House Key Copy and Duplication in Milwaukee
Locksmith Milwaukee Now cuts house, apartment, mailbox, and padlock keys in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it, on site with the key machine we bring. A house key copy starts at $10. We work 24/7, every day of the year. Call or text us with a photo of the key.
Keys we copy on site in Milwaukee
When you need a key made for a house or an apartment, we cut it at your door, and each copy is tested in the lock before we leave. We cut:
- House and apartment keys. Front door, back door, and the door from the garage, for Schlage, Kwikset, and other common brands.
- Deadbolt and storm door keys. Including the small key for a storm door handle.
- Mailbox keys. For your own mailbox at a house or in an apartment building.
- Padlock keys. For a shed, a gate, or a storage unit you rent.
- Keys for keypad and smart locks. The backup key for the cylinder in the lock.
If a key needs a blank we do not carry with us, we tell you before the visit. Each copy takes a few minutes.
Copies cut to the factory code
Every key wears down over the years, and a copy made from a worn key copies the wear too. That is why a fresh copy from a kiosk sometimes works worse than the old key. Our machine reads each cut and cuts the new key to the factory depth for that brand, so the copy works the way the original did when it was new.
When a key is badly worn or bent, we can also cut a key to the lock itself. If a lock is worn as well, a lock repair on the same visit puts the lock and the keys back in step.
Spare keys for the family and for tenants
A spare key matters most on the day it is needed. Families copy keys for a teenager who starts coming home alone, for a parent who checks on the house, or for a neighbor who waters plants. Landlords copy keys for each tenant and keep one set for the building, and we cut the whole set on one visit.
Keys stamped Do Not Duplicate
Some keys for apartment buildings and offices are stamped Do Not Duplicate. For those keys, we ask for proof that you own or manage the property, or a written okay from the manager, so a copy goes only to the right person. Our answer on Do Not Duplicate keys explains what the stamp means and what controls copies.
How a key copy visit goes
- Send a photo of the keyText us or call with the address and a photo of both sides of the key.
- Proof of addressA photo ID and a lease, a utility bill, or a deed. A house key opens a home, so it gets the same care as any lock work.
- We cut on siteWe read the key, cut the copies on site, and clean the edges.
- We test every copyEach new key is tried in the lock, and any key that turns hard is recut on the spot.
Key copy prices in Milwaukee
| House key copy | from $10 |
|---|---|
| Rekey, first lock | from $59 |
| Rekey, each additional lock | from $20 |
| Spare car key (you have a working key) | from $69 |
The starting price is for one standard house key. The total depends on how many keys you need and what else we do on the visit, and we confirm it before we start.
Copy the key or rekey the lock
Copies help when every key is accounted for. When a key went missing, or a past tenant or roommate still has one, more copies do not change who can open the door. In that case, rekey the lock first, then make as many new keys as you need. All other home services are on our residential locksmith page.
Car keys
Car keys with a chip or a remote are cut and then programmed to the car, which is a different job from a house key. See our spare car key page for that work.
Cities we serve around Milwaukee
Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Racine County.
Questions about key copies in Milwaukee
How much does a key copy cost?
A standard house key copy starts at $10. The total depends on the number of keys and the visit, and we confirm it before we start.
Can you copy a worn key?
Yes. We cut the copy to the factory depth for each cut, so the new key works better than the worn one.
Can you make a key without the original?
Yes. We can cut a key to the lock itself, or rekey the lock and cut new keys.
Can you copy a mailbox key?
Yes, for your own mailbox. We cut the copy on site and test it in the mailbox lock.
Do you copy keys stamped Do Not Duplicate?
We ask for proof that you own or manage the property, or a written okay from the manager, before we cut that key.
How long does it take to copy a key?
A few minutes per key, and every copy is tested in the lock.