Why You Should Rekey Your Locks When You Move In
Moving into a new home in Sun City or Surprise? Learn why rekeying is the simplest way to stop old keys working, what it costs and when to replace instead.
Read the articleHome lockouts, rekeying, new deadbolts and lock repairs for houses, condos and apartments in Sun City, Sun City West and Surprise. Our mobile technicians come to your door with tools and common hardware, and you get a quote before any work starts.
If your locks work well and you simply want old keys to stop working, rekeying is usually the lower-cost choice: the technician changes the pins inside the cylinder so a new key operates it. Replacement makes more sense when a lock is worn, damaged or corroded, or when you want a higher-security, keypad or smart lock. We look at your hardware and explain both options before you decide.
Many households like having every exterior door on one key. When the locks share a compatible keyway, we can rekey them to match so one key opens the front door, side door and garage entry. Read more in our guide to rekeying when you move.
Scratches around the keyhole, a latch that no longer lines up or a door that won't close cleanly can all mean a lock has been tampered with. A damaged lock may still turn while giving far less protection. We can repair or replace the hardware, reinforce the strike plate and tell you honestly whether an upgraded deadbolt is worth it for your door.
If anything was taken, report it to law enforcement first: the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office covers Sun City and Sun City West, and Surprise has its own police department. Call 911 if you think someone is still inside.
Keypad and smart locks end the hunt for keys, let you give family or caregivers their own code, and can lock themselves automatically. They also bring batteries, app updates and Wi-Fi to think about. We help you choose a model that suits your door and routine, install it, show you how to change codes, and make sure you keep a working key backup.
Usually, yes, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway. If one lock is a different brand or type, we'll tell you and suggest options, such as replacing that one cylinder.
Yes. We install most retail smart and keypad locks. Have the box ready when we arrive and we'll check it fits your door before installing.
Our technicians start with non-destructive entry methods, which work on most standard residential locks. If a lock is high-security or already damaged, we'll explain the options and any cost before going further.
Yes, on mailboxes you own, such as locking curbside or wall-mounted boxes. Locks on USPS-owned cluster boxes and post office boxes are changed by the Postal Service; for HOA-owned cluster boxes, check with your HOA first.
Moving into a new home in Sun City or Surprise? Learn why rekeying is the simplest way to stop old keys working, what it costs and when to replace instead.
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