If you have recently purchased a home, congratulations!
However, have you asked the question “Who has keys?” It’s very common to give spare keys to family, friends, and neighbours – people the previous owners knew and trusted, but do you? Unless you run in the same circles as the sellers, it’s very unlikely you would know the same people so having keys to your home with strangers can be unsettling. There are many ways to eliminate the unknown in this case, so lets look at some of your options:
Replace the Locks
Replacing the locks on your new home is certainly an option! If you don’t like the finish of the locks that are currently on your home, this is a perfect opportunity to do a simple home improvement project! Another advantage is that you don’t have to worry about wear and tear on the locks since they are brand new, no worrying about a latch breaking unexpectedly and locking you out. However there is a downside, cost. Replacing the locks on your home can get expensive, with hardware options reaching upwards of $250 per door, not necessarily money a new homeowner would want to spend when lawyers and movers still need to be paid.
Upgrade the Locks
Likewise you might be thinking about adding Smart Home devices into your new home, and considering Smart Home Locks. These locks are secure, and boast the same security features as traditional key operated locks, with the convenience of not needing to have a key – say goodbye to lockouts! You can also let friends and family in by unlocking your door remotely on many models. The downside is again cost, as these locks can be over $300 each.
Rekey the Locks
Rekeying is a safe, simple, and cost effective way to ensure you know who has keys to your home. In this process the locksmith opens your existing locks and changes the pins inside, making the old keys obsolete and issuing you new ones. Another advantage to rekeying your existing locks is that it is possible to put all the locks on a single key! No need to have a drawer full of keys to mystery doors and things long forgotten that you can’t bring yourself to throw out “just incase”.
Our skilled locksmiths are happy to help you select the option that’s right for you and your family and take care of installation to take one thing off your list of things to do, and give you peace of mind that you wont have any unexpected guests.
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