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Rekey services for home and business for Red Key Rochester
Rekeying services can be a wise money-saving tactic, but is it the right option for you? Our team at Red Key in Rochester NY can help answer that question based on your specific security needs.
Here is some useful information on the rekeying process and what makes it so popular for homeowners and business owners.
What is rekeying?
Rekeying is the process of changing the internal locking mechanism of your existing lock so that it can be used with a new set of keys. This is done by removing the lock cylinder and adjusting the internal pin settings so that they correspond to the teeth pattern of a new key. In other words, all of the physical parts of the lock remain the same, but the configuration is reset in order to restore your security.
What is master rekeying?
If your business has a master key system, losing a key at any level of your master hierarchy can be stressful. But, with rekeying, you don’t have to worry about replacing the entire system. You’ll be able to replace keys only at the level of the security breach, whether it happened on an individual lock, group of offices, or the master key.
Rekeying is more affordable than replacing your locks
One of the biggest benefits of rekeying your locks instead of having them replaced is cost. No matter if you’re rekeying a single lock or a number of locks on a master key system, you’ll pay a fraction of the cost of what you would pay for installing new locks.
You don’t have to wait for the new locks to be ordered
Often, our clients call us for rekeying because they’re experiencing some kind of security breach. Maybe their set of keys fell into the wrong hands, they’ve recently moved into a new home, or they lost a set that could be traced back to their home or office.
Because of the sensitive nature of the situation, they don’t want to have to wait around for a new lock to be ordered and installed. The benefit of rekeying is that it can be done quickly and with all of the tools that your local locksmith already has on hand.
You won’t have to cut a new lock housing in your door
Anytime that you order a new lock for your door, there’s a chance that it won’t fit as snugly as your last lock, a problem that will require a locksmith to adjust the lock housing in the door. When you rekey your locks, on the other hand, you don’t need to remove the door lock from the housing, but rather remove the cylinder from the lock.
It can be a good time to install or adjust a master key system for your business
Maybe you’ve been wanting to install or reconfigure a master key system for your business but haven’t found the right moment. If you’re thinking of rekeying your locks because of a security issue, this could be a good time to integrate a master system that is better for your employees and security!
When is rekeying not recommended?
Clearly, there are quite a few benefits to rekeying. But, it’s not right for every situation, including the following:
- If the lock has been badly damaged. If you’ve experienced a break-in that has sustained damage to the lock, it might be best to replace it with a new one. We’ll do our best to repair the internal mechanism, but depending on the situation, replacement might be necessary.
- If your security needs are changing. You may be looking for a rekeying service at a time when your business is adding more employees or the nature of your business requires a higher level of security. In this case, we may recommend that you opt for a security upgrade with higher grade locks or smart technology.
- If you want to install a master key system but your locks are not compatible. Master key systems are only possible if the various locks in the system come from the same manufacturer. In this situation, we may be able to rekey some of the locks and install new ones so that every lock on your property can be included in the master system.
- If your locks are very old. Locks that have seen a lot of traffic, damage, or wear & tear will benefit from replacement rather than rekeying. We will do our best to restore your existing locks, but at a certain point, the security of your home or office will benefit from new locks.
Call Red Key LLC in Rochester to learn more about rekeying
Think rekeying might be for you or have a few more questions before you call out a locksmith? Red Key LLC can walk you through any of your rekeying needs! We service Spencerport, Macedon, Union Hill, and elsewhere in the Rochester NY area. We can help you decide whether to replace or rekey the locks on your home or office.
