Keep the hardware. Change the key access.
Rekey locks in Kannapolis, NC
The handle can be in good shape and the key can still be the part you want to change. Rekeying suitable locks changes their internal key arrangement, so the old key no longer opens those rekeyed cylinders.
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Look closer.Start with the details.
A missing key isn't the only reason
A move is a useful time to review who can enter. So is the end of a tenancy, a staff change or a new arrangement with someone who helps at the property. You can plan around the access you need now rather than only the keys you have in your hand.
First decide which entrances are included. A front door may have both a deadbolt and a keyed handle. A side door, detached space or business stockroom can add another cylinder. Counting each keyed lock makes the estimate clearer.
One key can be useful, when the locks suit it
Putting several doors on one key can make daily use simpler, but compatibility matters. Locks that look alike may use different key systems. Some cylinders can be rekeyed together; others may need different hardware or a separate key.
There is also the question of who should open what. A person who needs the side entrance may not need every room or storage area. Explain the arrangement you want before asking for every lock to share a key.
Rekeying doesn't repair a dragging door
If a key is hard to turn, the lock is loose or the bolt catches against the frame, mention it. Rekeying changes key access. It doesn't by itself correct worn parts, damaged hardware or a poor fit between the door and strike.
That doesn't mean all the hardware needs replacing. It means the access change and the mechanical problem should both be assessed, with a reason for each part of the proposed work.
Finish with a small, clear key plan
For a Kannapolis rekey request, call 704-200-2257 with the number and type of keyed locks, whether a working key is available and who can authorize the change. Renters should involve the property owner or manager first.
Ask how many new keys are included and whether additional copies are needed. When the work is complete, test each included cylinder with the new key and check that the old key no longer operates it. Keep a record of which doors changed and who received a new key.