Should You Change Locks After Moving Into a Midrand Home?
Moving into a new home in Midrand? Here's why a same-day lock change is one of the smartest things you can do.
You have no real idea how many copies of your front-door key exist when you move into a new Midrand home. Previous owners, tenants, domestic workers, garden services, an ex-partner — any of them could still have a key.
Rekey or replace?
If the lock is in good condition, rekeying — re-pinning the cylinder so old keys no longer work — is fast and affordable. If the lock is old or low quality, a full replacement with an insurance-rated cylinder is the better long-term call.
Don't forget the garage and side gates
We see plenty of Midrand homeowners change their front door lock and forget the garage roller-door padlock or the pedestrian gate — leaving the house wide open via an alternative entry.