REKEY
Keep the hardware.
Change the access.
A suitable cylinder can be set to work with a different physical key.
Existing suitable lockSTAYS
Physical operating keyCHANGES
Explore rekeying Lock rekeying.
Rekeying changes the key relationship inside a suitable mechanical lock while retaining the lock itself.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Keep the hardware, change the key
A move, a missing copy or a change in who uses a property can make the current key arrangement unsuitable. List the doors included and identify every key you have. If one key operates several openings, mention that rather than treating the doors as unrelated. Whether existing locks can be rekeyed together depends on their design and compatibility. Matching finishes or similar-looking handles do not prove the internal key systems match.
Call 817-508-9722A SMALL DIFFERENCE. A DIFFERENT JOB.New key?
New key?
New lock?
The right choice starts with what you want to change. Here is what each option is designed to do.
Keep the hardware.
REPLACE
Different hardware.
A new starting point.
Discuss replacement for unsuitable hardware or a different function.
Lock hardwareCHANGES
Door & product fitCHECK
Explore installation Rekeying does not repair a faulty mechanism or automatically change keypad codes. Compatibility and condition need checking.
Check condition before choosing the solution
A lock that binds, feels loose or requires the door to be lifted deserves assessment before the job is described as a simple rekey. Rekeying alone does not solve every mechanical or alignment problem. Explain the symptoms for each door, including those you have learned to work around. That allows repair or replacement to be considered where appropriate while retaining serviceable hardware elsewhere. A mixed property can need different decisions at different entrances.
Build a door-by-door access list
At an Euless home, include the exterior entrance from a garage if it is part of the requested key change. At a business, distinguish a private suite from a common entrance. Write down which people should receive the new keys and how many copies are needed. Keep keypad users, garage remotes and alarm access on a separate list. Those permissions do not change simply because the mechanical cylinders now accept a different key.
What to settle before the appointment
Give the door count and describe any specialty or coordinated hardware. Ask whether the estimate includes each cylinder involved, the intended number of keys and any condition-dependent work. A photograph can sometimes help identify a lock when requested, but it does not replace checking its operation. Confirm property-manager requirements for a rental or shared building. After the work, the agreed doors and keys should be checked together so the final arrangement matches the original access plan.
ONE MORE THINGQuestions about
Questions about
lock rekeying.
Is rekeying always cheaper than replacement?
The comparison depends on the existing hardware, its condition, the number of cylinders and the replacement being considered. Request an estimate for the appropriate scope rather than relying on a universal price rule.
Can rekeying fix a key that sticks?
Only if the underlying issue is addressed by that work. Wear, damage or door misalignment may need a different repair, so describe the sticking behavior before choosing the service.