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Sargent Lock Rekeying: The Ashburn Owner’s Guide

We stock Sargent-compatible lock rekeying cylinders and cores for same-day installation across Ashburn, typically running $89-$165 per cylinder with the final price quoted in writing before we dispatch. Most Ashburn homeowners discover their Sargent lock needs rekeying after a move, a lost key, or a tenant turnover - or when the key starts sticking in the cylinder at the front door of their Broadlands or Brambleton home. The name on the invoice is the same name on the van.

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Which Sargent Models This Applies To

Sargent manufactures several cylinder families, and matching the right core to your existing hardware is where most rekeying jobs go sideways. We regularly service the 6300 series small-format interchangeable cores (SFIC), the 6500 series large-format interchangeable cores (LFIC), and the standard rim and mortise cylinders found on Sargent 10-line, 20-line, and 80-series exit devices. The SFIC cores are the ones you will see in most Ashburn commercial spaces and in some higher-end residential setups near One Loudoun - they measure 0.748 inches in diameter and require a compatible housing, not just any Best-style core.

To identify what you have, look for the Sargent stamping on the cylinder face or the key bow. The keyway profile matters: Sargent uses proprietary keyways (LA, LB, LC, and the restricted LD series) that are not interchangeable with Schlage or Kwikset blanks. We carry both OEM Sargent cores and quality aftermarket equivalents keyed to Sargent specifications. For restricted keyways, OEM is your only option - aftermarket manufacturers cannot duplicate the LD keyway legally. For standard LA/LB keyways, a properly spec’d aftermarket core saves roughly 30% on parts cost with no loss of function, and we will show you both options in writing before you decide.

Signs Your Sargent Lock Rekeying Is Failing

• Key sticks or requires jiggling to turn. The pin chambers inside the cylinder have accumulated dust and oxidation, or the bottom pins have developed flat spots from repeated shear-line contact. In Ashburn’s pollen-heavy spring seasons, we see this accelerate when homeowners track debris into the keyway.
• Key turns but the bolt does not retract. The tailpiece or cam connecting the cylinder to the latch mechanism has worn or slipped out of alignment. This is a cylinder replacement issue on mortise locks, not a lubrication fix.
• Different keys operate the same lock, or your key works in a neighbor’s door. The pin stack has worn to a “ghost” shear line where multiple key heights can align the pins. This is a genuine security failure, not a convenience issue, and it means immediate rekeying or replacement.
• Key breaks off in the cylinder. The keyway is binding due to misaligned top pins or a damaged plug, and the brass key has sheared at its weakest point. Extracting the broken piece without damaging the cylinder requires the right extractor tools - we carry six sizes on every van.
• Core spins freely or pulls partially out of the housing. The retaining clip or c-clip on an interchangeable core has fatigued, or the control lug has worn. On SFIC cores, this is a 15-minute fix if caught early; if the core separates completely, the control pins can drop into the housing and the repair becomes a full disassembly.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

Sargent lock rekeying in Ashburn runs $89-$165 per cylinder, with the exact price set by three factors: whether you need standard or restricted keyway cores, whether the existing cylinder is serviceable or requires full replacement, and how many cylinders need matching to a single key. A single residential deadbolt rekey with a standard keyway sits at the low end of that range. A commercial SFIC core replacement with master-keying and six pinned chambers pushes toward the high end.

Every rekeying quote includes removal of the existing cylinder, pinning to your new key code, reinstallation and function testing, and two cut keys per cylinder. Additional keys are $8 each. The work carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise - if a pin drops, a key sticks, or a cylinder binds within a year, we return and correct it at no charge. Haven Standard Clause 1 applies: the price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice, and our technicians are not permitted to change it at your door.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely check two things: whether the keyway is visibly obstructed (a flashlight and compressed air can clear surface debris), and whether the problem follows the key or the lock (try a spare key before calling). Beyond that, Sargent cylinders contain between five and seven pin chambers with springs under compression. Disassembling a cylinder without a pinning kit and a follower tool will scatter springs and top pins across your floor - we have recovered enough from Ashburn garage floors to know this is not hypothetical.

Rekeying also requires precise depth measurements to .001-inch tolerances. A pin that is 0.005 inches too long or too short will either jam the cylinder or create a security gap. We carry Sargent-spec pinning kits, key gauges, and factory key blanks on every van. If you are in Ashburn, Broadlands, or Brambleton and need a cylinder rekeyed today, call (571) 410-8874 and we will quote the exact price before we head your way.

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