Clock
Residential deadbolt upgrade for a home purchase.
Exterior gate lock replaced by Locks Around the Clock
Exterior gate lock replacement.
Deadbolt installed on a metal security mesh gate
Deadbolt added to a security mesh gate.
About Indio

Serving every corner of Indio

Landmarks

  • Empire Polo Club (Coachella & Stagecoach)
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Riverside County Fairgrounds (National Date Festival)
  • Coachella Valley History Museum
  • Shields Date Garden
  • Indio Performing Arts Center
  • Miles Avenue Musicland District

Major Streets

  • Highway 111
  • Monroe Street
  • Jackson Street
  • Jefferson Street
  • Golf Center Parkway
  • Avenue 42
  • Avenue 44
  • Avenue 48

Communities We Serve

  • Indian Palms Country Club
  • Heritage Palms
  • Indian Springs Country Club
  • Sun City Shadow Hills
  • Terra Lago
  • Four Seasons at Terra Lago
  • Trilogy at the Polo Club
  • Del Webb Desert Retreat
  • Talavera
  • Montage at Santa Rosa
  • Shadow Hills
  • Shadow Ranch
  • Sonora Wells
  • Sienna
  • Bella Tierra
  • Bella Vida
  • Desert River Estates
  • Madison Estates
  • Aliante
  • Generations
  • Mountain Estates
  • Foxstone
  • Sandhurst Cove
  • Desert Collection

…and every gated community, neighborhood, and HOA across Indio.

ZIP Codes We Serve

  • 92201
  • 92203

Indio is the largest and one of the hottest Coachella Valley cities, with July highs that push past 110°F and date-farm dust that works into pin chambers and keyways. Festival season doubles the local population overnight, so lockouts, rekeys, and rental turnovers spike hard every spring.

Locks Around the Clock service van reaching every neighborhood in Indio

Locked out? Call & Get Help Now. A live dispatcher is standing by.

Call (760) 205-2136
Reviews

What Indio customers say

  • ★★★★★
    "They came right after 30 minutes. Just as promised. Less than a minute to unlock the door, and paid the same quote. Usually people ask for extra and give you excuses. Love that about them."
    Ronald Prosser
    Commercial unlock · Google
  • ★★★★★
    "Locks Around the Clock has been our locksmith at the El Mirador Medical Plaza for about 15 years. Thomas and Dan are great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and ask all the right questions."
    psjeff
    15-year client · Google
  • ★★★★★
    "I use Locks Around the Clock for all of our rental homes in the desert. Excellent customer service and very reliable. I highly recommend them for all of your lock needs."
    Matthew Kotz
    Property manager · Google
Common questions

Rekey Locks in Indio: FAQs

How much does it cost to rekey locks?

Rekeying is one of the most affordable locksmith services, usually a fraction of the cost of replacing your locks. The exact price depends on how many doors and what hardware you have, so we give you a straight quote over the phone. Call (760) 205-2136.

Is it cheaper to rekey or replace my locks?

Rekeying is almost always cheaper. It changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping your existing hardware. Replacement only makes sense when a lock is damaged, worn out, or you are upgrading to high-security or smart locks.

How long does it take to rekey a lock?

A single deadbolt takes only a few minutes. Most homes take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many doors you have.

Can I rekey my locks myself, or should I hire a locksmith?

DIY rekey kits exist for Schlage and Kwikset, but they only work if every lock is the same brand and keyway, and one wrong pin can jam the lock. A locksmith rekeys any mix of hardware to a single key in one visit, with no risk to the lock or door.

Do you rekey Schlage, Kwikset, and other lock brands?

Yes. We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Weiser, and most residential and commercial hardware, and we can key different brands to one key so you carry a single key for the whole home.

Should I rekey after buying a house?

Yes. You never know how many copies of the old keys are out there with previous owners, agents, cleaners, or contractors. Rekeying on move-in day is the fastest way to control who has access.

How much does it cost to rekey a house in Indio, and how long does it take?

Price depends on how many doors you have and what hardware is on them, so Locks Around the Clock gives you a straight number over the phone before we drive out. Rekeying is almost always cheaper than replacing locks, because we reuse your existing hardware and only change the internal pins. Most Indio homes, from Talavera to Sun City Shadow Hills, are finished in 30 to 60 minutes. Call (760) 205-2136.

Should I rekey my Indio short-term rental between festival guests?

Yes, that is one of the most common Indio calls we handle. Rentals near the Empire Polo Club and Indian Palms Country Club cycle through guests fast during Coachella and Stagecoach, and rekeying between bookings ensures no old key or shared code still works. Locks Around the Clock can rekey on a turnover schedule or set up a keypad you reset yourself. Call (760) 205-2136.

Can you rekey a home inside an Indio gated community?

Yes. We rekey throughout Sun City Shadow Hills, Terra Lago, Indian Palms Country Club, and Montage at Santa Rosa. Locks Around the Clock is a licensed California locksmith company under License #4407, so guard gates can verify us before we come in. Add us to your visitor list or call us to the gate. Call (760) 205-2136.

My locks feel gritty and stiff. Is that the Indio dust, and does rekeying fix it?

Often, yes. Date-farm dust and fine desert grit work into Indio keyways and pin chambers, which is what leaves a key hard to turn. When we rekey, we have the cylinder apart anyway, so we clean and lubricate it at the same time and the lock turns smoothly again. If a lock is worn out rather than just dirty, we will tell you. Call Locks Around the Clock at (760) 205-2136.
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