Meadowbrook Locksmith Company

When Should You Have Your Locks Replaced

Replacing your locks is more than simply replacing one lock for another lock. There are various situations, which a locksmith would suggest that you have your locks replaced. Here are some situations when you should consider having your locks replaced:  

• When Someone Moves in or Out

Whether you trust the person who has moved out or not, you simply never know if they have supplied a spare key to a close friend or family member. This leaves you susceptible to a break-in. Don’t risk it. Avoid it by making sure that anytime someone moves out, the locks are replaced. Even if you are going through a divorce or separation and trust the other party, it is still in your best interest to have the locks replaced. You can never be too careful when it comes to your safety and security and that is why you should take every precaution to prevent someone from breaking into your home.  

• Break-ins 

You wouldn’t think that this would have to be mentioned but it does because we come across many households where a break-in occurred but nothing was done afterwards. If you want to avoid future break-ins, contact a locksmith immediately after the break-in to replace your locks. When the locks are replaced, you can prevent the possibility of another break-in.  

• Lost or Stolen Keys

If your keys are lost or stolen, your safety and security could be in jeopardy. Do yourself a favor by having your locks replaced by an authorized and certified locksmith. It isn’t difficult to lose your keys or misplace them, only for someone else to grab them. Instead of going mad trying to figure out where and who has your keys, just contact a locksmith to have the locks of your home replaced.  

• Old and Worn Out Locks

If you live in a house with the original locks on them, chances are that it’s about time to replace the locks. Whether you know it or not; when your locks are too old and rusted, they will eventually become inoperable. If you notice that the locks on your doors have become rusted, this would be a good time to contact our locksmiths to replace your locks. If your key is no longer working, this may be an indication that the lock needs replacing.   

• New Tenant 

If you have a new tenant moving in or out, and you do not want to be liable for harm to anyone, it is in your best interest to have the locks replaced. This will prevent anyone who has had a key to the property, access inside while your new tenant is occupying the property. Even though this is something that you wouldn’t think that we would have to tell someone, unfortunately, we do.   

• Broken or Compromised Lock

If you get home and notice something unusual about your lock, don’t ignore this. It could be a sign that someone has attempted to break into your home. Even if they should fail to gain access, they have likely damaged and weakened the lock. Unless you replace it, you risk the possibility of someone coming back to complete the job they started.   

You may not realize that it is time to have certain locks replaced until it is too late. If you want to be sure that you can protect your home and loved ones, make sure you do yourself a favor by relying on a qualified locksmith to handle the job for you. When choosing a locksmith to handle your replacement needs, make sure you choose one that is reputable and reliable by checking review websites. Most consumers want to share their experiences and this is helpful to others. A reputable and reliable locksmith is probably going to be a trustworthy service provider. You don’t have to continue taking unnecessary chances with your safety and security or that of someone else. When you been considering having the locks of your home replaced, don’t hesitate! The longer that you wait to take action, the more of a chance that you are taking in possibly experiencing a break-in. Replacing a lock isn’t expensive and can be done the same day you request services. You could do this yourself or you could allow a qualified professional handle the job for you. By allowing a qualified professional to handle the job for you, you are guaranteed to receive the quality of service you need.