Which Locks to Change When You Move Into a New Home

Short answer: Resetting your locks is one of the first things to do in a new place, because you cannot know who still holds a working key.

Resetting your locks is one of the first things to do in a new place, because you cannot know who still holds a working key.

Start with every exterior door

Front, back, side, garage-to-house, and patio doors should all be rekeyed or changed. Previous owners, agents, contractors, cleaners, and neighbors may all have had copies at some point.

Don't forget secondary access

Detached garages, sheds, gates, and mailboxes are easy to overlook but still control access to your property. Include them so nothing is left on the old key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with every exterior door?

Front, back, side, garage-to-house, and patio doors should all be rekeyed or changed. Previous owners, agents, contractors, cleaners, and neighbors may all have had copies at some point.

Don't forget secondary access?

Detached garages, sheds, gates, and mailboxes are easy to overlook but still control access to your property. Include them so nothing is left on the old key.

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