When we want to describe the best way of keeping something safe, we say we are putting it under lock and key. For centuries, locks have been symbolic of both security and safety, and nowhere is this truer than house locks and keys. Yet, so many home and property owners don’t actually pay a lot of attention to the status of their house locks or keys…until there is a problem. At Locksmith Pro we specialize in an array of residential locksmith services, including door lock replacement, lock installation, house re-key services, deadbolt installation services, and more.

House Lock & Key Maintenance
When to Change a Lock or Key
- You have lost the keys
- You just purchased the home
- The lock has failed or seems like it is about to fail
- You have too many keys floating around and no longer know who has one
- Your home was burglarized
- You lost a bag or your personal belongings were stolen and your keys were included among them
- The lock is a poor quality lock and you think upgrading is a better idea
- You are eager to have a single key to open the door
- You had a bad experience with a contractor, neighbor or someone else who had a key, and you want to be sure they cannot enter the premises
- The lock on one door seems to be temperamental or acting like it is worn
These too are some of the very common reasons we get a call for residential locksmith services. The good news is that there is no single solution to all calls, and our team is dedicated to offering the right answer for your specific needs. Let’s take a bit of time to explore the differences between the two most common residential locksmith services needed – lock installation or for the locksmith to rekey locks.
Rekey Locks or Do a New Lock Installation
When to Rekey
Master Key Note:
Did you know that within communities constructed by one firm (also known as single builder communities) it is not unusual for all of the original locks to be keyed on a single master key? What this means is that there can be master pins remaining within the lock and this could make it possible for more than a dozen different keys to still open that original lock. If you have our residential locksmith do a house re-key, the process removes those pins and makes your key the only key that opens the door.