Rekeying is a simple, efficient, cheap, and truly effective process that can quickly remedy security risks to residential and commercial properties. Distinct from lock changing, rekeying simply renders previously used keys un-useable, and provides you a new set of keys with which you can operate your locks. In this blog entry, the locksmith experts here at Key Rescue Seattle will detail some of the top reasons to receive rekeying service at your property.
Moved into a Brand New Home
It’s a good idea to change your locks when moving to a brand new home. There’s a risk of somebody still owning spare keys to your property, or keys floating around out there. By changing your locks when you move to a new home, you can eliminate the worry about somebody who used to live in your home returning to it when nobody is around.
Key Loss
When someone in your household loses one of their keys, it’s a good idea to replace or change the locks – especially if the key was lost in a public place or if the address was in the keyring, or perhaps the wallet, purse, or jacket that it was lost with.
Home Improvements
If you had tons of contractors or workers inside your property, you may have given them spare keys to work while you weren’t there. Its possible one of them may have made a copy of the key when you weren’t there. Stay safe by rekeying or changing your lock.
If you Had Stolen Property Returned
This is a bizarre scenario – but if you recently had property stolen and then returned to you, it’s obvious that the criminals know the details of your address and perhaps even to get in. It’s absolutely essential in this scenario to change your locks to protect yourself.
Your Key Broke in your Lock
If your key broke off in one of your locks, it’s a good opportunity to rekey the locks on your property to a single master key. This allows you to stay better organized and not have to worry about carrying multiple keys that work on different doors.
Your Locks are Rusting or Malfunctioning
If your locks are damaged, rusty, or malfunctioning, we recommend upgrading them. Older locks are easier to break through and not lock even when the mechanism is turned.