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5 Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Lock ImmediatelyJanuary 12, 2021

Residential and commercial properties are equipped with locks to fully protect all the occupants and assets from being harmed or stolen. Additionally, locks are designed to boost the safety and privacy of people inside specific areas of the properties. Once these locks become accessible by other people or strangers, then the security, safety, and privacy of the occupants are essentially compromised.

And so, locks are frequently replaced whenever there are situations that call for it. To keep your property protected from any lock-related issues, here are some instances that require an immediate lock replacement.

Moving to a New Property

One of the things that many people tend to forget when moving to a new property is lock replacement. Locks on new properties may have been there for a long time. And since some of these properties have been taken care of by property managers and others, there is a huge chance that they still have the keys to these places. Just to be safe, you must replace all the locks on the property before moving in.

Someone is Moving Out

If you are currently living with other people, then they most likely have key access to the property. However, if one of them decided to move out or have been forced to leave, then the remaining residents of the property must replace the locks immediately. Even though the former resident has given up their keys to the property, replacing your locks is still recommended to avoid sacrificing safety and privacy.

Losing Your Own Key

Losing your key to your home or office can be difficult, especially if you do not own any spare key. Additionally, your lost key might be obtained by someone who might have bad intentions towards your place or property. To avoid instances of future break-ins or other security concerns, you must reach out to your professional locksmith and have the locks replaced with new ones.

Recent Burglary Incidents

If your property has been recently attacked by unwanted intruders, then you have a strong reason to replace your locks right away. Even though some intruders have failed to enter the property, it is still possible for them to try again and finally succeed in breaking in your property. Replacing your locks after a recent break-in can grant stronger security to the property and proper protection to the occupants.

Worn-Out or Aged Locks

Just like other things, locks are only intended to work for a specific amount of time. With continuous use of locks, their service lives can get shorter as time passes by. Once some parts of locks have deteriorated, their security features might not be as effective compared before. Replacing worn-out or aged locks enhance the security and privacy of your property again and keep you safe from intruders.

If you want to have your locks replaced, feel free to call us at Altona Locksmiths. Our qualified locksmiths pride themselves in ensuring your requirements are met from the commencement to completion of your job. Our locksmiths are prompt, professional, and friendly.

 

Altona Locksmiths

15c Slough Road, Altona
Phone: (03) 9315 0522
Email: altlock@bigpond.net.au

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