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Key Duplication Colorado Springs: House, Office & Car Key Copies
You’ve only got one key to your car. If you lose it tomorrow, you’re looking at a $300+ bill from the dealership, a tow truck, and half your day wasted sitting around waiting. Or maybe you’ve got one house key and every time your teenager borrows it, you worry about whether it’ll make it back home. Getting a spare key made isn’t just convenient. It’s one of the smartest, cheapest insurance policies you can buy.
At Jefferson Locksmith Colorado, we provide professional key duplication services for homes, vehicles, and businesses throughout Colorado Springs and surrounding areas nearby communities. Whether you need a spare house key, an extra car key with a programmed chip, or copies for your office, we’ll make sure you get keys that actually work, not the poorly cut copies you’d get from a hardware store kiosk.
Call 719-419-9400 or text us a photo of your key for a free quote today. We’re open 7 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week.
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Why you shouldn't trust hardware store kiosk key copies
We see it all the time at our Colorado Springs shop. Someone brings in a key they got copied at a Walmart or Home Depot kiosk for $3, and it doesn’t work right. Maybe it’s hard to insert. Maybe you have to jiggle it to get it to turn. Maybe it works fine for a week and then starts sticking. You figure it’s just a cheap copy and you live with it.
Here’s what’s actually happening. Those automated kiosks use cutting wheels that wear down over time and aren’t calibrated regularly. When a key is cut even slightly wrong, it puts uneven pressure on the pins inside your lock.
Over months of use, that poorly cut key is actually wearing out your lock’s internal components. Eventually, even your original key stops working smoothly, and you’re facing a lock replacement that costs ten times what you saved on that cheap copy.
When we duplicate a key at Jefferson Locksmith Colorado, we use precision equipment that gets calibrated regularly. More importantly, we test every single key we cut before it leaves our shop or mobile van. We’ll insert it into a test lock or your actual lock to make sure it turns smoothly with no resistance. It might cost a few dollars more than a kiosk, but you’re getting a key that actually works and won’t damage your locks over time.
If you’ve already got a poorly cut key from a kiosk that’s giving you problems, bring it in. We’ll make you a proper copy from your original key and you’ll immediately feel the difference. We’re specialists in automotive locksmith services throughout Colorado Springs
Spare car keys before you need them
Here’s a scenario that plays out in Colorado Springs every single day. Someone loses their only car key. Maybe it fell out of their pocket on a hike at Garden of the Gods. Maybe it got left at a restaurant downtown. Maybe their kid took it to school by accident. Now they’re stuck, their car isn’t going anywhere, and they’ve got to figure out how to get a replacement.
The dealership will charge you $300 to $500 for a new key, plus you’ll need to get your car towed there if you can’t even get inside to put it in neutral. And you’ll wait days for the key to arrive because most dealers don’t keep them in stock. Or you can call a mobile locksmith who operates out of a van with no physical location. They’ll charge you $250 to $400 and you’re hoping they actually show up and do quality work.
We make spare car keys at our Colorado Springs shop for $180 to $350 depending on your vehicle’s make and model, and we can usually have it cut and programmed in 30 to 45 minutes. We can also come to you anywhere in Colorado Springs if you need mobile service. That spare key sitting in your wallet or hidden on your vehicle could save you hundreds of dollars and hours of frustration.
If you’ve already lost all your keys, check out our car key replacement service.
What makes car key duplication more expensive?
If you’re wondering why a car key costs so much more than a house key, here’s the reason. Modern car keys aren’t just pieces of metal. They contain transponder chips that communicate with your vehicle’s immobilizer system. When you turn the key, the chip sends a signal to your car’s computer. If the signal doesn’t match, the car won’t start. It’s an anti-theft system that’s been standard on most vehicles since the mid-1990s.
When we duplicate a car key, we’re not just cutting the metal blade. We’re also programming a new chip to match your vehicle’s security system. That requires specialized equipment and software that costs thousands of dollars, plus training to use it correctly. We’ve invested in dealer-grade programming tools so we can handle most makes and models right here in Colorado Springs.
Car keys we duplicate
We can duplicate keys for most vehicles including Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, and many others. This includes standard metal keys for older vehicles, transponder chip keys, remote key fobs, and push-to-start smart keys.
If you’ve got a European luxury vehicle like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or Volkswagen, we can handle those too, though the programming process is more complex and costs a bit more. When you call or text us your vehicle’s year, make, and model, we’ll tell you right away whether we can duplicate your key and what it will cost.
