A properly locked door is your first line of defense against
intruders. Of course, that defense is not very reliable if you’re not
sure who has keys to those locks.
There are many reasons for changing a lock, including:
There are many reasons for changing a lock, including:
- You’ve just moved into your house.
- You’ve lost a key.
- Your house has been broken into.
- Your purse has been stolen, and your keys were in it.
- Your current lock is worn and temperamental.
- Your current lock is builder’s grade, and you want something more substantial.
- You want to be able to use the same key to open all the doors in your house.
- You’ve lost track of which contractors, service people and neighbors have keys to your house.
Rekeying vs. replacing
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If a new hole is needed, lock sets come with a template that folds
over the edge of the door and locates the hole center. Unfortunately,
hole saws are not the most common household tool, and even if you do own
one, it can be pretty difficult to line up the saw to go straight
through the door without the slightest angling. You may want to hire a
locksmith in Carroltton or contractor to tackle more complicated lock replacement
projects.
Carrollton locksmith can rekey your locks for a significantly lower cost than full replacement of the lock. Or, if you’re handy, you can purchase a rekeying kit and do the job yourself. Rekeying kits are brand specific, so you’ll need a kit for each brand of lock used in your home. The kits come with two keys, detailed instructions and the tools needed to complete the job (you’ll also need a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers). It’s important to note that your old key is needed to take out the lock cylinder plug, and then the new key is used to rekey the lock. If you’ve lost your only keys to the lock, you’ll need to call a locksmith in Carrollton TX.