Just Moved In? Why You Should Rekey Your Locks

Congratulations on the new place. Before you unpack, there is one small task that is easy to overlook: rekeying your locks.

Who else has a key?

Previous owners, tenants, contractors, dog walkers and real estate agents may all have had copies of your keys. There is no way to know for sure how many are still out there.

Rekeying vs. replacing

Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing lock so old keys no longer work. Your hardware stays the same, which makes it faster and usually cheaper than replacing the whole lock.

Replacing makes more sense if your locks are worn, damaged or you want to upgrade to a higher-security or smart lock.

One key for every door

While rekeying, you can have all of your exterior doors set to work with a single key. It is a small change that makes daily life easier.

When to do it

Ideally on move-in day, or as soon as possible afterwards. It is one of the simplest ways to protect your new home.