Rekeying changes which key operates suitable existing lock hardware. It can be a useful option when the lock works well but you want to change who has a working key.
After a move, a lost key or a change in who uses the property, the first question may be about access rather than a new handle or finish. Explain why you want the key changed and which doors are involved.
Rekeying is not a repair for every lock problem. If the key catches, the latch misses the strike or the hardware is damaged, include those details in the conversation.
That depends on the locks. Similar-looking hardware does not guarantee that it can be set up together. List the doors, identify the brands if readily visible and say whether they already share a key.
The useful request is “I would like these doors to use one key, if they are compatible.” It leaves room to explain the options without assuming that replacing every lock is necessary.
Think beyond the entrance you use most often. A side door or the door from the garage into the house may be part of the same key arrangement. Make a short list of the locks you want included.
Also decide how many working copies you need afterward. Keep the scope clear so the estimate refers to the same group of locks and the same number of keys you have in mind.
Check with the person responsible for the property before changing key access. Shared entrances, leased suites and managed buildings may have arrangements that a private lock change must preserve.
Call 614-954-8321 with the address and your door list to discuss the request. If a lock is physically worn or damaged, compare the repair page before deciding on a key-only change.
