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 Aloha, OR
Rekeying is the core of locksmith work in Aloha, and for good reason: this unincorporated Washington County community is built from late-1960s to 1980s subdivisions where the same builder-grade knob-and-deadbolt setups appear block after block. If you’ve bought a home here, lost a key, or had a roommate move out, you’re dealing with hardware that predates modern security standards. Commodore Locksmith has served Aloha since 2012, and we stock the KW1 and SC1 key blanks and replacement deadbolts this housing stock demands. Call (855) 473-5097 when you need a lock rekeyed or upgraded.
Why Aloha Homes Are Different
Aloha’s housing tells a consistent story: ranch, split-level, and tri-level tract homes built between the late 1960s and the 1980s, most still carrying original builder hollow-metal or wood slab doors. The locks on those doors are almost always Kwikset or Schlage cylinders with KW1 or SC1 keyways, and the original mortise or builder-grade knob locksets are now 40 to 55 years old. Around the TV Highway corridor, the 1990s and 2000s apartments and townhomes add a second layer: lower-grade hardware that property managers want rekeyed between tenants, fast.
The Willamette Valley’s wet, cool climate does real damage here. Months of rain and damp winters corrode exterior deadbolts, strike plates, and latch mechanisms, which means seized or sticking locks are a recurring seasonal call in Aloha. Drivers add a third pattern: wet weather pushes more accidental car lockouts, since fobs end up in jackets and purses instead of pockets. The work in Aloha is overwhelmingly residential rekeying, keyed-alike setups, and car lockouts along the TV Highway strip. There’s no downtown core or historic district here, so you won’t find us restoring vintage mortise locks. You’ll find us rekeying and upgrading the same handful of floor plans, street after street.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Aloha Services
Two services account for most of the locksmith calls Commodore handles in Aloha, and the links below route to the dedicated pages for each.
Car Key Replacement in Aloha
Car key work in Aloha skews toward the TV Highway corridor, where commuters and strip-mall traffic generate steady demand for lockout help and key replacement. Wet weather means fobs get left in coat pockets, and that translates into service calls. Commodore Locksmith handles car key replacement as a core specialty, covering the gap between a traditional locksmith and a dealership. From your front door to your car door, we work with the full range of automotive key types in Aloha. See the dedicated page: Car Key Replacement in Aloha.
Emergency Locksmith in Aloha
Locked out of your Aloha home, apartment, or car at the wrong time? Emergency locksmith service matters here because Aloha has no downtown core and no 9-to-5 commercial district to fall back on. When a deadbolt seizes in a damp February evening or keys vanish in a parking lot off TV Highway, you need someone who shows up. Commodore Locksmith positions emergency service as a round-the-clock resource, not an afterthought. Learn more on the dedicated page: Emergency Locksmith in Aloha.
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 Aloha
Rekeying in Aloha is usually the smarter move than replacing: we alter the cylinder pins so old keys stop working and new keys operate the same lock, without buying new hardware. In this city’s repeated 1970s tract splits, the same builder-grade knob-and-single-deadbolt setup appears block after block, so our technicians keep standard KW1 and SC1 key blanks and replacement deadbolts stocked for near-identical jobs street to street along the TV Highway corridor. The wet winters also seize up aging cylinders, and a rekey is often the moment we catch corrosion before it becomes a lockout. Commodore Locksmith has served Aloha since 2012, and you can learn more about this service at Rekey Locks.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve moved into a new Aloha home, lost a key, had a tenant or roommate leave, or you simply can’t account for every spare key that’s ever been cut.
What it costs in Aloha
Rekeying a lock in Aloha typically runs $18 to $40 per cylinder in labor, plus a $30 to $65 trip charge, with most homes totaling 3 to 6 cylinders.
How we do it
We disassemble the cylinder, swap the old pins for new ones cut to a fresh key, and reassemble the lock so the old key no longer turns.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
Your Aloha door lock works but you’ve given a key to a contractor, cleaner, dog walker, or neighbor and aren’t sure how many copies are floating around.
What it costs in Aloha
Rekeying a single door lock in Aloha is usually $18 to $40, and that covers the new key set as part of the job.
How we do it
We pull the lock cylinder, replace the tumblers with a new pin configuration, cut matching keys, and test the lock so old keys fail cleanly.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
A full rekey service call makes sense when you want every exterior door in your Aloha home on the same new key, removing the old key from the property entirely.
