Residential locksmith · Havertown, PA
Lock Rekeying in Havertown, PA
We bring lock rekeying to homes across Havertown. One call gets you a plain answer about when we can be there.
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How lock rekeying works in Havertown
An address on a lost key ring connects those keys to your home in Havertown.
You may not know who found them or whether copies exist. We rekey the existing cylinders, changing the small internal pins so the old keys no longer work and a new key operates them. The visible hardware stays in place, and the door keeps the same appearance. This is also an option when you move in or a roommate leaves with a key.
For a home in Havertown, you can decide which entrances need new keys, including a front door, a back door or a side door. You might want one key for all of them, though the existing locks must accept the same type of key. We can check whether that is possible and explain your options if it is not. Rekeying changes which keys operate the lock, while replacement gives you different hardware. Replacing a lock may make more sense if it is damaged or you want a different style or function.
What we ask when you call
Tell us whether your concern is a missing key, a move, or someone who no longer needs access.
That tells us why you may want to include certain entrances. Have a count of the doors ready, along with the number of keyed locks on each. A door may have a keyed handle and a separate deadbolt, so counting doors alone may not describe the whole job. Mention any door you want to leave out, since its existing keys will still operate it.
We will ask whether you have a working key for each lock and whether you want one key for the outside doors. Locks need compatible key openings to share a key, so details about their appearance are useful. If you can, have clear photos of both sides of each lock ready. Also mention any lock that sticks or is difficult to turn, because rekeying may not address the cause.
Once we reach the door
If a contractor had a key during a project, you may want to change who can use it.
We examine the doors you choose and check the condition and key compatibility of their locks. You might include the front, back and side entrances, or only the doors that key opened. Before we begin, we explain whether the existing locks are suitable for rekeying and whether they can share one key. Different keyways may mean replacing some hardware if you want a single key for every outside door.
Rekeying changes the pins inside the existing cylinders, so the contractor's old key should no longer operate them. The visible hardware stays in place, while replacement gives you a different lock if the existing one is worn or you want a different style. Once the work is complete, we check the new keys with you on each included door, with the door open and closed. If you still have an old key, we can test it too. We also show you which new key operates each entrance, so you know what to use.
- You callWhich door and which lock.
- A few questionsWhat happens when you use it.
- The plan, firstRepair, rekey or replace.
- Tested with youKey, latch and bolt.
Lock Rekeying near you in Havertown
Moving into a home in Oakmont can leave you with a key that opens the door but no clear record of who else has a copy.
Rekeying changes the lock so old keys no longer work, while keeping the existing hardware in place. We rekey the doors you choose, and a door left out will still accept its old key.
For your home in Havertown, you may want one key for every outside door. That is possible when the locks have compatible keyways, the openings that accept a key. If they are not compatible, you can keep separate keys or replace a lock so it matches the others. Rekeying alone will not repair worn or damaged hardware, so replacement may be the better choice if it is failing.
Keeping it working
If the lost set had your address on the ring, remember that rekeying only changes the locks you included.
Any doors left out may still open with those missing keys. Keep a spare with someone you trust, and avoid attaching your address to it. If other people had copies of the old set, decide who should have the new one and keep track of any duplicates.
Try the new key in each keyed side with the door open, and check that it turns smoothly without force. If it sticks, will not turn, or works in one door but not another it should fit, call us to take another look. Avoid twisting against resistance, since the key could bend or break. For routine care, follow the lock manufacturer's lubricant instructions and avoid household oil, which can collect dirt.
Common questions about lock rekeying
Can I keep my house key and use it for the lock on my shed door too?
You may be able to use your house key for the shed lock if both accept the same type of key and the shed lock can be rekeyed. A key that fits one lock may not fit another, even when the locks look alike. Some shed locks cannot be rekeyed. In that case, replacing the shed lock with a compatible one is another choice.
My front door hardware has a finish I dislike. Will rekeying give it a different look?
No, rekeying leaves the visible hardware and its finish as they are. It changes parts inside the existing lock so a different key works. Replacing the lock gives you a choice of appearance and may make sense if you want different features. A replacement comes with its own key, though a compatible lock may be set up to match a key you already use.
In my Havertown home, if I rekey only the back door, will my old key still open the front?
Yes, your old key will still open the front door if that lock is left unchanged. Rekeying affects only the locks included in the work, even when several doors started out using the same key. That lets you choose which doors change, but anyone who has the old key can still use it on the front door. Consider each outside entry you want that key to stop opening.
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