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Eviction & REO Rekeying, Timed to Your Paperwork

Locks rekeyed or changed when you take possession, scheduled around the writ of possession or the bank’s work order, across The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Cypress and Katy.

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The process

How Eviction and REO Jobs Work

  1. Paperwork

    Send the documents first.

    A writ of possession, court order, or bank or asset-manager work order, plus proof you own or manage the property.

  2. Schedule

    We meet your timeline.

    Tell us the date and time window of the writ execution or access date, and we schedule around it.

  3. Secure

    We rekey or change the locks.

    Every exterior lock is rekeyed or replaced, and you get the new keys, an invoice and photos for your records.

Good to know

Texas Rules We Follow

We check paperwork on every job, so the lock change holds up later.

Evictions and REO

For evictions, we change locks once the writ of possession is executed. For bank-owned properties, we work from the lender’s or asset manager’s work order.

Current tenants

Landlord lockouts for unpaid rent must follow Texas Property Code §92.0081, including advance notice and a new key on request. We ask for the notice before we start.

Honest pricing

Eviction & REO Pricing

Published rates. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.

  • Service call / dispatch feeCredited toward your job$25
  • Residential rekeyPer cylinder$45
  • Commercial lock rekeyPer lock$95
  • Additional commercial lockSame visit$75
  • Lock replacementLabor$150
  • Commercial service call$75

Hardware is quoted before we install it. Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. See the full pricing menu.

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Rated 4.7 Stars on Google

Upfront pricing
Alexey was punctual and his price stated was the price at the end. Having dealt with previous locksmiths giving the run around and upping the price when the service was completed, this was very stress free and professional.
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Storage lock · business
We bought a lock for a storage space and he installed it perfectly! and even fixed the door which was not installed properly!! Highly recommended for any commercial and residential job!
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Rental door
Alex was amazing! He secured a door for us in our Airbnb quickly and efficiently! It looks like we bought it from the store that way!
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Tell us about the job and we'll call or text you back with your price. Requests sent after 9 PM or on Sunday are answered when we open at 7 AM.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for landlords, property managers and asset managers.

What paperwork do you need for an eviction lock change?

The writ of possession or court order, plus proof you own or manage the property, such as a deed, management agreement or ID. For bank-owned properties, we need the lender’s or asset manager’s work order.

Can you meet the constable at the property?

Yes. Tell us the date and time window of the writ execution and we schedule the lock change around it.

How much does an eviction rekey cost?

Residential rekeys are $45 per cylinder. Commercial rekeys are $95 for the first lock and $75 for each additional lock on the same visit. Lock replacement labor is $150, and hardware is quoted first.

Can you change the locks on a current tenant for unpaid rent?

Only when the landlord follows Texas Property Code §92.0081, including the required advance notice and providing a new key on request. We ask for the notice before we start.

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