Why a Door Rekey Service May Be Better for your Locks
There are many situations where a door rekey service is a much better option than to replace a lock altogether. For example, if you're considering making one key the master key of all doors in your property, or if you've lost a key but can't be bothered to replace the lock, or if you find it too expensive to do so, rekeying your deadbolts may be a better decision due to its affordability and convenience.
It's a normal reaction to consider DIYing most of your lock issues, but when it comes to replacing a lock, or trying to find your way inside of a locked door, it's a better idea to let the pros handle the job. Many people don't think they need to know of locksmiths until an issue with their locks pop up. Luckily, there are so many professional locksmiths who are readily available, with some even offering the necessary lock work during the oddest hours of the day, to help with whatever problem you are having with your locks, doors, deadbolts, safes, and/or keys.
Understanding the Door Rekey Process
Rekeying deadbolts is a process that requires a lot of time, skill, and a steady hand. This process may be easily described as changing the combination of pins in a deadbolt. Every deadbolt has a unique combination that is opened by a corresponding key; to change the combination on the deadbolts, it is necessary to change pins or to add some more. Of course, once a deadbolt is rekeyed, you can never use your old key for it again, so it's best to rekey a lock only when you have a key to use for it.
You may opt to rekey when you are moving into a new property with so many locks. Instead of changing each one, you can rekey the old locks to open only to a key you already own.
Should You DIY Your Door Rekey?
One of many questions people ask about door rekeying is whether it can be done at home instead of calling a professional. While there are rekeying kits available in the market today, the act of rekeying a door itself will need a masterful hand and a skilled individual to meticulously change the combinations of a door lock. In other words, anyone can possess a door rekey kit, but not anyone can succeed at it. Worse, should you fail with rekeying your door, you could damage your locks and end up just buying a new lock altogether, which is costlier than a lock replacement or installation service.
Before you consider rekeying your door, make sure you know how to repair any mistakes that you might make along the way. Or better yet, save yourself the trouble of doing all that and get an expert to do it for you, quickly and thoroughly.
Our experts can handle a slew of locksmithing services aside from door rekeying. Our qualified locksmith can assist you with so many services related to your locks, gates, doors, safes, or wherever a lock is needed. Should you findy yourself in need of high-quality locksmithing work, call our hotline. Our locksmiths are ready to spring into action, 24/7!
