Locksmith Silver Lake House Rekey

House Rekey in Silver Lake, CA

Kardo Locksmith had a house rekey and front gate rekey project in Silver Lake, CA. The homeowner called for a house rekey, and they needed upgraded locks since new tenants have moved in. We responded to their request for a locksmith quickly as the homeowner was looking for a residential locksmith. We were able to rekey the house completely, and the front gate then provided them with more secure locks throughout their home.

Instead of considering a lock replacement when you move into a new place, you can choose a better and cheaper solution which is to rekey them. While it's easy to understand what changing a lock means, rekeying, on the other hand, leaves a bit of a question mark, especially to someone who hasn't experienced or heard of it before.

What is rekeying?

Rekeying a lock means replacing the working key of the lock with a different key without changing the lock itself. Basically, you get to keep the same lock, but the old key won't work on it anymore. However, the lock will be dismantled, and some parts will be replaced. These are called tumblers or key pins that are matched to a particular key. So when you change or rearrange the pins, the old key will not work anymore, and essentially this will set a new key to operate with the existing lock. This would require skill and knowledge, so you would definitely want to contact a professional residential locksmith to handle your issue. You can try to rekey a lock yourself but, if you fail, you could end up ruining it entirely. That is why it's easier for you to hire a residential locksmith to rekey your locks.

When should you consider rekeying?

• New place - Rekeying your locks when you move into a new place can be an affordable way to ensure that no one else has the same key to your new home.
• Lost key - You lost your key or a copy of it, and you're worried that someone may find it and try to access your home. You can rekey your locks so that the lost key doesn't work anymore.
• One single key - If you have multiple keys on multiple locks and just want them all to match one single key, you can have your locks rekeyed so they can work with the same key. They just have to be from the same brand or have the same keyhole.

In order for a locksmith to rekey a lock, the current matching key should be available. A locksmith will pick the lock open if the matching key is not available, but it usually requires additional fees, making it more expensive than lock replacement. But given that the key pins of the locks are extremely low priced, rekeying is always cheaper than lock replacement.

Kardo Locksmith offers residential rekey services when you need an emergency locksmith to help you with lock replacement when a break-in happens, when you want to upgrade your lock security, whenever you get locked out at home, some previous tenants moved out, or new people move in, and whenever you lose your keys. Be sure to hire a professional residential locksmith to take care of your residential locks. Securing your home by lock rekey should be done as early as possible. We also provide rekey services for commercial locksmith and auto locksmith 24/7. We can provide strong door locks guaranteed for your convenience, greater security, and fantastic value for your money. Kardo Locksmith is the name you can trust! Our mobile locksmith service covers Silver Lake, CA, and the surrounding area.  For reliable residential locksmiths, contact Kardo Locksmith. Give us a call at (818) 999-2036 to learn more About Us.