When is lock rekeying a good idea?

Lock Rekeying Services

You have lost your keys. You are landlord renting out your property to a new tenant. Maybe you have just brought a new house and moving in a few days. You have just separated from your spouse. What is common in all these scenarios? Most people fail to realize the importance of lock rekeying in these kinds of scenarios.

If you are not the first owner or the house, this makes absolute sense as you can never be sure how many people (contractors, realtors, previous owners or tenants and neighbors) still have the keys to your house. In order to maintain the security of your property and avoid unauthorized access from people you may have loaned out keys in the past, it is important that you call a locksmith and get your locks rekeyed as soon as possible. You will have peace of mind that a stranger or unwanted person could not get in whenever they want.

What exactly is lock rekeying?

For a standard pin and tumbler lock, a locksmith will re-assemble your lock with a new arrangement of pins and springs, and will cut a new key that will now work with the re-assembled lock. The old key will no longer work on this lock now. Effectively this is similar to installing a brand-new lock without spending on buying new hardware, especially when you are locks are new and in great shape.

How much time does it take? This process takes only a few minutes after a qualified technician reaches you and this will eliminate the possibility that someone with the previous key can access your home without your permission.

Is it always a better option?

Lock rekeying is a good option if you recently installed a new deadbolt. If your is working fine and you haven’t recently faced any problems with its operation or performance, you don’t have to invest in a new locking system as this would only add to your costs. In addition, you may also have to find replacements that not only match with the door aesthetics but also fit perfectly in the holes that are already bored. If not, you may have to pay more for door modifications to install the new hardware, resulting in more spending and efforts.

However, if your lock is old and damaged beyond the point of rekeying, changing it altogether is always a better option to avoid any security breaches. Seasoned burglars can easily tamper with a weak putting your home at an increased risk of break-in. You can also consider replacing your existing locks if you want to go for a better, high-tech system such as high security locks with patented keys or digital locks for improved security.

Always hire a professional locksmith to rekey your locks

A residential locksmith has the training, experience and right equipment to rekey your locks with expertise. A professional will have a good look at your locks and also lubricate it during the process so that your locks perform even better than before.

Racine’s Lock & Key can help with lock rekeying or lock replacement services. Our licensed technicians will also determine what will the best option for you. If you want to have a single key for all the locks of your home, we can help with that too. For more information, give us a call at (262) 509-0366. We will be happy to answer all your queries about locks and security services for your home in Racine.