Every homeowner should ask themselves two questions after purchasing a new home:
Who has keys to this home?
Should I consider rekeying my home?
Moving into a new home is both exciting and stressful. Working with realtors, movers, and home inspectors—it can be overwhelming. It’s not surprising that one of the most overlooked aspects of moving is security.
If you’re moving into an older home, there is a long list of people who might have your keys. The previous owner might think they provided all the keys to you, but how can you be sure? How many people lived in the home? Did the neighbors or friends have copies? What about repairmen or cleaning services? If any recent work was done on the home, it’s possible that contractors still have copies of the keys. The only way to be certain that you can account for every key is to rekey your locks.
What if my home is brand new? Should I rekey a brand new home?
Perhaps your home is brand new. Doesn’t that make it safe? Unfortunately, no. Builders, subcontractors, and realtors could all have keys. Again, the only way you can know for sure who has your keys is to rekey the locks.
The simplest thing you can do to improve your security is have your locks rekeyed. Rekeying is cheaper than installing new locks and deadbolts. When a locksmith rekeys a lock, he changes the pins within the cylinder so that the old key no longer works. This is the only way to ensure the security of the locks on your home. At Sequoia Door, we charge a small fee per lock cylinder and you get keep all of your original hardware. This is a big benefit if you already have high security locks.
What are the other benefits? Can I put all doors on a single key?
In addition to added security, there can be other significant benefits to rekeying your home. Are you tired of juggling separate front door, back door, and deadbolt keys? In most cases, we can key all of your locks and deadbolts alike so that you only need one house key to open all of your locks. While we’re there, we’ll also inspect your locks and adjust them if needed so they work smoothly.
Can I upgrade my door hardware (locksets and deadbolts) when I rekey?
Of course! Rekeying is a great time to upgrade your current locksets and deadbolts. We can do that, too! Let us know when you reach out for a no-cost estimate.
Don’t just think you’re safe and secure—know for sure. Rekey your locks when you move into a new home. Sequoia Door is ready to help.
Should you rekey your new home?
Posted: July 5, 2026 by Sequoia Door
Every homeowner should ask themselves two questions after purchasing a new home:
Moving into a new home is both exciting and stressful. Working with realtors, movers, and home inspectors—it can be overwhelming. It’s not surprising that one of the most overlooked aspects of moving is security.
If you’re moving into an older home, there is a long list of people who might have your keys. The previous owner might think they provided all the keys to you, but how can you be sure? How many people lived in the home? Did the neighbors or friends have copies? What about repairmen or cleaning services? If any recent work was done on the home, it’s possible that contractors still have copies of the keys. The only way to be certain that you can account for every key is to rekey your locks.
What if my home is brand new? Should I rekey a brand new home?
Perhaps your home is brand new. Doesn’t that make it safe? Unfortunately, no. Builders, subcontractors, and realtors could all have keys. Again, the only way you can know for sure who has your keys is to rekey the locks.
The simplest thing you can do to improve your security is have your locks rekeyed. Rekeying is cheaper than installing new locks and deadbolts. When a locksmith rekeys a lock, he changes the pins within the cylinder so that the old key no longer works. This is the only way to ensure the security of the locks on your home. At Sequoia Door, we charge a small fee per lock cylinder and you get keep all of your original hardware. This is a big benefit if you already have high security locks.
What are the other benefits? Can I put all doors on a single key?
In addition to added security, there can be other significant benefits to rekeying your home. Are you tired of juggling separate front door, back door, and deadbolt keys? In most cases, we can key all of your locks and deadbolts alike so that you only need one house key to open all of your locks. While we’re there, we’ll also inspect your locks and adjust them if needed so they work smoothly.
Can I upgrade my door hardware (locksets and deadbolts) when I rekey?
Of course! Rekeying is a great time to upgrade your current locksets and deadbolts. We can do that, too! Let us know when you reach out for a no-cost estimate.
Don’t just think you’re safe and secure—know for sure. Rekey your locks when you move into a new home. Sequoia Door is ready to help.
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