Rekey After a Break-In
A break-in — whether completed or attempted — leaves more behind than a damaged door frame. It leaves doubt. Doubt about whether the intruder copied a key, whether the lock is still structurally sound, whether the same vulnerability that let someone in once will let someone in again. For homeowners and business owners across Los Angeles, from the residential streets of Hollywood Hills to the mixed-use corridors along Sunset Boulevard, that doubt is exactly why rekeying after a break-in is not optional — it is the first and most urgent step toward reclaiming security. A Plus Locksmith Hollywood is a 24/7 mobile locksmith serving the greater Los Angeles area, and we come directly to your property so you never have to leave a compromised building unattended.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Our trained, insured technicians specialize in post-break-in security assessments and emergency rekeying for both residential and commercial properties. Whether the point of entry was a standard door knob lock, a high-security mortise lock, or a deadbolt that was bypassed entirely, we evaluate what happened, explain what needs to change, and execute the work on the spot — no scheduling delays, no overnight vulnerability. If your property has been targeted, call 323-693-8007 right now. We answer every call, every hour.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Los Angeles, we reach the Los Angeles area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency locksmith services for break-ins?
Yes — every hour, every day, including weekends and holidays. A Plus Locksmith Hollywood operates around the clock specifically because break-ins and lockouts do not follow business hours. When you call 323-693-8007, a real dispatcher answers and routes the nearest available mobile technician to your location anywhere in the Los Angeles area. We understand that leaving a compromised property unsecured overnight is not an option, which is why we prioritize post-break-in calls and aim to arrive as quickly as road conditions in LA allow.
How quickly can a locksmith arrive after a break-in in Los Angeles?
Arrival time depends on your exact location within our service area and current traffic conditions — Los Angeles traffic is a real variable, especially on the 101, the 405, and surface streets through Hollywood and Downtown. That said, because our technicians are mobile and already deployed throughout the city, response times are generally faster than scheduling a traditional shop visit. When you call, we give you an honest estimated arrival window rather than a vague promise. Our goal is always to get to you before you have to leave a breached property unattended.
Should I rekey or fully replace my locks after a break-in?
It depends on the condition of the lock hardware. If the cylinder was not physically damaged — if the break-in was forced through the door frame rather than through the lock itself — rekeying is typically the faster and equally effective solution. It changes the internal pin configuration so that any key that existed before the incident no longer works. If the lock body, cylinder housing, or mortise lock case was damaged during the forced entry, we may recommend a full replacement to ensure the mechanism functions reliably. Our technician assesses each lock individually on arrival and explains the recommendation clearly before any work begins.
Can you rekey a mortise lock the same day, on-site?
Yes. Mortise lock rekeying is one of our core specializations. Mortise locks are more internally complex than standard cylindrical door knob locks, and they require specific knowledge of the lock case, cam, and cylinder interface to rekey correctly without disassembling the entire mechanism. Our technicians carry the tooling and replacement cylinders for the most common mortise lock configurations found in Los Angeles residential and commercial buildings — including many of the older Weslock, Corbin, and similar legacy hardware systems still in use across Hollywood and surrounding neighborhoods. We rekey on-site, on the same visit.
What factors affect how much a locksmith costs in Los Angeles for a post-break-in rekey?
Several specific factors determine the final price: the type of lock being rekeyed (a mortise lock cylinder differs from a standard door knob lock in complexity and time), the number of locks on the property, the time of day the service is requested (overnight and holiday emergency calls reflect the cost of 24/7 availability), the travel distance to your location within the Los Angeles service area, and whether any hardware components — replacement cylinders, strike plates, or reinforcement parts — need to be supplied from our mobile inventory. We confirm an exact up-front price with you before any work starts, and that number does not change after the job is done.
Does AAA do locksmith work for home break-ins?
AAA provides certain roadside assistance services for vehicle lockouts, which may include basic car unlock services depending on the membership tier. However, AAA does not provide residential or commercial locksmith services such as post-break-in rekeying, mortise lock service, door frame reinforcement, or emergency property lockout response. For those needs, you require a dedicated locksmith with the training, equipment, and 24/7 availability to respond to your property. That is exactly what A Plus Locksmith Hollywood provides throughout the Los Angeles area — call 323-693-8007 and we will handle everything from the initial assessment to the final rekeyed lock, confirmed price included.
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