How Often Should a Business Rekey Its Locks?
Commercial properties in Phoenix see frequent staff turnover, vendor access, and schedule changes. Over time, it’s easy to lose track of who has keys to your building. That’s why rekeying your locks on a regular schedule—or after specific events—is essential to maintaining business security.
At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we help business owners and managers stay ahead of security risks by rekeying locks before problems happen. Here’s when and how often you should consider it.
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What Does It Mean to Rekey a Lock?
Rekeying means changing the internal pins of a lock so the old key no longer works. It’s a cost-effective way to reset access control without replacing the entire lock hardware.
You’ll get a new set of keys, and the old ones are immediately useless.
How Often Should You Rekey?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are common rekeying timelines and triggers we recommend for Phoenix businesses.
Every 1 to 2 years
For general security maintenance, especially in buildings with regular staff turnover or multiple keyholders
After an employee leaves
If a staff member with key access quits or is terminated, rekey that door immediately
After a break-in or attempted break-in
Even if the lock wasn’t physically damaged, rekey it to ensure no spare copies are in the wrong hands
When keys go missing
If you’ve lost a master key or can’t account for all duplicates, it’s time to rekey
After vendor or contractor access
If you temporarily issued keys to vendors, cleaning crews, or maintenance teams, rekey once their work is complete
After a move-in or new lease
If you’ve just moved into a commercial space or brought on a new tenant, rekeying ensures past tenants can’t access the property
Industries That Should Rekey Frequently
Retail stores with part-time staff
Restaurants with high turnover
Medical clinics handling sensitive data
Office buildings with shared or rotating access
Warehouses and distribution centers
Property management offices and leasing centers
Additional Ways to Maintain Security Between Rekeys
Use restricted keyways
Keys can’t be duplicated without your permission, reducing risk of unauthorized copies
Install keyless or smart lock systems
These allow you to change access credentials without physical rekeying
Track who has which keys
Use a key log or management system to keep records of issued keys and return dates
Switch to master key systems
If you have many doors, this allows rekeying a few locks without changing all keys in circulation
Professional Rekeying Services in Phoenix
We rekey locks for businesses in
Ahwatukee
Arcadia
Maryvale
Biltmore
Downtown Phoenix
Camelback East
North and South Phoenix
And throughout Maricopa County
We rekey
Entry doors
Office suites
Warehouse roll-ups
Interior staff areas
Padlocks and storage units
Mailbox and cabinet locks
Don’t Wait for a Security Issue to Rekey
Rekeying is quick, affordable, and one of the easiest ways to protect your building, employees, and inventory. Let us help you set a routine schedule—or rekey immediately when a risk arises.
Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
(602) 854-2766
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