Get Expert Rekeying For MA's Residential & Commercial Properties
As locksmiths, it should go without saying that the integrity of your locks and keys is of the utmost importance to us! Not every lock or every key in your property is going to have perfect functionality. There are plenty of instances where you would need to change a lock, such as losing the key or having a break-in occur. However, there are some instances where a simpler, more cost-effective solution can come into play. Rekeying can help improve the integrity of your doors and locks without the complicated process of changing your locks entirely. Our team of locksmiths can make this process seamless for homeowners and business owners in Norwood and the surrounding areas! Keep reading to learn more about how we can preserve the integrity of your locks and keys!
What Is Rekeying?
Rekeying is not quite the same process as completely changing the lock. Every lock is operated with a mechanism that involves a cylinder that houses a number of pins. When a key is placed into a lock, the pins adjust to meet the key’s shape, only opening the door if the key shape perfectly aligns with the specific height of the pins. Rather than changing the entirety of the locking mechanism, rekeying simply removes and readjusts the locking pins to meet new heights, which correspond to a new key. As a result, the old key becomes unusable while the key in question becomes the new apparatus for opening the lock. In layman’s terms, rekeying involves changing the structure of an existing lock to adhere to a new key.
The Best Situations For Rekeying Your Locks
The biggest decision for property owners to mull over is whether to pursue rekeying or replacing the locks entirely. As expected, each practice has different use cases, so it’s important to determine which solution works best for you. Our team will be happy to steer you in the right direction! We’ll take a look at your circumstances and recommend the best path forward. Generally, the following situations are where a rekeying service would work the best:
- You’ve moved into a new property recently
- Your home locks require multiple keys
- You’ve lost your key and are worried someone might find it
Benefits Of Rekeying
Rekeying is a process that can improve your peace of mind and make your building more secure! If this is a service that you’re considering, the team at Ace Locksmith can ensure that it’s performed with pinpoint precision and perfection. We’ll work surgically to replace your locking pins so that your property can reap benefits like this!
- Improved security for your establishment
- More cost-effective than complete lock replacement
- It allows you to keep existing hardware
- Better control of your keys
Contact Ace Locksmith For Expert Rekeying Services in Norwood & Beyond
There’s no better team to adjust your locking mechanisms than our experienced locksmiths! Ace Locksmith has worked with homes and businesses across Massachusetts to improve their security and locking mechanisms. We’ll use our surgical precision and expert workmanship to give you the most secure locks possible! If you need rekeying services performed at your establishment, click here to contact us directly!
No, rekeying and lock replacement are not the same thing! Lock replacement involves taking apart the entire mechanism, including pins and hardware, and replacing it with something better. Rekeying only changes out the pins in an existing lock, keeping the old hardware while ensuring that any older keys can’t unlock the door.
If your lock’s hardware is in good condition, but you’re in a situation where you can no longer access your old keys (they were lost or stolen), rekeying is a quality option that can rectify the situation.
Rekeying is a relatively straightforward process, with the longest time maxing out at around half an hour. However, this time can increase or decrease depending on how many locks need to be replaced.
Whenever your lock hardware has past its expiration date, is broken or work out, or has otherwise been damaged, you should operate with the assumption that it can’t be salvaged and go forth with lock replacement.
We can work with any residential property, including exterior and interior doors, in our target service area. For commercial businesses and other applications, we recommend lock replacement.
