Rekey Home Locks

Whatever the case may be, rekeying your locks and when to do it should be taken very seriously and is a major part of good home security.  After all, knowledge and best practices can make all the difference in keeping you and your home safe.

Few important reasons to rekey or change the locks at home:

1. You have lost, stolen, or unreturned keys � More than half of homeowners routinely loan out house keys to people who don�t live there.  For example, housekeepers, gardeners, babysitters, neighbors and so on.

2. You have recently moved � A shocking 47 percent of U.S. homeowners did not rekey their locks upon moving into their home, with about a third having never rekeyed or changed their locks at any point since living there.

3. You have new tenants � When tenants move out, they give the key back.
But there�s no way to know if they�re holding on to a copy.  
Ensure the security of your rental unit by rekeying the lock immediately upon tenant departure.  Not only will this ensure no unwanted �houseguests� are staying on the premises while vacant, but it�s also important for the safety of your new tenants.

4. You are remodeling, upgrading, or updating � Even when working with the most reputable contractors, the minute you give them a house key you are giving up control over your own home security.  There is no telling how many copies they could potentially make, and there is no guarantee of the integrity of their subcontractors.