What to Expect During a Home Rekey Appointment in Phoenix

Rekeying your home is one of the easiest and most effective ways to boost security—especially if you’ve just moved in, lost a key, or had a tenant move out. But if you’ve never had a rekey appointment before, you might be wondering what exactly to expect.

At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we rekey homes across Phoenix every day. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how it works, how long it takes, and how to prepare for your appointment.

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What Is Rekeying?

Rekeying means adjusting the pins inside your existing lock cylinders so they work with a new key. This renders all previous keys useless—without changing the hardware itself. It’s faster and more affordable than replacing the entire lock.

When Should You Rekey Your Locks?

• You’ve moved into a new home
• A roommate or tenant moved out
• Your keys were lost or stolen
• You want one key for all doors
• You want to reset access without replacing locks

What Happens During a Rekey Appointment?

Initial assessment
Your locksmith arrives at your home, confirms the number of locks to rekey, and inspects their condition. We’ll let you know if any locks are damaged or worn.

Disassembly of locks
We remove the lock cylinder from the door hardware. This only takes a few minutes per lock.

Pin configuration change
Inside the cylinder, we replace the pins to match a brand-new key combination. Your old key will no longer work.

Testing and reinstallation
We reassemble and reinstall the lock, then test it to ensure smooth operation with your new key.

Cutting new keys
We cut one or more keys to match your rekeyed locks and test them before handing them over.

Final check and walk-through
We make sure you’re happy with the new setup and can lock and unlock everything with ease.

How Long Does It Take?

Most home rekey appointments take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how many locks you need rekeyed. Larger homes or properties with multiple exterior doors may take a little longer.

Do You Need to Be Home?

Yes—it’s best to be available to approve the rekey scope, provide access, and receive your new keys. If you won’t be there, we can arrange a key handoff or code access if discussed in advance.

What Should You Do to Prepare?

• Unlock all doors to be rekeyed
• Make sure pets are secured
• Have existing keys handy (if available)
• Know which doors you want to match to the same key

We Rekey Homes Across Phoenix

Whether you’re in:

Arcadia
Ahwatukee
Maryvale
Camelback East
Biltmore
Downtown Phoenix
North or South Phoenix

…our licensed, insured locksmiths will come to you fully equipped for a fast, professional rekey experience.

Ready to Reset Your Home’s Security?

Rekeying is a quick, cost-effective way to protect your property and gain peace of mind. Whether you’re moving in, changing roommates, or just want a fresh start, we’ve got you covered.

Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
Call Today: (602) 854-2766
https://www.affordablesecurityphoenix.com

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