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 Forest Grove, OR
Rekeying locks is the service Forest Grove homeowners request most, and the reason comes down to the city’s housing stock. Many homes here were built before 1940 and still carry their original mortise locksets, skeleton-key deadbolts, and glass-knob hardware that newer Portland suburbs rarely see. That changes the job. Rekeying a century-old Baldwin mortise lock is not the same as swapping a builder-grade Kwikset cylinder, and doing it without damaging the door takes a hand that knows both. If you need a locksmith in Forest Grove, call us at (855) 473-5097 and you’ll get a straight answer on price before anyone heads your way.
Why Forest Grove Homes Are Different
Forest Grove’s housing stock skews old in a way that shapes nearly every lock job we do here. A large share of the homes date from before 1940, including Victorian and Craftsman houses with original mortise locksets, mortise cylinder deadbolts, and skeleton-key or glass-knob hardware. On the back doors of those same homes, we often find older single-cylinder deadbolts that have been in place for decades. The newer subdivisions on the edges of town are a different story altogether: standard builder-grade cylindrical locksets that are quick to rekey but rarely worth upgrading unless the homeowner asks.
The wet, cool Willamette Valley climate adds another layer. Moisture works its way into exterior locks, hinges, and strike plates season after season. After a rainy winter, we see swollen wooden doors that no longer close cleanly, deadbolts that stick halfway, and corrosion on older hardware that has been exposed for years. A stuck deadbolt in Forest Grove is rarely just a lock problem; it’s usually the door, the weather, and the hardware all interacting at once. We account for all three before we touch anything.
Downtown Forest Grove’s main street is lined with historic storefronts and older homes where the original mortise locks have often been painted over or partially disassembled by previous owners. Freeing up and rekeying antique hardware without damaging it is a skill that rarely comes up in the tract-home suburbs to the east. Here, it’s routine. We treat that as a point of pride, not a specialty upsell.
Styles & brands we work with
- House lockouts
- Re-keying
- Deadbolt upgrades
- Smart locks
- Schlage
- Kwikset
- Car keys & fobs
Our Main Forest Grove Services
When Forest Grove residents call us, two jobs dominate beyond rekeying: replacing car keys and getting emergency help when they’re locked out. Both are covered in depth on their own pages.
Car Key Replacement in Forest Grove
Losing a car key in Forest Grove often means standing in a Pacific University parking lot or outside a home on a quiet residential block with no spare in sight. We cut and program replacement keys for most makes and models, including transponder keys and fobs, without a trip to the dealership. The damp climate here is rough on key fob batteries too, so if your fob works intermittently, we can test it on the spot. For the full rundown on what we cover, see our Car Key Replacement in Forest Grove page.
Emergency Locksmith in Forest Grove
A lockout in Forest Grove at night or on a weekend does not give you many options, especially if you live on one of the older streets where an unlocked back window is not a realistic fix. We respond to residential lockouts, lost key situations, and broken key extractions throughout the 97116 ZIP code. We come prepared for old mortise locks and new cylindrical hardware alike. Details on response and what to expect are on our Emergency Locksmith in Forest Grove page.
Rekey Locks in Forest Grove
Rekeying a lock in Forest Grove means changing the internal pins so old keys stop working and a new key takes over. That matters in a city where people move into or out of pre-1940 homes with original mortise locksets, and where nobody knows how many copies of the last key are floating around in drawers at Pacific University housing, with former tenants, or with a contractor who worked on the house years ago. The wet coastal air also means we frequently rekey after hardware has been serviced for corrosion, since a rekey is the fastest way to get a weather-worn lock working like new without replacing a door’s original character. A rekey, not a replacement, is usually the smart move. For the broader picture on how this service works, see our Rekey Locks page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve moved into a new home in Forest Grove and have no idea who else holds a key to the existing hardware.
What it costs in Forest Grove
Expect $40 to $100 per lock cylinder for standard residential hardware, with the final price confirmed before we begin.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reinsert the cylinder without altering the lock’s exterior finish.
Locksmith Rekey
Signs you need it
You lost a key somewhere in Forest Grove and would rather not replace every lock on the house because the hardware is original to a 1920s door.
What it costs in Forest Grove
Most Forest Grove jobs fall between $60 and $120 per lock, depending on whether the cylinder is a modern Kwikset or an older mortise design.
How we do it
We inspect the existing cylinder for wear, disassemble it carefully if it’s painted or corroded, and rebuild the pin stack for a fresh key.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You just ended a lease, a roommate situation, or a relationship and need the front and back doors to only work for the people living there now.
What it costs in Forest Grove
Budget $50 to $90 per door for a straightforward residential rekey, including labor and new keys.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder on the door, test the key in the actual door while accounting for any swelling or misalignment, and hand you the new keys on site.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
You carry three different keys for your home, garage, and shed and want one key to work them all.
