Why Every Phoenix Homeowner Should Rekey Their Locks After Moving
Moving into a new home is exciting—but many homeowners overlook one simple step that can make a huge difference in their safety: rekeying the locks. Whether you’re in a newly built house in North Phoenix or a charming fixer-upper in Arcadia, rekeying should be your first line of defense after getting the keys.
At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we help Phoenix homeowners secure their homes with fast, professional rekeying services. If you’ve just moved or are planning to, check out our full residential locksmith services in Phoenix to protect your home from day one.
What Does It Mean to Rekey a Lock?
Rekeying means changing the internal pins and key code inside your lock—so that old keys no longer work. Instead of replacing the entire lock, we make it work with a new key. It’s cost-effective, secure, and quick.
Why Rekeying Is a Must After a Move
Even if your realtor hands you a “brand new” key, there’s no telling how many copies of the original key exist. Past homeowners, contractors, cleaners, or even neighbors could still have access.
Reasons to rekey immediately:
- 🔑 You don’t know who else has copies of your current keys
- 🛠️ Contractors may have had temporary access during construction or remodeling
- 👀 Previous tenants or owners might have shared keys with friends or relatives
- 🔒 It’s faster and more affordable than replacing all the locks
What Types of Locks Can Be Rekeyed?
Most standard home locks can be rekeyed, including:
- Deadbolts
- Doorknobs
- Keyed handles
- Smart locks (in some cases)
- Sliding door locks
- Garage entry locks
Our locksmiths work with all major lock brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, and more.
How Long Does Rekeying Take?
In most homes, rekeying takes about 10–20 minutes per lock, depending on the type and condition. Most full-home jobs are completed in under an hour. We bring everything to you—no need to remove the locks or bring them into a shop.
What If You Want to Upgrade While Rekeying?
That’s a great time to ask about:
- Smart locks
- High-security lock upgrades
- Matching multiple doors to the same key
- New doorknob and deadbolt sets for style and function
We can provide hardware options and install them while we rekey—saving you time and money.
Areas We Serve in Phoenix
We provide same-day mobile rekeying across:
- Arcadia
- Biltmore
- Maryvale
- Downtown Phoenix
- Camelback East
- North Mountain
- South Phoenix
- Ahwatukee
- And all surrounding neighborhoods
Peace of Mind Starts With a Fresh Set of Keys
Moving is a fresh start—and that should include new keys only you control. Rekeying is a fast, affordable way to protect your family, your property, and your peace of mind.
Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
📞 Call Now: (602) 854-2766
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