Rekeying changes the pins inside a lock so it works with a new key and the old keys no longer open it — all without removing the lock from the door. It’s the fastest, simplest way to take control of who can get in.
Common reasons Canby residents rekey: buying or renting a new place, losing a key, ending a roommate or contractor relationship, or wanting every door on the house to open with one key. Call 503-594-4581 to set it up.
If the locks themselves work fine and you just need different keys to control access, rekeying is the answer — it keeps your existing hardware and finish. Replace a lock only when it’s worn, damaged, or you want to upgrade to a higher grade or a keypad.
Many homes have a different key for the front door, the back door, and the garage entry. A locksmith can rekey them all to a single key so you carry one instead of a jangling ring — as long as the locks are compatible brands, which is usually easy to sort out.
Landlords rekey between tenants; shops rekey after losing a key or parting with an employee. It’s quicker and cheaper than new hardware on every door and gives you a clean set of keys you can account for.
A typical house of three to six locks is often done in well under an hour once the locksmith is on site.
To share one key, the locks generally need to be compatible keyways. A locksmith can check and let you know what’s possible with what you have.
Yes — a properly rekeyed lock is just as secure as it was, now with keys only you hold. If you want more security, that’s a hardware upgrade conversation.
A real person answers, day or night — weekends and holidays included.
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