Rekeying The Locks on Your New Home in Hutchinson, KS
The Benefits Rekeying Provides Over Replacement
When moving into a home whether used or new, it is often a good idea to change the locks in order to ensure the security of you and your family. The fact is that even if you knew the previous homeowner or the builder, additional people may have keys to your home which could leave you vulnerable to a break-in. However, if you have just moved into, or will be moving into, a new home, you may be wondering whether you should have your home professionally rekeyed, or if you should just have all of the locks in your home replaced. Here are just a few of the reasons why rekeying your home is often the preferred option compared to lock replacement.
Eliminating Floating Keys
As mentioned previously, you may not have any reservations about the previous owner or contractor who had keys to your home previously but the fact is you do not know all the subs that contractor hired in building your home and how many keys may have been handed around. You certinly don’t know which of the prvious owners relative, neighbors, pet sitters, nannies, friends, acquaintances etc. had access to your home before and still might have a key. Getting the key chaged will eliminate that worry completely.
Keep Your Current Hardware
One of the benefits of choosing to have your current locks rekeyed is that this will allow you to keep your current hardware. This can be beneficial if you like the look of your current door handles and locks, as it may be difficult to find matching equipment. If your door locks are modern, secure, and go well with your home’s design and style, then there may be no reason to have them replaced.
Save Money
There is often a misconception that rekeying must be expensive since it is done by a professional locksmith. However, while purchasing new hardware for a door can cost upwards of $200 per door plus the cost of installation, you will only be paying labor fees for the rekeying process, which can save you hundreds of dollars compared to the cost of replacement.
Save Time
Not only is rekeying cheaper than having your home’s locks replaced, but it is also a much quicker process than replacement. The rekeying process is fairly simple and quick for a professional locksmith to perform, and the entire process will be done in a fraction of the time it would have taken you to research locks, modify your doors to fit the new hardware, and have the new hardware installed, saving you precious time.
Contact us to learn more about the benefits of having your new home rekeyed as well as to find out about the locksmith services that we provide in Hutchinson and all of Reno County Kansas.