You may not think about it often, but rekeying the locks of your home or business is an important security procedure. Whether you’re moving into a new home or you are not 100% sure of who has a key to your current locks, rekeying your locks will give you peace of mind and secure your home from potential intruders. While many people go straight to replacing all their locks, rekeying is often a simpler, more affordable alternative. But why, and when, should you rekey your locks? Advanced Lock and Security is here to give you the information you need about rekeying, and, when you’re ready to add another level of security to your home, we’re here to help you do it in a hassle free way.
There are a couple reasons you may want to consider rekeying your locks. First, though it may not be the first thing you think of, rekeying your locks should be in the top five or ten items on your to-do list when you move into a new home. Why? Because whether you’ve just moved into a brand new home, or your home has been previously inhabited, more people may have keys than you know. Even if it’s a new home and you’re the first owner, the contractors building your home will often have master keys to all the homes in a project, and the master pins and springs in the door locks often are never removed. This means that anyone who still has that master key could enter your home at any time. If there have been previous inhabitants of your home, rekeying should be a top priority because there is no way to know how many copies of your key there are. Often, keys are made that are never turned in once the home is sold, so rekeying is necessary to make sure no unauthorized person has access to a key that could enable them to simply walk into your house from the front door. When moving into a new home, or any other time you’re simply not sure who has a copy of your home or business’ key, it’s best to be safe than sorry and consult a local locksmith like Advanced Lock and Security to get advice on rekeying.
Another time you’ll definitely want to rekey your locks is if your home has been burglarized there has been an attempted burglary. At this point, someone has either broken your locks, figured out how to pick them, or found some other way to bypass them. If this has happened, you should not put off rekeying. Advanced Lock and Security would be happy to work with you and not only help you rekey, but also give advice on other ways to secure your home and recover from a burglary.
When you’ve moved into a new home or after a burglary are just a few examples of when and why you should rekey your locks. Rekeying is simply a great way to reduce the stress of not knowing who may have a key to your home. If you rekey, you know exactly who has every single key, making your home safer and more secure. Advanced Lock and Security is always willing to help you better secure your home, even if it’s just advice, so give us a call whenever you find yourself in need of that extra level of safety.
