As professionally licensed residential locksmiths serving Nevada County for over 15 years, Bear Yuba Locksmiths understands the importance of home security. One of the most crucial yet underutilized services we provide is rekeying residential locks after move-ins or lost keys. 

Rekeying involves quickly and easily changing the entire locking system on your property to a new unique key code configuration, severely limiting the accessibility of old keys. This protects your family and belongings in two crucial scenarios:

Just After Moving In: You never know who held keys to a property before you. Rekeying gives new residents exclusive access and removes the possibility of prior occupants/staff returning unwanted with unreturned keys. – Lost or Stolen Keys: If keys go missing or are misplaced, rekeying ensures the security of your home isn’t compromised by potential intruders finding the keys. 

Here are the key lock types we properly rekey with expert precision:

– Entry Doors: Deadbolts, handle/knob locks 

– Sliding Doors: Locking mechanisms  

– Garage Doors: Lever latch locks, padlocks

– Gate Locks: Chains, padlocks, key locks   

– Storage Sheds: Padlocks, door locks

– Mailboxes: Locking access  

– Interior Doors: Bedroom/bathroom door locks

– Cabinets: Kitchen, garage storage locks

Rekeying these locks maintains cohesive key-coded access across your entire property perimeter and living areas to keep your family safe. While some may attempt rekeying themselves, our analysis of common mistakes shows risks like:

– Incorrect Shear Line Placement: Negating the security of a rekey 

– Missing/Loose Pins: Causing malfunctions and exposing interior lock pins

– Upstream/Downstream Mix-ups: Rendering the lock inoperable  

– Unmatched Cut Depth: Failing to coordinate codes between locks

Bear Yuba Locksmiths takes a comprehensive, factory-trained approach to rekeying using only high-quality residential lock components. Our process involves:

1. Assessing Lock Conditions & Needs 

2. Duplicating a Master Key Code 

3. Disassembling Lock Cylinder bodies  

4. Cleaning and inspecting lock parts

5. Cutting new keys to specification

6. Replacing worn parts/springs/plungers  

7. Relocking cylinders in shear line position

8. Verification Testing before installation

Upon installation, we provide helpful rekeying documentation and new keyed-alike residential locks for a seamless system. There’s no need to replace functioning locks either, rekeying extends usable lifespan. With exceptional craftsmanship and fast turnaround times, our pricing also remains very competitive relative to the investment in your security.

Beyond immediate property access concerns, rekeying with Bear Yuba Locksmiths unlocks additional benefits for Nevada County homeowners:  

– Insurance Discounts: Insurers recognize rekeying value-adding liability coverage is easier to obtain.

– Simplified Access Tracking: Fewer keys to distribute to family/housekeeping means less chance of loss/theft that places you at risk.  

– Rental Unit Preparation: Rekey between tenants preserves their privacy and secures your investment.

– Future-Proofing: Subsequent properties transfer smoothly via matching Master keyed access.

– Resale Value: Updating security shows buyers you prioritized protecting their future family.  

Whether after a move, lost keys, or otherwise, rekeying locks when needed is an affordable yet invaluable service that offers powerful peace of mind. At Bear Yuba Locksmiths, keeping you secure is priority one. Reach out today at (530)-632-0053 to discuss rekeying services tailored for your specific residential property. Your home is too important not to be protected properly.