Lock Rekey Service Valrico FL
Mike Locksmith offers expert lock rekey services in Valrico, FL for both residential and commercial clients. In a lock rekey, the internal pin structure of the lock cylinder is altered so that none of the previous keys work with the lock. Instead, a new set of keys will fit into the lock cylinder to unlock the door. A lock rekey service will restore the safety and security of your home or business at a more affordable price than replacing the entire lock system.
How Lock Rekey Works
Pintumbler locks are made up of several spring loaded pins. These pins are supposed to align at the right height in the keyway when turning the key in order to unlock a door. During a lock rekey, the lock cylinder is taken apart, the pins are replaced with a new set, and a new set of keys is cut accordingly. The outside of the lock, which includes the lock housing, stays intact.
Lock rekeying doesn't mean that the lock itself is changed but only means that the pins inside the lock cylinder are changed so that we could create new keys that would open the lock. It doesn't require changing any hardware parts, therefore it is much more cost effective than having to replace an entire lock. Nevertheless, it is equivalent to changing the lock; you shouldn't worry about your old keys anymore.
Why You Need Lock Rekey
There are several occasions when getting your lock rekeyed will benefit you greatly. When moving into a newly bought house, it is important to change the locks so that previous homeowners and real estate agents cannot get into your property with their keys. If your employees left your company, you should rekey all the commercial locks to ensure that they do not get into your office building with their keys. The need for rekeying arises if you suspect that you or someone else lost a key or if an extenant no longer needs access to the lock anymore.
Rekeyed vs Replaced Locks
Both solutions aim to solve the same problem, making sure that the people who were supposed to have the access keys to your lock are the only ones able to unlock the door. The main difference between the two methods is whether you are satisfied with your locks performance and whether it needs upgrading or replacing. If your locks work fine and you like how they look, rekeying is your best bet. Otherwise, replacing your locks will save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Sometimes, when installing multiple locks, there may be multiple keys used. You may find it challenging to keep track of all of these keys and use only one when needed. We will gladly alter all of your locks so that they can be opened with one key instead. We also have an option to rekey locks with a master key that will open all other individual locks installed.
Quick Reliable Lock Rekey Service in Valrico FL
Our team is available 24.7 to come over to your place and help you with lock rekeying. If you need lock rekeying right away because you got locked out of your house or apartment, we will come over as soon as possible to secure your property. Residential lock rekeys usually take us no longer than one hour.
We provide fast and reliable lock rekey services throughout Valrico FL, as well as Lithia, Brandon, Fish Hawk and Riverview and schedule a visit or receive an estimate, please call Mike Locksmith at (813) 820-5585.