The home services we do most often
By volume across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado: (1) move-in rekey for new homeowners (5-7 cylinders per home, $100-$200 total), (2) smart lock installation (Schlage Encode, Yale Assure 2, Kwikset Halo, August Wi-Fi), (3) emergency home lockouts (front door, back door, garage entry), (4) deadbolt upgrade after a neighborhood incident, (5) lost-key home rekey, (6) broken-key extraction from a stuck deadbolt, (7) mailbox lock replacement, (8) sliding-glass-door secondary lock installation. Each of these is something we handle multiple times per week — we arrive prepared.
Why rekey is the right answer after moving in
You just bought a home. The seller had a key. So did the realtor. So did three different contractors who did work on the house during inspection. So did the cleaning service. So did the neighbor who watered the plants while the house was vacant. You have no idea who has a working key to your front door. Rekeying — reconfiguring the existing lock to work with a new key — costs $25-$35 per cylinder vs $100-$300 to replace each lock. Same security benefit. Average Fort Collins home: 5-7 cylinders, $100-$200 total. We do this same-day or next-day, usually 60-90 minutes on-site for a full home.
Smart lock installation — what actually matters
The four smart lock brands worth installing in 2026 are Schlage Encode Plus, Yale Assure 2, Kwikset Halo Touch, and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Each has tradeoffs — Schlage Encode Plus is the most-recommended for most Fort Collins homes (best build quality, Apple Home Key support, standalone Wi-Fi). Kwikset Halo Touch wins on price and fingerprint unlock. Yale Assure 2 wins on battery life (12 months on alkalines vs 6 for Schlage). August is the only option if you're not willing to replace your deadbolt — it retrofits onto your existing hardware. We carry all four in stock and can install + Wi-Fi pair + family member onboard in 60-90 minutes.
Most Common Residential Locksmith Scenarios
Each of these is a job we handle multiple times per week from our Fort Collins base. We arrive with the right tooling for the first visit — no second trip.
- ✓Just-closed home — full rekey before moving in (5-7 cylinders)
- ✓Lost house key — emergency rekey to invalidate the missing one
- ✓Smart lock installation (Schlage Encode Plus, Yale Assure 2) on front door
- ✓Deadbolt upgrade after neighborhood break-in or close call
- ✓Family lockout — kids inside, parent outside with groceries
- ✓Latchkey kid lockout after school
- ✓Sliding glass door secondary lock installation
- ✓Mailbox lock replacement (USPS-compliant CBU)
- ✓Garage entry door rekey
- ✓Whole-home security audit + recommendations
- ✓Broken key extraction from front door deadbolt (cold weather damage)
- ✓After-divorce lock change to invalidate ex-spouse keys
Residential Locksmith Pricing — Flat-Rate, No Surcharges
The price quoted on the phone is the price you pay. No nighttime, weekend, or holiday surcharge. Quote before any work begins, always.
All prices flat-rate. Quote confirmed before any work. Same rate at 2 AM as 2 PM.
Our 5-Step Residential Locksmith Process
The same workflow every time — designed to be predictable for you and accountable for us.
Call or text (970) 397-2002
Describe your home situation. We quote the flat rate over the phone — no surprises on arrival.
Mobile dispatch from S Shields St
22-minute average response across Fort Collins. Technician arrives in marked van, in uniform, with the right hardware for your job.
On-site assessment + final quote
We verify the job matches the phone description. If conditions differ, we re-quote before any work — your approval required.
Job completed on-site
Most residential jobs are 30-90 minutes. Rekey, smart lock install, deadbolt swap — all done in a single visit.
Walkthrough + new keys / app setup
We test every cylinder, hand you the new keys, and (for smart locks) walk through app setup and family onboarding.
Why Fort Collins Calls 970 Locksmith for Residential Locksmith
- ✓Background-checked technicians — every team member, every year. Property management clients receive documentation on request.
- ✓Marked van + uniform — you know exactly who is walking into your home. No unmarked vehicles, no anonymous subcontractors.
- ✓Master Locksmith Omer trained every technician in-house. 6-month minimum apprenticeship before solo dispatch.
- ✓Licensed, bonded, insured for residential work — paperwork available on request.
- ✓Non-destructive default — we rekey rather than replace whenever possible. Cheaper for you, same security benefit.
- ✓5.0 stars · 381 verified Google reviews — the highest review count of any locksmith in Larimer County.
Related Services
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Common Questions About Residential Locksmith
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