Should I change the lock cylinder when I buy a home?

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It is not compulsory, but it is the first thing we recommend when you buy a home. You do not know how many copies of the key there are or who has them: previous owners, tenants, relatives, the agency or whoever did the cleaning.

With a new cylinder, the only keys that open the door are yours. And there is no need to change the lock: the cylinder is enough, and it is a quick job.

It is a good moment to improve security a little. Many homes, especially resales, have basic cylinders of the kind fitted as standard. You can take the opportunity to fit a security one or key all the doors alike.

The same goes if you have inherited a house or are going to rent one that has had other tenants. It is all in cylinder replacement.

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Made to measure lock cylinder replacement for lost or stolen keys, buying a home, a change of tenant or wear from the salt air.

Other questions on this topic

Which lock cylinder is best for a holiday let?

A security cylinder with a protected key, so nobody can have copies made on their own, and changing it as soon as a key goes missing. If there are several doors, they can be keyed alike. Read the full answer

Can the cylinder on an aluminium door be changed?

Yes. Aluminium and uPVC doors usually have a European profile cylinder, often a short one. It is changed without any problem, making sure the size is exactly right. Read the full answer

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