Billings, MT · Since 1982
Residential Locksmith and Rekeying in Billings, MT
New house, lost keys, a roommate moved out, or a lock that finally gave up: Independent Lock and Parts comes to your home in Billings and fixes it right there in the driveway. Family-owned since 1982.

Home lock services
Most homeowners call us for one of three reasons: they just bought or rented a place and want to know nobody else has a key, a lock is sticking or broken, or they want to stop carrying keys altogether. We handle all three in one visit.
- Rekeying all exterior doors so old keys no longer work
- Deadbolt installation and upgrades to high-security hardware (Schlage, Kwikset)
- Lock repair for sticking, spinning, or broken locks
- Key cutting and duplicate keys made on the spot from the van
- Broken key extraction
- Electronic deadbolts, keypad locks, and smart locks
- Keyed-alike setup so one key opens every door on your property
- Padlocks for sheds, gates, and garages
- Lock hardware for rental homes, duplexes, and vacation properties
Just moved in? Rekey, do not replace
If your locks are in good shape, rekeying is the fast, affordable way to make sure the previous owner, their contractor, and the neighbor who watered the plants can no longer get in. We change the pins inside the existing lock and cut you fresh keys. It costs far less than new hardware and takes about fifteen minutes per door.
If the locks are worn or low quality, we will say so and show you what a proper deadbolt costs. Either way, the decision is yours.
Landlords and property managers
Turnover rekeys are a big part of our week. We keep records for repeat clients so every unit is handled the same way, and we can key a building to a master so you carry one key instead of a ring of fifty.
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What your Billings neighbors are saying
★★★★★I needed to have a lock changed at a property I have listed. I called and they answered right away. They were responsive, available, speedy and very professional. I was very impressed. I have and will continue to refer them to my clients.
Kathleen Candelaria, Billings, MT
★★★★★I can't recommend Independent Lock strongly enough! They have helped me rekey new businesses, installed key pads, got me back into my house (on more than one occasion!), and cut keys on the spot. This locally owned business is one I always trust!
Erica Schuppe, Cody, WY
★★★★★They are awesome! We couldn't get our key out of the door and they came and fixed it for us within a half hour. They also helped us fix another lock that was a security issue. I give them 10/10!
Ashlee Callihan
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rekey a house in Billings?
Our service call starts at $65, plus parts and labor per lock. Rekeying is significantly cheaper than replacing locks. Call for a quote for your number of doors.
Do I need to bring my locks to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile. Doug or Quincy comes to your home with the key machine and parts, and the work is done on site.
Can you make a copy of my house key on the spot?
Yes. We cut keys from the van, so you leave with as many copies as you need.
Do you install smart locks?
Yes. We install keypad and electronic deadbolts and can recommend models that fit your door and your budget.
Do you make car keys?
We do car lockouts, but we do not replace lost automotive keys or program transponder keys.