What it costs in Aloha
A whole-home rekey service in Aloha typically ranges from $120 to $240, depending on the number of cylinders and whether you need locks rekeyed to a single key.
How we do it
We inventory every exterior lock, rekey each cylinder to the same new key, verify operation, and hand you the keys before we leave.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You want one key to open your front door, back door, and garage entry in Aloha, instead of carrying three different keys on one ring.
What it costs in Aloha
Keying multiple locks alike in Aloha costs $18 to $40 per cylinder, prorated depending on how many locks need matching.
How we do it
We rekey each lock to the same pin configuration, cut one set of matching keys, and confirm every lock opens with that single key.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Aloha
| Item | Typical range in Aloha |
|---|---|
| Trip charge | $30 – $65 |
| Rekey per cylinder | $18 – $40 |
| Whole-home rekey (3 – 6 cylinders) | $120 – $240 |
How long does a rekey take in Aloha?
A typical Aloha home with three to six locks takes 45 minutes to two hours, including travel time and key cutting. We call it a rekey, not a replacement, because the lock hardware stays put and only the pins change.
Is rekeying better than replacing my Aloha locks?
Rekeying is better when the hardware works but you want old keys disabled, which is the most common situation in Aloha’s older tract homes. We recommend replacement only when a deadbolt is corroded, worn, or builder-grade and due for an upgrade.
Brands We Service in Aloha
Commodore Locksmith carries service parts for Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale, and we’re certified to work on Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Baldwin, Sargent, and Abloy. That range matters in Aloha, because the same builder-grade hardware from the 1970s often gets upgraded in stages, and a mixed-brand home needs a locksmith who isn’t limited to one manufacturer. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Locksmith in Aloha, OR
| Service | Typical range in Aloha |
|---|---|
| Rekey per cylinder | $18 – $40 |
| Trip charge | $30 – $65 |
| Whole-home rekey (3 – 6 cylinders) | $120 – $240 |
| House lockout | $65 – $120 |
| Car lockout | $60 – $110 |
| Basic car key (non-chip) | $75 – $145 |
| Transponder key | $120 – $225 |
| Key fob replacement | $180 – $350 |
| Deadbolt replacement (parts and labor) | $85 – $200 |
In Aloha, the two factors that push price up are cylinder count and corrosion: damp winters seize up aging locks, and freeing a seized cylinder can add labor time. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice – no call-out surcharge added on arrival.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Aloha
Aloha is spread out across unincorporated Washington County, and our technicians work the full 97003 ZIP code, from the TV Highway corridor to the residential streets south of it. Most calls inside Aloha are reached within 30 to 45 minutes.
- Aloha Park
- Aloha West
- Kinnaman Road area
- Butternut Creek
- Cooper Park
Service Area – Cities Near Aloha
Commodore Locksmith serves the communities around Aloha, including Rockcreek, OR, Bethany, OR, Cedar Mill, OR, and Oak Hills, OR. If you’re on the edge of Aloha or in a neighboring part of Washington County, call (855) 473-5097 and we’ll confirm coverage and response time.
Serving Aloha, OR — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aloha 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 Aloha
Most Aloha calls are reached within 30 to 45 minutes, depending on where you are relative to the TV Highway corridor and current traffic. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched to your Aloha address.
Rekeying locks in Aloha does not require a permit, and because the work is internal to the lock cylinder, HOAs and property managers typically treat it as routine maintenance. Some apartment complexes ask that you notify the office, but that’s between you and the lease, not the county.
We cover all of Aloha’s 97003 ZIP code, including the TV Highway corridor, the residential subdivisions off Kinnaman Road, and the newer apartment and townhome clusters. Call (855) 473-5097 and we’ll confirm exact response time for your street.
If you need a rekey, a key upgrade, or help with a lockout anywhere in Aloha, call Commodore Locksmith at (855) 473-5097 for a free estimate. We’ll quote the full price before we dispatch, and the price on the phone is the price on the invoice.
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 Aloha Customers Say
"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Renee Bennett"Told me over the phone that what I needed was a five dollar part from the hardware store, not a locksmith. I called him back a month later for real work because of that."
— Kelly Barrett"Programmed a transponder key for a 2014 model that the dealership wanted an absurd amount for. Same key, fraction of the price, took him twenty minutes in my driveway."
— Brian Quinn