Lock Rekeying in Limerick, PA

A contractor had a key during your project, and now you may not know who else has a copy.

In Limerick, we rekey by changing the pins inside your existing lock cylinders. Previous keys no longer operate the rekeyed cylinders, and we provide new keys that do. Moving into a home, parting ways with a roommate, or losing a key can raise the same question: who still has access? You can choose which entrances need a new key and keep others on their current keys.

For a home in Limerick, you might include the front, back, and side doors, or select only the entrances connected to the missing or shared key. If you want one key for every outside door, we check whether the existing hardware is compatible; some pieces may need replacement to share a key. Rekeying keeps what is already on the door, including its appearance, while replacement gives you different hardware altogether. A lock that is worn or damaged may need repair or replacement rather than a change of key.

If a contractor had a key during your project, we start by looking at the doors that key could open and how their locks operate.

We inspect the existing cylinders for wear and compare their key openings to see whether they can share one new key. You may want to include a patio door or an exterior door to the garage, not just the front door. You choose which doors to rekey, and any you leave out will keep their current keys.

Before work begins, we explain that rekeying changes the pins inside the cylinder while the outside hardware stays in place. If a lock is worn or the key openings are incompatible, replacement may be a better choice, especially if you want one key for every outside door. We explain what each option would change so you can make an informed choice. After rekeying, we try the new keys with you at each included door, checking that they turn smoothly and secure the door. If you still have an old key, we also test it to confirm it no longer works in the rekeyed doors.

If your lost keys had your address on the ring, a door that was not rekeyed may still be accessible to whoever finds them.

Check which exterior doors were included, including a detached garage or shed if you used those keys there. Keep spare keys with someone you trust rather than hiding them near an entrance, and leave your address off the new key ring. Make a note of who has a copy so you can account for each one.

Try each new key with the door open, then check that the door latches and locks when closed. Do not force a key that catches or needs extra pressure. Keep the keyway clear of dirt, and follow the manufacturer's care instructions before applying any lubricant. Call us again if a new key binds, a door will not latch, or an old key still works on a door you had rekeyed.