The Top 9 Reasons to Have a Locksmith Change Your Home Locks

A common question that we get from customers is when and why they should change their locks. Even if the locks on your home are secure, there are a variety of circumstances when you should contact a locksmith immediately to get your locks changed. Read on below for a detailed list of reason for when to change the locks on your home.

1. You lost your keys

We’ve all experienced that moment of confusion. “I could have sworn that I left the keys right there!” Sometimes the story has a happy end and you fish the keys out of the place they have fallen – and sometimes they stay hidden.

Rather than worry about who might have found your keys and what they might do, now would be a good time to change your locks. The process is quick and simple with the help of a professional locksmith. Best of all, you can get peace of mind that your home is secure once again.

If you find that losing your keys is something of a habit, it might be a good idea to consider switching over to a keyless entry home security system.

2. You moved into a new house

You’ve signed the agreement and are now the proud owner of a house! Congratulations!

As a new homeowner, one of the first and most important tasks on your list should be to change the locks. Even if you’ve received assurance that you have been given the only set of keys for the house, you’ll want to make sure that there is no chance that the previous homeowners or their relations have a way of getting into your house.

3. You went through a divorce, separation or dispute.

If you’ve had a strong disagreement with a spouse, roommate or friend, it would be a good idea to get the locks changed. In the heat of emotion, it is possible that people who we were once close with could try to find a way into the house to vandalise, take possessions or cause harm.

4. You experienced a break in or attempted break in

It should be common sense that you should change all the locks after experiencing a break in or attempted break in. Once the security of your home has been tested, you’ll want to strengthen it again as quickly as possible by calling your local locksmith. There’s a chance your house was targeted at random, but now is a good time to take precautions in case the intruder returns.

5. You loaned your key to someone

If you’ve loaned your key to a repairman, service provider or even a tenant and never got the key back from them, it would be smart to change the locks as a precaution. It’s possible that they simply forgot to return the key, but taking the time to restore your security will help you rest easy.

6. Your child has lost a key or let a friend borrow it

Sometimes you may need to loan or give a copy of your house key to a child or friend so that they can let themselves into the house when you are away. In these situations, it is a good idea to change locks frequently. It can be possible that the key you gave has been loaned to someone else, or maybe has even been lost long after it was needed.

7. The locks are worn, old and difficult to use

Even the most secure locks get old after some time. With age, locks become a bit more stubborn and difficult to operate. If you find that it takes a bit of struggle to open the door, it would be a good idea to book an appointment with your locksmith.

8. You haven’t changed locks for a long time

Last but not least, it’s smart to change your locks every so often even if you haven’t experienced any one of the situations mentioned above. It might be an opportunity to take advantage of any new technological advancements, or to simply gain some peace of mind that your home is secure.