5 Instances Where You Should Replace Your Locks
June 23, 2016by AClass BuildersHome RenovationRemodelingRepairs
Locks are a gateway in to your home. They are what keeps unauthorized persons from accessing your valuable possessions, or worse, harming you and your family. When dealing with house locks, a house with a worn out or inferior lock is pretty much similar to one with no lock at all. It only takes a couple of minutes for burglars to pick such locks, hence the urgent need for a replacement. Below are some of the instances where you need to have your locks replaced immediately.
When you’ve moved to a new house
Whenever you are moving to a new house, it’s advisable to change all your locks, especially if the house had a previous owner. You never know whether the previous inhabitants have a spare key and to avoid having break-ins, you need better and stronger locks installed. Don’t just change the exterior locks, make sure to change even those in the interior section of the house.
When the lock is worn out or outdated
Definitely, you don’t want to stay in a home that is insecure. A home with a poor lock is nothing but an insecure home. Always check the status of your locks to make sure that they have no signs of weaknesses. Some locks also have a reputation of being picked time and again. If you own such a lock, it is a high time that you made a replacement. Also, make sure it is installed by a professional for maximum effect.
When your home was broken into
If your home has been broken into and your locks tampered with, there is no excuse not to replace them. Whether the damage was small, chances are that the functionality of the lock might be affected making it to malfunction at a later stage. To avoid the risk of a second break-in, you have to change your locks immediately.
When you’ve got new roommates
Are you sharing a home or a hostel and you’ve just got new roommates? Before handing them keys to the new home, you need to change the locks. You never know whether the previous roommates still have a copy of the key or not. The only way to ensure the safety of your stuff would definitely be by changing the locks.
You lost the previous keys or they were stolen
Although losing keys is common, you never know who may end up with it. Especially if it is for the exterior section of your home, don’t think twice, simply call home renovation experts to install locks on your doors.
At A-Class Builders, we value the safety of your home and that’s why we go to greater extents to make sure your doors and locks are strong enough to protect you from burglary attempts. We replace weak and worn out doors as well as install new locks to your home. Whenever you’ve got a problem with your locks, call +1 845-225-2606 for a free quote! We are looking forward to your call.
