Home Lock Change, Repair & Rekey in Orlando, FL | Standby Locksmith
Your house is your castle. It’s where your family feels secure and safe. It’s where you retreat to after a hard day’s work and where you store everything you hold dear and close to your heart. The locks on your doors are the first and primary defense of your abode and your family from the outside world. Yet for most residents of Orlando and its surrounding areas, these locks are given little to no attention until something goes wrong. This is where Standby Locksmith comes in to change this and offer you professional and top-quality home lock change, repair, and rekey services to ensure your family’s security and safety are never put to chance.
When to Take Action
There are many Orlando residents out there living with locks that are no longer secure and are unaware of it. There are many common circumstances wherein you should call us right away to get professional help and assistance from us. For instance, you just acquired a new house and you should consider changing the locks and getting new ones right away. This is because you have no way of knowing how many copies of the original keys are floating around. The previous owner of the house may have given copies to many people, including neighbors and real estate agents.
If you have recently gone through a breakup, divorce, or have a roommate leave, the same logic applies. Anyone who has a key to your home but is no longer welcome in your home represents a legitimate security threat, regardless of the reason for their expulsion.
There are also other conditions which warrant immediate attention from us, such as losing a key, a recent attempted break-in/burglary in your neighborhood, a lock which has become hard to operate, or hardware which appears worn, damaged, or obsolete. In any of these cases, Standby Locksmith can help you immediately.
Lock Rekeying: Fast, Affordable, and Highly Effective
Rekeying is perhaps the most misunderstood service offered by locksmiths today.
Most people think that the only way to ensure their home’s security after losing a key or after a tenant moves out is to replace the lock hardware entirely. This is simply not necessary in most cases.
When you have us rekey your locks, we will take apart your lock hardware and replace the internal pins with new ones. This reconfigures your lock so that only the new keys we make for you will function properly. Your old keys, including any copies which may have been made, will be rendered useless for eternity. Your hardware will remain exactly the same. It is fast, often taking us mere minutes per lock, and much cheaper than replacing the hardware entirely.
Rekeying is the way to go for the homeowner who is satisfied with the quality and state of the existing hardware, but needs to regain control of the keys in circulation. Standby Locksmith also offers the service of rekeying multiple locks within your home to one key, so you don’t need to juggle different keys for the front door, the back door, and the garage. One key, every door – it’s the kind of change that makes life just a little bit better.
Lock Replacement and Upgrades
While there are times when rekeying is the appropriate solution, there are also times when replacement is the way to go. If your existing locks are old, worn, or of poor quality, such as builder-grade locks, replacing them with better locks can make your home more secure. Finally, if the locks are damaged, such as from a failed attempt at forced entry, from years of exposure to the humid climate of Florida, or from mechanical failure, replacement is the only solution.
At Standby Locksmith, we supply and install residential locks from quality manufacturers known for their quality, reliability, and security. Are you looking for a heavy-duty deadbolt for your front door, or perhaps a quality knob or lever set for the doors within your home? Do you want to integrate one of the many smart locks on the market into your existing home automation system? Whatever your needs, we’re here to help you choose the appropriate hardware for your needs and budget, and install it correctly the first time.
While the climate in Orlando is wonderful, it is also worth mentioning in the context of locks. While the heat and humidity are not as bad as in other parts of the state, the afternoon rain storms that are characteristic of Central Florida’s climate can cause locks to deteriorate faster than they would in drier environments. If your locks are stiff, sticky, or slow to engage, it’s likely due to moisture-related degradation within the lock. We can help determine whether repair or replacement is the more cost-effective solution.
Lock Repair Services
However, not all locks require replacement or even rekeying. In some cases, it may simply be necessary to get the locks working properly again. This may be the case if you are experiencing problems with your locks and you are not sure what to do. Some of the common residential lock repairs that are done by professional locksmiths include fixing a deadbolt lock which will not extend or retract smoothly, fixing a latch which will not align properly with the strike plate, fixing locks which have been damaged during a break-in attempt, or fixing locks which will not function properly due to a problem with the key.
It may be tempting to simply try to force the lock to function or to do nothing and hope it goes away. However, this may cause the locks to completely stop working when you need them the most, such as when you are leaving for work or when you are preparing for a storm. Standby Locksmith will be able to fix the problem correctly and efficiently to save you the hassle and expense of replacing the locks entirely.
Orlando’s Trusted Residential Locksmith
Standby Locksmith has been providing excellent service to residents of Orlando and the surrounding areas for many years. Our areas of service include Winter Park, Oviedo, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, Altamonte Springs, and many other areas of Central Florida. We are a locally owned and operated locksmith service with deep roots in the Orlando community. We know the area and understand the unique needs of residents of Orlando and its surrounding areas.
Each of our technicians will be licensed and will be respectful of your property and your time. We will arrive on time and will be sure to clearly explain the problem and the solution to you. We will not try to sell you anything you do not need. Our goal is simple: to make sure you are secure tonight by closing your front door with confidence.
Are you in need of a quick re-key service after moving to a new home? Perhaps it is time to upgrade your old locks? Or maybe one of your locks is not working properly? Well, Standby Locksmith is here to assist you in any situation. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or an emergency response service in the Orlando area.
