A Midtown property owner called GI Locksmith after a tenant move-out.
The house, near Overton Park in zip 38104, was locked tight—no working code, no mechanical key. All keys were lost.
1 | Non-destructive entry
The front door carried a failed Kwikset electronic deadbolt. We bypassed the keypad, We decoded the keypad, picked the cylinder, and opened the door—zero drilling, zero damage.
(For another clean entry, see our Harbor Town rekey↗︎.)
2 | Upgrading to a Schlage smart lock
Once inside, we replaced the faulty unit with a Schlage smart lock deadbolt. New batteries, encrypted Wi-Fi, custom user codes, and a keyed override give the landlord remote control and audit trails—features our smart-lock comparison guide↗︎ breaks down in more detail.
3 | Rekeying two wrought iron security doors
On the driveway side, the home has twin security doors (often called ornamental door locks or storm door locks, or wrought iron doors, in Memphis). This particular set of doors, each used a double-sided snap-in deadbolt. We re-pinned both cylinders to match the new master key, lubricated the bolts, and confirmed smooth throw from either side.
4 | Kwikset rekey on interior doors and rear entry doors
Five additional cylinders—Kwikset knobs and deadbolts on wood doors—were set to the same master key. One key now controls every lock, simplifying access for cleaning crews and leasing agents.
5 | Digital hand-off for busy owners
We photographed each finished lock, emailed a progress gallery, and texted the Schlage programming code. The landlord paid through an encrypted invoice link and scheduled showings that evening.
Key takeaways for landlords and property managers
- Smart locks provide code management and access logs—ideal for Airbnb or long-term rentals.
- Rekeying existing cylinders costs less than full hardware replacement.
- Security-door cylinders need the correct snap-in profile; we stock them on-truck for same-day service.
If you manage homes in Midtown, Downtown, West Memphis, AR, Millington, TN or Southaven, MS and surrounding areas, and need rapid commercial Locksmith or residential Locksmith service, GI Locksmith is ready 24/7 give us a call today. Check the gallery below to see how we blend smart-home tech with traditional rekeying.
