Rekey your house after moving by hiring licensed locksmiths to reconfigure existing locks. Rekeying is faster and cheaper than replacing locks, immediately securing your new Brisbane home against previous owners’ keys.
Rekeying your new home is essential security. You never know how many keys previous owners distributed. This cost-effective process ensures old keys no longer work while keeping your existing lock hardware.
1. Schedule Rekeying Before Move-In
Book your locksmith before moving day so rekeying happens while the house is empty. This allows easy access to all doors without furniture obstacles and ensures security from day one of occupancy.
2. Identify All Locks Requiring Service
Walk through and note every external door, garage access, gates, and any internal doors you want secured like home office, storages. Don’t forget side gates, pool gates, and shed locks as these are often overlooked entry points.
3. Decide Between Rekeying and Replacement
Rekeying works for quality locks in good condition. Pins are reconfigured to match new keys in 10-15 minutes per lock. Replace damaged, worn, or low-security locks entirely. ABC Locksmiths will assess and recommend the most cost-effective solution during inspection.
4. Consider Master Key Systems
If you have multiple family members or rental purposes, a master key system lets different keys access specific doors while you hold a master that opens everything. Discuss this option during your rekeying appointment.
5. Test All New Keys Thoroughly
Before the locksmith leaves, personally test every new key in every lock multiple times. Check that old keys definitely don’t work. Keep new keys separated and labelled clearly until you’re familiar with them.
Pro Tip:
Request same-key rekeying for all external doors. One key operating every entry point simplifies daily use and emergency access. ABC Locksmiths can rekey most homes to a single key system in under two hours for maximum convenience and security.
