You need to do a lock change on any home you purchase. Ever. Period. The good news is having new keys made for your home, and having it done by a professional locksmith, is much easier and less expensive than you might think.
Why Do A Lock Change?
When you purchase a home, you really don’t have any idea who currently has a key, or who has been given a key in the past. People give keys to all kinds of people. Neighbors who keep an eye on things while they are out of town. Service people who clean or maintain the house. You get the idea. Over the years, the current keys to your home have been in many hands and there is just no way to tell who might still have one.
How Much Does It Cost To Do A Lock Change?
Not as much as you might think. One reason that the cost is reasonable is that a locksmith will simply make new keys for your home, rather than replacing the entire door lock system. The locksmith will rekey the existing locks and provide you with new keys, which will allow you to control how they are distributed. As of the time I wrote this article, the locksmith who I use can do a lock change on a home with 4 locks for less than $100. Much less than it would cost to recover from the potential consequences of dishonest strangers having a copy of the key to your home.
How Long Does It Take to Schedule A Lock Change?
There are plenty of mobile locksmiths who respond to service calls for new keys from their truck. If you think of the nature of the locksmith business (I’ve locked my keys in my car, I’ve locked myself out of my house, etc) it makes sense for these service providers to operate a very mobile business. It’s entirely possible to get same day service.
Who Should I Call For A Lock Change?
A very good and reliable locksmith I’ve been recommending to clients for years is John Jones at Access Lock & Key. He can provide new keys for most homes in the $100 range, he works mobile and is very quick to respond, and I’ve always received great feedback on John and the level of professionalism of the services he provides.
By having a professional, licensed locksmith do a lock change on your newly purchased home, you are providing a big security advantage for your family.
