Lock Changes: When and Why?

Hello and welcome back to the Troman Locksmiths blog from your 24 hour Manchester based Locksmith. Today we are chatting about lock changes. The reasons why and when it might be a good idea to get a new set of keys for your home and business. If you currently require a locksmith for an emergency or non-emergency call out and you're in the Manchester area, please give us a call on 07710625852, visit tromanlocksmiths.com or our facebook page for contact information. In the mean time, here are our Top 5 reasons for getting a lock change.

Reason 1 - New Home

If you've just moved into a new place by yourself or with loved ones there'll be a huge list of things you'll want to do or change to make the place your own. If I could give you any advice around this time it would be to add a lock change to this list. When you move into a new place, even if it's a new build, you never know who has a copy of the keys to the property. If someone placed the keys in your hands then assume they might have a copy. It may sound a little paranoid but feeling your home is secure is incredibly important, especially if you've experience the invasive feeling of a break-in in the past.

Reason 2 - People Leaving

If you have a colleague leaving the company, a roommate leaving your flat or maybe your splitting up with a partner and you don't want them to have access to the property or the stuff inside it then get a lock change! This one's fairly self explanatory. We can sometimes find ourselves, living and working with disruptive or dangerous people. If you find that to be the case then a lock change while that person is not at the property would be ideal.

Reason 3 - High Value Property

If you've recently come into possession of a high value item, in particular a new car it could attract the attention of burglars in the area. The theft of vehicles is currently a very big problem in the Manchester area and if you want to protect your keys, then a not just a lock change but a lock upgrade to a high security 3 star lock could help keep that car on the drive and out of the hands of thieves.

Reason 4 - Stiff & Faulty Locks

Some of you may have noticed that it's quite difficult to get your key in and out of the lock, maybe the lock doesn't always turn or that sometimes it will turn but it just spins around and around and nothing happens. This usually means your lock barrel is faulty or at the end of it's life. Nothing lasts forever and locks are no exception. Eventually the years of repeated use will wear the lock down and it'll need to be changed. Give Troman Locksmiths a call here in Manchester if you're in need of this service. 07710625852.

Reason 5 - Lost Keys

If you've lost your keys, chances are that you lost them somewhere close to home, maybe somebody has seen this and picked them up, or maybe you've lost a bag with your keys and wallet inside which may also include personal information like your address. If this is the case then for the price of a lock change you can rest easy knowing that even if somebody has your keys and access to your address information they wont be able to get further than your front door. If you also have concerns about your vehicle then an auto locksmith can also help solve this problem.

If you're facing any of the issues above then please contact Troman Locksmiths on 07710625852.

Thanks all, stay safe!