The Importance of Rekeying Your Business After Employee Turnover
When an employee leaves your business—whether on good terms or not—your building security may be at risk. If that person ever had a key, a code, or access to sensitive areas, the safest move is to rekey your locks immediately.
At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we help Phoenix businesses protect their property, inventory, and staff by offering fast, affordable rekeying services—especially after employee turnover.
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What Is Rekeying?
Rekeying means we change the internal pins of a lock to work with a new key—without replacing the entire lock hardware. Old keys stop working, and only your new set can open the door.
It’s quick, cost-effective, and essential after a change in keyholders.
Why You Should Rekey After Employee Turnover
1. Prevent Unauthorized Access
Even if a key was returned, there’s no guarantee it wasn’t copied. Rekeying ensures only current employees have access.
2. Avoid Theft or Retaliation
If an employee leaves on bad terms or is terminated unexpectedly, you don’t want to risk revenge-based break-ins or unauthorized building access.
3. Maintain Liability and Insurance Compliance
If a theft occurs and it’s determined your security was lax—like keeping old keys in circulation—your insurance may not cover the loss.
4. Reset Codes on Keypad Locks
If you use digital keypads or smart locks, we’ll help you
Reset all PINs and codes
Remove old user profiles
Assign new codes to current staff
5. Control Vendor and Cleaning Crew Access
Many businesses issue keys to vendors, contractors, or cleaning companies. If you’ve changed providers recently, you should rekey any doors they had access to.
When to Rekey Immediately
Employee termination (voluntary or involuntary)
Lost or stolen keys
Management or vendor changes
Shared keys among multiple users
Acquisition of a new business or lease space
Employee refuses to return keys
Doors and Locks to Rekey
Main entry doors
Manager offices
Storage rooms
Server or IT closets
Cash drawers and registers
Tool and equipment storage
Delivery access doors
Phoenix Businesses We Help Rekey
Restaurants and retail shops
Medical offices and dental clinics
Offices and co-working spaces
Warehouses and delivery hubs
Schools and daycares
Gyms, salons, and spas
Fast Rekey Service in Phoenix
We rekey locks across
Ahwatukee
Downtown Phoenix
Maryvale
Arcadia
Camelback East
Biltmore
North and South Phoenix
And all Maricopa County areas
Keep Your Security Up to Date
Employee changes are part of business—but your security shouldn’t suffer because of it. Rekeying is one of the fastest, simplest ways to protect your assets and people.
Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
(602) 854-2766
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