Rekeying

REKEYING

Often referred to as “changing the locks,” rekeying is actually a different and much simpler process. Rather than changing the lock hardware itself, rekeying only involves changing the internal mechanism of the lock. Once the process is complete, your old key will no longer work, but your new key will.

This makes rekeying a great option if you want to feel safer in your home or have more security for your commercial property. It’s a relatively quick process and a cheaper alternative to getting new locks for your property too. Learn more about our rekeying services:

When to Rekey

Rekeying your locks can greatly improve the security of your building, and some experts recommend doing it every few years as a safety precaution. Below are some scenarios where having your locks rekeyed by a professional locksmith may be a good idea:

  • You’ve moved into a new home or apartment. If you’ve just moved to a new place of residence that has had previous owners or tenants, you may not know who else has a key copy.
  • Other people have copies of your key. In the past, you may have given spare keys to cleaning staff, construction crews, roommates, and ex-partners. If several copies are floating around (or if you’ve undergone a bad breakup recently), rekeying allows you to regain complete control over who has access to your home.
  • You’ve lost a key. If a spare key has been misplaced or seemingly disappeared, it’s likely a good idea to have your locks rekeyed just in case.

Remember, it only takes half an hour for someone to make a copy of your key, so if you have any safety concerns, having a professional locksmith rekey your locks can give you valuable peace of mind.

Benefits to Rekeying

Rekeying locks is usually much less expensive than changing the locks since it’s a matter of replacing a few pins rather than the lock itself. Additionally, you don’t have to pay for new hardware. In fact, many home warranty plans will cover the expenses of rekeying.

There are non-financial benefits as well. You can keep all your current locks, which likely match the decor of your home and may not be manufactured anymore. The process is also customizable—for example, you could decide to have one master key open all the locks at your home or office instead of multiple.

Why Choose B&E Locksmith

When you’re looking for a reliable locksmith in the St. George area, there are no better professionals than ours at B&E Locksmith. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, our experts are more than capable of providing our customers with a full array of locksmith services. We’re also locally owned and operated, which gives us a great opportunity to get to know our clients and form relationships you can trust.

Whether you need residential, commercial, automotive, or access control locksmith services, we can help you. From lock adjustments and security systems to fixing a broken car key and installing an access control system, we do it all so that you can feel at ease. We also offer 24/7 emergency locksmith services. When you hire us for rekeying, we’re also able to help you with any other locksmith services you may need.

Contact our St. George Locksmiths Today

If you need to rekey your home or business, be sure to contact our professionals at B&E Locksmith. With our knowledge and experience in the field, we’re able to provide you with the best service in St. George and surrounding areas. We’re also happy to help you no matter what time of the day or night it is with our 24/7 emergency services. The next time you need rekeying or any other locksmith service, trust our locally owned and operated business to get the job done for you with our fast and convenient services. Contact us today to schedule a time for us to come out.

FAQs

If you have more questions or concerns, learn more from the most frequently asked questions about locksmiths and rekeying.
Yes, locksmiths can make auto keys even if you have lost all your current keys. Plus, a mobile locksmith will come to you, and the price is usually 50% less than the cost of going to the dealer.
Yes, a locksmith should be able to fix or replace a damaged car ignition. Sometimes the problem might not even be the ignition and could be the key itself.
Yes, a locksmith can supply and program a new car remote for you at a fraction of the cost of having it done by a dealer.
No, rekeying is actually an easier process. Instead of replacing the entire lock, rekeying only switches out the internal mechanism. This means the lock combination is being changed.
Both are great options to keep your home secure. You can’t go wrong with either one. While the decision is up to you, rekeying will typically be cheaper and is more convenient because you won’t have to get used to a new lock.
The process to rekey a lock can vary depending on the type of lock that you have. In most cases, experienced locksmiths like our technicians will be able to rekey a lock in a few minutes. But sometimes locks are more complicated and may take longer to rekey.
Yes! You should definitely rekey your new home. You never know where spare keys might be floating around to your new home and it is always better to be safe than sorry. Another option when moving into a new home is to replace the locks instead, but ultimately, the decision is yours.
Unfortunately, damaged locks aren’t always able to be rekeyed or repaired. Depending on the part of the lock that has been damaged will determine if it can be rekeyed or not. However, you can always ask the opinion of an experienced locksmith like our professionals before choosing to purchase a new lock altogether.
Not necessarily. Sometimes you might have one key to your lock and if you’ve lost it, there’s not much that can be done about that. Luckily, in most cases, expert locksmiths can still rekey a lock without having the original key. However, all locks are different so it will also depend on the type of lock you have.