TIPS FOR CHANGING THE LOCKS WHEN YOU MOVE HOME

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TIPS FOR CHANGING THE LOCKS WHEN YOU MOVE HOME
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• Getting the locks changed when you move into a
  new home is one of the first things you should
  do. With keys being given to realtors, building
  contractors and goodness knows who else, there
  could be several people out there, all with keys
  to get into your property whenever they want.
• To give you peace of mind when you move into your
  new home, you should arrange to get new locks at
  the earliest, and here is some guidance for
  getting the job done in the best, most efficient
  way

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• Price considerations
• How the lock is changed, the hardware you choose,
  and how many locks you require changing can all
  impact the price youll end up paying, and a
  licensed locksmith is best placed to give you an
  accurate estimate of how much its going to cost
  to change the locks in your new home.
• To rekey or not to rekey?
• If youre particularly attached to the existing
  locks on your new home, you can have them rekeyed
  instead. Giving you the same sense of security
  (provided all the locks are functioning properly)
  and considerably cheaper than changing them, this
  could be an option, but youll need to have a
  local locksmith check out your existing locks
  first.

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• Lock costing
• High-security locks cost more than standard ones,
  but of course, give you extra protection against
  burglars and intruders. If your budget is
  relatively small, you could consider having
  high-security locks on the entry points that make
  your home the most vulnerable.
• With advanced lock pick protection, drill
  resistance and keys that cant be duplicated
  without proprietary equipment and key blanks,
  high-security locks are always a good investment.
  However, they are only as effective as the other
  security measures youve taken to protect you and
  your new home.

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• If your main entry point is ultra-secure but your
  garage gives burglars the freedom to come and go
  as they please, you wont get the benefit of your
  high-security lock investment.
• Make your entire home secure
• As mentioned above, theres little point having
  your doors made burglar proof with new or rekeyed
  locks, if the rest of your home isnt secure.
  Think carefully about your windows, garage and
  sliding doors and consult with a local, licensed
  locksmith if youre concerned that any of these
  areas may not offer you enough security.

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• Tap into the knowledge of your local locksmith
• It never pays to cut corners on home security by
  attempting to change locks yourself, or install a
  new home security system without professional
  guidance. Find a local locksmith whose services
  you can trust, and engage with them either before
  you move into your new home, or as soon as you
  start unpacking your belongings.
• To enjoy living in your new home, and be able to
  sleep soundly at night and trust that your
  belongings are safe when youre not at home, you
  must make it as secure as possible by changing
  the locks as soon as you move in, if not before.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in locksmith services for both
  residential and commercial clients and also has
  an online store for high security locks, and
  mul-t-lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We also
  specialize in automotive lock repair services for
  cars, bikes and trucks and installation,
  servicing and repair of high quality security
  systems, access control systems and CCTV systems.
  If you are looking for a locksmith in Anaheim or
  any other locksmith services in Orange County,
  call us at [phone].