I Lost My Keys: Should I Change Locks
Key loss is probably one of the most common locksmith issues. Your keys might fall out of your bag and you don't notice, or you could also accidentally lose them somewhere. These kinds of incidents happen all the time.
When dealing with key loss, the first thing most people do is change all their locks. This is logical, as people are afraid that someone will find the keys and use them to get into their house. Also, you can never know for certain if you lost the keys or if someone stole them. If an intruder has your key, it makes it much easier to break into your home, as they don't have to deal with picking the lock. So, changing the locks is a great solution for key loss. However, is it the only option? Sure Lock & Key is ready to give you an answer to this question. Keep reading!
What should you do if you lose your keys
- Call your insurance company. Most of them will cover your expenses for a new key and lock, regardless if you lost the key or someone stole it.
- Call the police if you're certain that someone actually stole your key.
- Look for spare keys. You still need to get inside your home, so use your spare key if you have one, or if not then go to your relatives or friends that have your spare key.
- Alternatively, you can use residential locksmith services. When you lose your key or someone steals it, your home becomes very vulnerable. So, changing or rekeying the locks is absolutely essential.
How do you rekey a lock without the original key
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks
Summing up
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