If you have recently moved into a new house or are planning to do so soon, you probably have a million things on your mind. Between signing papers, packing, unpacking, decorating, meeting your new neighbors, and enrolling your kids in school, it can be easy to overlook something that is essential to your family’s safety. After you have moved into a new house, you should have your locks changed or rekeyed.
The reason for this is simple. The previous owners, as well as their family members, friends, neighbors, and possibly contractors, could have keys to your house. You have no way of knowing how many people still have keys. Any of them could potentially walk right into your new home. This might be an unpleasant thought, but it is a reality.
You have two options to make your house safe and prevent anyone from gaining access without your permission. The first solution is to have all of the locks replaced. This is a good option if you are concerned that the existing locks are not secure as you would like. This is also a more complicated and expensive option since all of the locks will need to be removed and replaced.
If you are satisfied that the existing locks are secure but are concerned about people having spare keys, you can have the locks rekeyed. This means the tumbler configuration is changed so that the old keys no longer work. You and your family will be the only people with access to keys that can be used to open the doors.
All American Locksmiths can replace your locks or rekey them to provide you and your family with peace of mind. If you have recently moved into a new home or are planning to do so, we strongly urge you to take one of these actions to protect your family and property. You never know who might have a key to your home, and not changing or rekeying your locks could allow someone to walk right in. Contact us today to take this important step to keep your family safe.
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