LOCK REKEYING-ALBERTON

WHO NEEDS LOCK REKEYING?

The simple answer is that anyone who suspects their lock to be compromised needs lock rekeying.
Whether it’s because you suspect someone made a copy of your key, or because you accidentally lost it somewhere, you need to rekey your locks as a security precaution against unwanted entry.

Regardless of the quality, durability and features of your lock, you need to remember that it can still be opened with the right key, and if someone found your key or made copy of it, then you will need to act fast to eliminate this risk.

In short, rekeying helps prevent this security risks from happening by eliminating the source of the problem: Lost or Copied Keys. So if you want to know more about rekeying and how they can help you, then here’s what you need to know.

HOW DOES REKEYING WORK?

Rekeying is a fairly simple process, but it also requires a little experience in handling various types of locks. The most basic rekeying process only involves the following steps:

1. The locksmith removes the exterior door knob or lock face.
2. They remove the lock cylinder.
3. They remove the cylinder’s retainer ring and cylinder plug.
4. They take out the existing lower lock pins.
5. They insert your new lock key into the cylinder.
6. They insert the new pins into the lock.
7. They then reassemble the lock.

This is basically how rekeying works. However, additional steps and precautions may be required for more complex and sophisticated types of locks. So before you get someone to rekey your locks, you may want to talk about the nature of your lock first before making things final.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REKEY YOUR LOCKS?

The cost of rekeying depends on the type of service you wish to get. If you want the locksmith in alberton to come to your house then you should expect a bill of between R350 to R750. As a general rule, the farther the locksmith has to travel to reach your home, the more he or she will charge you for this service. So if you want to have your locks rekeyed, look for a locksmith who is close by.

Also, the more cylinder that needs to be rekeyed, the higher the cost of the service. Some locksmiths have a basic charge for a single cylinder, but they may charge you an additional R100 to R200 for every additional cylinder that needs to be rekeyed. In other words, the cost of rekeying is also determined by the number of locks and cylinders involved.