5 Locksmith Services Ideal for New Homeowners

Oct 21, 2020

Man Holding Key and House Model — Houston, TX — Dixie Safe & Lock Service Inc.

If you're a new homeowner, then you have a lot of changes to make and ways to settle down in your home. One aspect you should focus on early on is the security of the new home. Locks are an essential element in protecting your home and the earlier you begin the process, the more protection you will have in the long haul.

By hiring the services of a professional locksmith, you can ensure the new home is protected with five key services focused on the home. Learn about the services and how the changes will benefit your new home life.

1. Rekeying Locks

When you move into a home, there is a long history of other people who have lived in the home over the years. With a long history of other homeowners, there could be a lot of extra keys floating around. To help ensure the locks are fully protected, a locksmith will perform rekeying upgrades to the exterior door locks of the home.

The rekeying process replaces the lock barrel in the locks without the need to replace all of the hardware like the handle. When you rekey your home, you will have a uniquely cut key for each lock and none of the previous keys will work on the lock.

You also have multiple options for the new lock. For example, you could choose a security pin lock that features strong pins ion the interior of the lock and will help prevent anyone from bumping the lock and forcing themselves into a home. Adding extra security adds peace of mind with the locks in your new home.

2. Duplicate Keys

If you have multiple people living in your new house, then you will want copies of keys made for the home. Trust in the services of a professional locksmith to create duplicate keys that will work smoothly in the locks. Slight changes in poorly made duplicates could damage the lock, jam up, and not work properly.

The duplicate keys will ensure no one is locked out of the home and everyone who lives there has easy access. Without the keys, you may worry about the home being left unlocked too often and creating security vulnerabilities.

Losing or forgetting keys is another issue homeowners deal with. A duplicate key will act as a spare that you can hide around a home or place somewhere safe. The spare key may not be used every day, but knowing you have one hidden adds some extra security and is a safeguard for your home.

3. Lock Repairs

Once you've moved into a house, you will begin to notice the little details you were never aware of. Some of the details may include the lock functions on both the interior and exterior of a home. A lock may jam, not click into place properly, or fail to work altogether.

Before you settle down into the home, check out all of the locks, and find any signs of trouble. A locksmith can also complete a full inspection of the locks to determine any problems. The lock repairs will fix the locks and the hardware that keeps doors shut and in place. For example, you may find a door shuts, but does not click into place and just opens up again.

A locksmith will repair the hardware, ensure the door is level, and test the lockout until everything is fully functional.

4. Lock Upgrades

Along with lock repairs, you can hire a locksmith for new upgrades. The current locks on a new home may not be adequate enough to meet your standards or protection needs. One of the more routine upgrades for your locks is a deadbolt installation. The strength of a deadbolt can prevent someone from just slamming in through the door.

Deadbolts are ideal for the main exterior doors on your home, along with the garage and shed access doors. A locksmith can install a deadbolt without the need to purchase a whole new door and can place the deadbolt at any height point on the door.

A more advanced lock upgrade includes a keypad installation. If you do not want duplicate keys floating around, then you can rely on a keypad installation. Locks come with a special code that will unlock the door when entered. If you have friends or family coming to visit, keypad entry is ideal and you always have the option to change the key code in the future.

5. Safe Installation

Help protect the valuables in your new home with a safe installation. A locksmith can help set up, repair, and test out a safe in your home. For example, you may seek out a wall or closet safe of the new master bedroom in your home. A locksmith will ensure the safe sits level and all of the mechanical operations work correctly.

For more information on our locksmith services, contact us at Dixie Safe & Lock Service. We have provided professional services for multiple decades and can help you feel safe and protected in your new home.

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