Lock Rekeying in Northeast Philadelphia

Rekey or replace?

If the locks work fine and you just need the old keys to stop working, rekeying is usually the fit. If a lock is worn, damaged or you want something different, it gets replaced. Mike can tell you which when he sees the locks.

If you're replacing anyway, see residential locksmith for hardware upgrades and new locks.

When to rekey

• You just moved in. Previous owners, their relatives, contractors and neighbors may all still have keys.
• A key was lost or stolen, especially if it was on a ring with anything showing your address.
• A tenant moved out. Landlords rekey between tenants so the last one's copies don't open the unit.
• A roommate, partner, employee or contractor no longer needs access.
• You're tired of a pocketful of keys and want every door on one.

Mike's customer Keith had his house rekeyed, a car key made and a safe opened, all by Mike:

★★★★★

Unbelievable locksmith! We had more than 1 problem and he fixed everything! Mike rekeyed our home, made a key for our Honda Accord, and opened our safe which we had lost the combination for! I called several locksmiths and most would just do cars. Others just rekey lock. Mike fixed all 3 at a wonderful price! I highly recommend!

Euro profile cylinders

Euro profile cylinders are common on patio and sliding doors, uPVC doors and doors with multipoint locks. They can be rekeyed like any other pin cylinder, or replaced outright when the cylinder is damaged or you want a better one. The photo at the top of this page shows a euro cylinder Mike rekeyed.

Unusual and hard-to-match locks

Not every lock is a common brand with parts that are easy to find. Older locks, odd brands and one-off hardware can take patience. William King's job was one of those:

★★★★★

Aspire Safe and Lock is a great choice. It is a full service business that can handle a problem with professional help. My situation was unique finding the right key for my lock. With a lot of patience with searching for that key, they came through to fix my problem. I highly recommend Aspire Safe and Lock. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Rekeying for businesses and rentals

For a business, rekeying is the quick answer when an employee leaves with a key. When it keeps happening, or different people need different access, a master key system gives you more control: each key opens only what it should, and one key opens everything for the owner. Landlords with several units can do the same, so each tenant's key opens their unit and the shared entrance.

What to tell Mike

1. How many doors, and which locks are on each: knob, lever, deadbolt, euro cylinder.
2. The brand, usually printed on the key or the face of the lock.
3. Whether you want one key for everything.
4. A photo of the locks and a key, if you have one. Text it to (661) 927-7473 or email it to info@aspiresafeandlock.com.

And if the safe at home has a combination that too many people know, the safe version of a rekey is a combination change.