Whether installing EXTRA security for your family...
..."Re-keying your home, so that ONE KEY fits all locks...
...Or REPAIRING a broken lock, or broken key...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS:
I want all of my locks on my house to take the same key, can this be done?
Yes, your locksmith can help you do this. In most cases you can keep your existing locks, you can have a locksmith code them alike. This is referred to "Keyed Alike". An easy test to see if your existing locks are able to be keyed alike, is to see if the one common key will enter the cylinders (keyway) on the other locks. Generally, if one common key will enter all locks, then they can all be "Keyed Alike". If your locks are not compatible, you may be able to use most of your locks, and need to purchase 1 or 2 to accomplish your goal. Consult with your locksmith, we can help get you on the right track, with a minimum amount of money spent.
Someone Has stolen my keys, I need to change my locks, Do I have to buy new locks?
No. You can have your locksmith "rekey your locks. Rekeying a lock is the process of replacing the tumblers (pins, wafer tumblers) of a lock cylinder with new tumblers of different sizes. A new key will coincide with the new tumblers and the old key will no longer work. In other words, it is not necessary to buy new locks. Re-keying locks is something that should be done if you have moved into a new residence or lost a set of keys. Most automobile locks can be Re-keyed as well. Re-keying locks is usually significantly less expensive than replacing locks.