The process is straightforward. You bring us your existing key, we cut a new blade to match, program the chip, and test it in your vehicle before you leave. If you only have one key and you’re worried about being without it while we make the duplicate, the whole process usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. You can wait at our shop or we can call you when it’s ready.
Why we’re cheaper than the dealership
Dealerships have massive overhead. They’ve got huge facilities, large staff, and franchise fees to pay. They also make most of their money on new car sales and service, so key duplication is just a side service they charge premium prices for. When you get a key from a dealership, you’re paying for all that overhead.
We’re a locally owned locksmith shop in Colorado Springs. Our overhead is lower, we buy key blanks in bulk, and key services are our primary business. We’re not trying to be the cheapest option in town. We’re trying to offer the best value, which means quality work at fair prices.
Extra house keys for family and peace of mind
How many keys do you have to your house right now? If the answer is one or two, you’re living dangerously. All it takes is one lost key, one door that closes behind you while you’re checking the mail, one kid who forgets their key at school, and suddenly you’re locked out. Now you’re calling a locksmith for an emergency lockout that costs $80 to $150 when a spare key would have cost you $10. Need help right now? Check our emergency locksmith services.
We duplicate house keys for Colorado Springs residents every single day. People come in when they move into a new home and want spares for their kids. Parents come in before their teenager starts driving and needs a key to get in after school. Homeowners come in after they’ve locked themselves out once and don’t want to go through that again.
Basic house key duplication costs $5 to $15 per key depending on the type of key blank we need. Most standard Kwikset and Schlage keys are on the lower end of that range. If you’ve got a less common brand or a key with a security feature, it might be a bit more. We’ll tell you the price before we cut the key. We offer complete residential locksmith services including rekeying and lock installation.
The process takes about five minutes per key. You can bring your original key to our shop at 300 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, and we’ll make as many copies as you need while you wait. If you need several keys made, maybe for multiple family members or for a rental property you manage, we can handle larger orders and often give you a better per-key rate.
When to rekey instead of duplicate
Sometimes people come in asking for key copies when what they really need is to rekey their locks. Here’s the difference. Key duplication makes copies of your existing key. Rekeying changes the internal pins of your lock so your old keys no longer work and you get a completely new set of keys.
You should rekey instead of duplicate if you’ve just moved into a new home, if you’ve lost keys and you’re worried about who might have them, if you’ve had employees or tenants leave, or if you just want to start fresh with new keys. Rekeying a typical house costs $80 to $150 depending on how many locks you have. If you’re not sure which service you need, just call us and describe your situation. We’ll point you in the right direction.
Office and commercial key management in Colorado Springs
If you run a business in Colorado Springs, managing keys can become a headache fast. You’ve got keys for the front door, back door, office doors, storage rooms, filing cabinets, and who knows what else. Employees need copies. People lose them. Staff turns over and you’re never quite sure who has keys to what.
We handle commercial key duplication for businesses throughout Colorado Springs including retail shops, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and property management companies. We can duplicate standard commercial keys for brands like Best, Arrow, Sargent, and Corbin Russwin. Commercial key copies typically run $10 to $20 per key depending on the keyway.
If you’re tired of managing dozens of different keys for different doors, ask us about master key systems. A master key system lets you give employees keys that only open the doors they need access to, while you keep a master key that opens everything. When an employee leaves, you only rekey the specific locks they had access to instead of rekeying your entire building. It’s more secure and way more convenient.
We also handle access control systems, electronic locks, and other commercial security solutions. If you’re looking to upgrade from traditional keys to keypad entry or card access systems, we can assess your property and recommend solutions that make sense for your business and budget.
Learn more about our commercial locksmith solutions for Colorado Springs businesses.
High-security and restricted keys
Some keys can’t be duplicated at hardware stores or kiosks because they’re patented or legally restricted. These high-security key systems are designed to prevent unauthorized copying, which makes them ideal for businesses, property management companies, and anyone who needs strict control over who has access to their property.
We’re authorized to duplicate certain high-security key systems including Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, ASSA Abloy, and Schlage Primus. For these keys, you’ll need to provide a key card or proof of authorization. That’s not us being difficult. That’s the whole point of a restricted key system. Without that authorization requirement, anyone could walk into any locksmith and get copies made, which defeats the purpose of having a high-security system.
High-security key duplication typically costs $25 to $60 per key depending on the system. If you’re not sure whether your keys are restricted, bring one in and we’ll identify it for you. We can also help you set up a high-security key system if you’re concerned about unauthorized key duplication at your business or property.
