Moving into a new home is exciting, but it also comes with considerable planning and organizing to make your new abode a comfortable, safe living space. Besides unpacking and setting up utilities, new homeowners should always re-key their property to protect it. Here are five reasons to call the locksmiths before moving in.

Why You Should Re-Key Your New House

1. One-Key Convenience

Some homes have multiple entrances with different locks for each door. Re-keying the whole property so that one key opens all entryways is much more convenient. Instead of having three or four keys on your key chain, you only have to carry one to get inside.

2. Previous Owners

There is no way to know how many copies of keys the previous owners made and who they passed them to. It is unsafe for you, your family, and your belongings to live in a place that can be accessed at any time by strangers. When you re-key, you now know who can get in and can control where extra keys go.

3. Building Crews/Real Estate

Copies of keys may be in the hands of construction or maintenance personnel as well as real estate agents. Getting new keys reduces the risk of people you don’t know gaining entry to your home. The fewer access people have, the safer you are.

4. Re-Key vs. New Lock

Re-keying means the lock remains but the key that operates it changes. This is a more affordable and less time consuming option than replacing the entire lock, especially if you have multiple entry points. Re-keying can be done in just a few minutes per door.

5. Homeowners Insurance

Some insurance policies offer better deductibles and payouts when you take certain security measures, such as re-keying a new home. Companies may even deny a theft claim if the resident didn’t re-key the house to make it safer after moving in.

 

AAL Lock & Key Inc. in Concord, NC, is the Charlotte area’s top choice in a locksmith. When you need to re-key your new house, they can help make your property safer. Their expertise as a mobile auto locksmith also ensures that you are back in your car even if you’ve been locked out. To learn more about their locksmith services including key replacement and emergency assistance, call (704) 795-2162 or visit them online.