A residential locksmith is a lock expert who repairs, replaces, and installs locks and their components for homeowners. You may need this professional during the homebuilding stage or any time thereafter. Locks protect our homes from unauthorized entry and potential criminal behaviors. They also protect our prized possessions and belongings from the wrong hands. Locksmiths cover all residential lock needs, offering a plethora of services, including the five on the list below.

1. Lock Installation

Building or remodeling often requires new lock installation. Locksmiths offer many types of locks that accommodate every need, whether for a front entry door, the garage, bedroom, bathroom, or other areas. Professional installation reduces errors and the risks that come along with those errors. Experts know how to properly install any lock, anywhere in the home. The Bee Safe & Lock website has more online resources and references available.

2. Lockout Service

Life sometimes gets hectic and when it does, we often rush to get things done. Rushing can lead to mistakes, one of which is locking the keys inside the house. It may seem an unlikely occurrence, but it happens more often than many people realize. If you are locked out of the house, a locksmith can get you back inside without damaging the door or the structure of the home.

3. Key Cutting

If you plan to open a lock on a door or other item in the house, you will need a key to do so. If you lose this key, locksmiths can make another, so you do not lose entry. Locksmiths also offer key cutting service if you simply need a secondary key for any reason.

4. Rekey Service

Rekey service is an alternative to lock replacement. Use this service if someone has a key to the lock who should not. Landlords often use rekey service, but it is popular in numerous other situations. Rekey service is cheaper than lock replacement. It’s less time consuming as well. Best of all, rekey service is just as effective as replacing the entire lock but costs much less.

5. Lock Repair

Lock damage provides easier entry and access to unauthorized areas. For many homeowners, lock repair is cheaper and more convenient than lock replacement, especially in the case of high-security locks. Locksmiths can inspect a lock to determine if the damage is repairable. Most minor damage is repairable.