When your construction project finally wraps up, there’s still one critical security task that often gets overlooked: lock rekeying. During construction, multiple contractors, subcontractors, and workers have access to your property, creating potential security vulnerabilities once they’re gone. At A.L. Odom Locksmiths, we’ve helped countless Asheville homeowners and businesses secure their properties after construction projects, and we’ve seen firsthand why this step is absolutely essential.

Why You Need Lock Rekeying After Construction

During a typical construction project, your keys might pass through dozens of hands. Project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and various workers all need access to complete their jobs. Even with trustworthy professionals, this creates significant security risks:

Keys can be copied without your knowledge. Even brief access gives someone the opportunity to duplicate your keys at any hardware store. Once construction ends, you have no way of knowing how many copies might exist.

Temporary access becomes permanent without rekeying. Those contractor copies don’t automatically stop working when the project ends. Anyone who kept a copy maintains access to your property indefinitely.

Construction companies often use master key systems that create additional vulnerability. These systems might have multiple copies floating around that you’re unaware of.

The Rekeying Process Explained

Lock rekeying is different from completely replacing your locks. When we rekey a lock, we modify the internal pins and springs so your existing lock will only work with a new key. The old keys become useless, but you avoid the expense of buying all new hardware.

During a professional rekeying service, our locksmith technicians will:

Remove the lock cylinders from your doors and disassemble them carefully. Next, we replace the internal pins with new ones that match a different key configuration. We then reassemble the lock cylinders and reinstall them in your doors. Finally, we provide you with new keys that work with the reconfigured locks.

The entire process typically takes about 10-15 minutes per lock, making it a quick and cost-effective security solution after construction wraps up. As your local Asheville locksmith experts, we can efficiently rekey your entire property in a single visit.

When is the Right Time to Rekey?

The ideal time to schedule your lock rekeying service is immediately after construction completion, before you move in or resume normal operations. This ensures no period of vulnerability exists where outdated keys could be used to access your property.

For new construction: Schedule rekeying before your official move-in date. For renovations: Plan for rekeying on the final day of the project. For commercial properties: Coordinate rekeying with your return to normal business operations.

We recommend incorporating lock rekeying into your final construction checklist to ensure this crucial security step isn’t overlooked in the excitement of project completion.

Beyond Basic Rekeying: Security Upgrades to Consider

While rekeying addresses immediate security concerns, construction completion also presents an ideal opportunity to evaluate your overall security setup. Our team can help you consider:

High-security lock upgrades that resist picking and bumping. Master key systems that give you controlled access management for different areas. Electronic access options like keypad locks or card readers that eliminate physical keys entirely.

As Asheville’s trusted family-owned locksmith since 2002, we can provide expert guidance on which security solutions best fit your specific property and needs.

Take Action to Protect Your Property

Don’t let your property remain vulnerable after construction ends. Contact A.L. Odom Locksmiths today at our Brevard Road location to schedule your professional lock rekeying service. Our team of experts will ensure your property is secure and that only authorized individuals have access.

Your protection is our business, and we’re committed to safeguarding your peace of mind one lock at a time. Call us today to schedule your post-construction rekeying service and take this essential step in securing your property.

Contact Us for Professional Lock Rekeying

Ready to secure your property after construction? Contact A.L. Odom Locksmiths today to schedule your professional rekeying service. As Asheville’s only brick-and-mortar locksmith shop, we’re here to help with all your security needs.

Call us at 828-123-4567 or visit our shop at 1240 Brevard Rd, Suite 4, Asheville, NC 28806.