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Duplicate Keys, Spare Keys & Lock Services: How Long Does It Take?

One of the most common questions we get is: 'How long will this take?' Here's a complete, honest guide to service times for every common locksmith job — so you can plan your day.

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Arrival time:15–25 min
Key duplication:5–10 min
Rekeying:20–30 min per lock
All times are on-site after arrival. Serving all Gwinnett County.

Service Time Guide

All times are on-site after arrival. We come to you anywhere in Gwinnett County.

House Key Duplication

5–10 minutes

A standard house key copy takes about 5 minutes on our mobile key cutting machine. We carry blanks for most residential lock brands.

Cost:Low cost
Available in Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee, Snellville & all Gwinnett County

Car Key Cutting (No Chip)

10–15 minutes

Basic car keys without a transponder chip are cut quickly on-site. Older vehicles (pre-2000) often use these simpler keys.

Cost:Low cost
Mobile service across Gwinnett County

Transponder Car Key (Cut + Program)

30–45 minutes

Modern car keys have a transponder chip that must be programmed to your vehicle's ECU. We cut and program on-site — no tow to the dealer needed.

Cost:Moderate — significantly less than dealer
Serving Lawrenceville, Buford, Duluth, Suwanee & all Gwinnett County

Smart Key / Proximity Key Programming

30–60 minutes

Push-to-start smart keys require specialized programming equipment. We handle most makes and models on-site.

Cost:Moderate to high — still less than dealer
Mobile service across Gwinnett County

Lock Rekeying (Residential)

20–30 minutes per lock

Rekeying changes the internal pins of your lock so old keys no longer work. It's the fastest and most affordable way to secure your home after moving in, losing a key, or a breakup.

Cost:Low to moderate
Serving all Gwinnett County homes

Lock Replacement

30–45 minutes per lock

Full lock replacement installs a new deadbolt or knob lock. Recommended when a lock is damaged, outdated, or you want to upgrade to a higher-security lock.

Cost:Moderate (plus cost of new lock)
Available across Gwinnett County

Car Lockout (Unlock Only)

5–10 minutes on-site

Opening a locked car door is one of our fastest services. Our locksmiths use professional tools that open your car in minutes without any damage.

Cost:Low to moderate
24/7 service across Gwinnett County

All Keys Lost (Car)

45–90 minutes

If you have no working key for your vehicle, we create a new key from scratch using your VIN and specialized equipment. This is more complex but avoids an expensive tow to the dealer.

Cost:Moderate to high — still less than dealer
Mobile service across Gwinnett County

Need a Key Made or Lock Serviced?

We come to you. Mobile service across all of Gwinnett County — Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee, Buford, Snellville & more.

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