Everyday Key Cutting and Copies
Standard keys — Kwikset, Schlage, and the other common keyways — get traced from your original or cut to code. A worn original makes a worn copy, so if your key already sticks, say so; cutting to code from the lock itself produces a crisp key that works like day one. We copy mailbox keys, padlock keys, office keys, and cabinet keys too. Because we come to you, there's no line and no gamble on whether the copy will actually turn. Every key gets tested in your lock before we leave.
Restricted and High-Security Keys
Medeco and Mul-T-Lock keys can't be copied at a hardware store, and that's the point. These restricted keyways use patented blanks and precise angled cuts that take specific machines and proper authorization. We duplicate high-security keys correctly, with the documentation these systems call for, so your building's key control stays intact. Thinking about upgrading? Our high-security lock installation pairs pick-resistant cylinders with keys that only copy through controlled channels — which means no surprise duplicates floating around after a tenant moves out.
Broken Key Stuck in the Lock?
Keys snap. Cold mornings, brittle brass, one hard twist, and half your key is jammed in the cylinder. Don't dig at it with tweezers — pushing the fragment deeper turns a quick extraction into a cylinder replacement. We pull the broken piece, check the lock for damage, and cut a fresh key on the spot. If the cylinder took a hit, we can rekey or swap it in the same visit, day or night.
Common Questions
How much does key duplication cost in NYC?
Standard copies cost less than restricted high-security keys. Either way, you get a transparent quote before work begins, no hidden fees.
Can you copy Medeco or Mul-T-Lock keys?
Yes, with proper authorization. These restricted keyways take specific blanks and cutting equipment, which we carry. Bring the documentation for your key system and we'll handle the rest.
Can you make a key if I lost the original?
Yes. We can cut a new key to code from the lock itself, or rekey the cylinder and hand you a fresh set — often the smarter choice if the lost key might be in someone else's pocket.
My key broke off in the lock. Can you fix it?
Yes. We extract the fragment, inspect the cylinder, and cut a replacement on-site, 24/7 anywhere in the five boroughs.