Our key duplication process
When you bring a key to our Colorado Springs shop or request mobile service, here’s what happens. First, we inspect your original key for wear or damage. If your original key is worn down, we might recommend using a different original if you have one, because copying a worn key means the copy will have the same wear issues.
Next, we select the correct key blank from our inventory. We stock hundreds of different blanks for residential, commercial, and automotive keys. For house and office keys, we use a precision key cutting machine that traces your original key and cuts an exact duplicate. For car keys, we cut the metal blade and then program the transponder chip using our automotive diagnostic equipment.
Finally, we test the key. For house and office keys, we’ll insert the new key into a test lock to make sure it turns smoothly. For car keys, we’ll test it in your vehicle to confirm the chip is programmed correctly and the key starts the engine. We don’t hand you a key and hope it works. We make sure it works before you leave.
The whole process takes about five to fifteen minutes for house and office keys, or thirty to forty-five minutes for car keys that require chip programming.
Why choose Jefferson Locksmith Colorado for key duplication
You’ve got options when it comes to getting keys made in Colorado Springs. You could go to a hardware store kiosk, call a mobile locksmith with no physical location, or work with an established local locksmith shop. Here’s why we think we’re the best choice:
We’ve got both a physical storefront and mobile service. Our shop at 300 Garden of the Gods Road gives you a place to come if you want to stop by, browse our services, and get keys made on the spot. Our mobile units let us come to you anywhere in Colorado Springs if that’s more convenient. You get the reliability of an established local business with the convenience of mobile service.
We use professional-grade equipment. Our key cutting machines are calibrated regularly and maintained properly. Our automotive programming tools are dealer-grade equipment that cost thousands of dollars. We’re not cutting corners with cheap equipment that produces low-quality copies.
We test every key we make. You’re not leaving with a key and hoping it works. We confirm it works before it leaves our hands.
We’re licensed and insured with a one-year warranty on all our work. If you have any issues with a key we duplicate, we’ll make it right.
We’ve been serving Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, Manitou Springs, and surrounding communities since 2018. We’ve built our reputation on quality work, fair pricing, and treating customers the way we’d want to be treated.
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Frequently asked questions about key duplication
I got a key copied at Home Depot and it doesn't work smoothly. Can you make a better one?
Yes. Bring in your original key, not the poorly cut copy, and we’ll make you a new duplicate using precision equipment. You’ll immediately notice the difference in how smoothly it works.
The dealership wants $350 for a spare car key. Why are you cheaper?
Dealerships have high overhead and key services aren’t their primary business. We’re a specialized locksmith shop with lower overhead and dealer-grade equipment. We can offer better pricing while still doing quality work.
Can you duplicate a key without the original?
In most cases, yes. For house and office keys, we can create a new key by code if you know the key code, or we can decode the lock itself. For car keys, we can create a new key using your vehicle’s VIN and our programming equipment. This is more expensive than duplicating from an existing key, but it’s absolutely possible.
How long does it take to duplicate a car key?
Most car keys take 30 to 45 minutes because we need to cut the blade and program the transponder chip. If you’re in a rush, call ahead and we can often have it ready when you arrive.
Do you offer mobile key duplication?
Yes. Our mobile locksmiths can come to your home, office, or vehicle location anywhere in Colorado Springs. Mobile service is convenient if you can’t easily get to our shop or if you need keys made for multiple properties in one trip.
Can you duplicate high-security or restricted keys?
We can duplicate certain high-security systems including Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Schlage Primus, but you’ll need to provide a key card or authorization. If your keys are restricted and you don’t have authorization, we won’t be able to duplicate them. That’s the whole point of a restricted system.
How much does key duplication cost?
House keys run $5 to $15 each. Office keys run $10 to $20. High-security keys run $25 to $60. Car keys without chips run $45 to $75. Transponder car keys run $120 to $220. Smart keys and push-to-start fobs run $180 to $350. The exact price depends on your specific key type and vehicle make and model. Call or text us and we’ll give you an exact quote.
Get your spare keys made today
Don’t wait until you lose your only key to think about getting spares made. Whether you need an extra car key, house keys for your family, or commercial keys for your Colorado Springs business, we’re here to help. Stop by our shop at 300 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 250, or call 719-419-9400 to request mobile service. You can also text us a photo of your key and we’ll send you a quote.
Jefferson Locksmith Colorado. Professional key duplication in Colorado Springs with precision equipment, tested results, and prices that make sense.