Hire The Services Of A 24 hr Locksmith

There are many reasons why you might want new keys and locks for your business or home such as you switch companies, a tenant moves out, going through a divorce, or the sitter is stealing from you. Any reason why you do not want someone to have access to your home or business is why you should get new locks and keys. When doing this you have two options; you can change locks and keys or re-keying them. Both options have their pros and cons. Whichever method you choose you may need to employ the services of a locksmith.  Whether it is a residential or commercial or automotive locksmith that you are looking for, 24 hr Locksmith technicians have all the tools and equipment needed to get the job done quickly for you.

Changing locks—pros and cons

If the lock that needs changed is a cheap one, it will probably be less expensive just to change locks. When changing locks you should opt for a higher-security one. At your home, you may be able to install this type of lock yourself but for a business, it is best to employ a locksmith. After changing the lock you need to make sure that all the parts are in working order. You do not want to find them getting frozen or stuck when you try to use the key in them. When buying a high-quality lock look for ones that come with a guarantee. This way if they do not work after installation they will be guaranteed.

One of the cons with changing locks is that the new lock may not be compatible with the doorframe that it goes into. If this is the case, you may have to install other components such as plates on the door jam for the lock to fit. For some security locks you do need a high degree of skill to install them properly so you may have to employ locksmiths to do the installation. Depending on how many locks you need to have changed it can be more expensive than having them re-keyed because if using a locksmith to do the work, most charge by the hour, which can add up.

Re-keying—pros and cons

This was a service that was invented in the nineteenth century by a locksmith who invented a new type of lock in which the tumblers could be moved around and adjusted so the original key would not work. Most locks today can be re-keyed. There are some high security locks that have mechanisms that prevent this from happening. The main pro with re-keying is that it is normally cheaper than buying new locks and keys. Re-keying is especially useful if you have many locks in one building, like an apartment building or office. The con of re-keying locks is that you will need a locksmith to do the job.