What it costs in Forest Grove
Keying multiple locks alike runs $50 to $125 per cylinder, with the total determined by how many locks share the same keyway.
How we do it
We match all cylinders to a single key bitting, meaning one key operates every lock in the set while old keys stop working entirely.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Forest Grove
| Item | Typical range in Forest Grove |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (per cylinder) | $40 – $100 |
| Mortise / antique lock rekey | $75 – $130 |
| Keyed alike setup (per lock) | $50 – $125 |
Prices climb when we’re working on painted-over mortise bodies, corroded cylinders that need extra cleaning, or doors that have swollen enough to require strike plate adjustment. We tell you the full price on the phone before we dispatch, and that is the number on your invoice: no trip charge sneaked on, no surprise add-ons after the fact.
How soon can you rekey my locks in Forest Grove?
Most rekey jobs are completed same-day or next-day, and we can often schedule around your move-in or move-out timeline in Forest Grove. Call (855) 473-5097 to lock in a time.
Do you rekey antique mortise locks without replacing the hardware?
Yes. Our familiarity with original Forest Grove hardware means we rekey and restore mortise cylinders in place, preserving the door and the lock body. The key changes; the character doesn’t.
Brands We Service in Forest Grove
Our work in Forest Grove spans the full security spectrum. We rekey and service Kwikset and Schlage residential hardware, plus Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Baldwin, and Yale cylinders for homeowners and businesses that want better than builder-grade. We keep common pins and parts stocked for quick turnaround on the brands we see most often, and we’re certified to work on eight distinct lock brands, from consumer-grade to high-security. Learn more on our brands page.
Pricing for Locksmith in Forest Grove, OR
| Service | Typical range in Forest Grove |
|---|---|
| Rekey a standard lock (per cylinder) | $40 – $100 |
| Rekey a mortise / antique lock | $75 – $130 |
| Rekey door lock (standard residential) | $50 – $90 |
| Locksmith rekey (full service call) | $60 – $120 per lock |
| Keyed alike setup (per lock) | $50 – $125 |
| Emergency lockout service call | $75 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (basic non-transponder) | $120 – $200 |
| Car key replacement (transponder or fob) | $180 – $350 |
Forest Grove pricing tends to run slightly higher on older homes where mortise locks have been painted over or partially disassembled over the years, because freeing up and rekeying that hardware takes more time than a standard cylinder swap. Seasonal swelling on wooden doors also adds time when a lock won’t line up with its strike plate. Whatever the job, we quote the full price on the phone before we send anyone out, and that quote is your invoice total: no call-out fee, no arrival surcharge, no surprise line items. Call (855) 473-5097 for a free estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Forest Grove
We cover the entire 97116 ZIP code and respond to calls across Forest Grove within about 30 to 45 minutes for emergencies. Rekey jobs are usually scheduled within one to two business days. We regularly work in:
- Historic downtown and the surrounding early-1900s residential blocks
- Neighborhoods around Pacific University
- The older Craftsman and Victorian streets north of Highway 8
- Newer subdivisions on the east and south edges of town
- Rural properties and acreage lots in the unincorporated areas around Forest Grove
Service Area – Cities Near Forest Grove
Commodore Locksmith is based in Gresham but serves the full western metro area, including Forest Grove and the surrounding Washington County communities. If you’re in Banks, OR, Cornelius, OR, or North Plains, OR, we cover those areas too. We also work in Hillsboro, OR and can usually reach your door in under an hour from the city line.
Serving Forest Grove, OR - Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Forest Grove and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Forest Grove
For emergencies, we typically arrive within 30 to 45 minutes anywhere in the 97116 ZIP code. Rekey jobs and non-urgent car key replacements are scheduled for a specific window, usually within one to two business days. Call (855) 473-5097 and we will give you a straight arrival estimate based on where you are in Forest Grove.
No permit is required for rekeying residential or commercial locks in Forest Grove, and car key replacement is entirely unregulated at the city level. The only time permits come up is with new construction or major door hardware changes that alter the door frame itself. A simple rekey or key replacement needs no city approval.
We cover all of Forest Grove, including the historic downtown core, the Pacific University area, the older residential streets, the newer subdivisions, and the unincorporated rural addresses that use a Forest Grove mailing address. Anywhere in the 97116 ZIP code, we can get to you.
From your front door to your car door, Commodore Locksmith handles lock and key work across the full spectrum, including high-security brands that most locksmiths never touch. If you’re locked out or leveling up your security in Forest Grove, call (855) 473-5097 and get a real price before we come out. The locksmith that knows Medeco is one call away.
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.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within the hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Forest Grove Customers Say
"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"The old deadbolt was mounted crooked by whoever lived here before and had been sticking for years. He redrilled and reset it properly rather than just replacing the hardware."
- Katie Schaefer