Moving day is a major, and sometimes stressful, time for new homeowners and renters alike. New door locks might not be the first thing on your mind, but it should be, and it doesn’t have to be complicated with a call to A-Tri-County Lock, serving Cleveland, Canton, and Akron, OH, homes and businesses. A local, professional locksmith will install new locks or rekey the existing ones so you can rest assured your home is secure.

A call to your local locksmith should be your first priority in a new home, even if the previous homeowners have turned over the keys. The homeowners might have made copies of the keys for people they trust such as friends, family members, or a housekeeper. Break-ins are often committed by people who are familiar with a home and how to access it. If you’re renting a house, ask your landlord to install new door locks or rekey the old ones. Renters are as vulnerable to break-ins as homeowners, especially if the locks are never changed between tenants.  

You should call a locksmith to schedule an appointment to ensure you get service when you need it. Choose someone local instead of a toll-free number that goes to an out-of-state call center, and one who is a member of the Better Business Bureau or local Chamber of Commerce. Your home security is too important to trust to a company that isn’t a respected business in your community.

You’ll want to have the following information handy when you make the call:

• How many locks you need to change or rekey
• What kind of locks they are (deadbolts, doorknobs, levers, etc.)
• The brand of the existing locks
• Any lock preferences you may have

If you aren’t sure what kind of door locks will work best for you, feel free to ask questions before making your decision. A customer-oriented locksmith company like A-Tri-County Lock will be happy to answer them.

If you are in the Cleveland, Canton or Akron area and need affordable, reputable locksmith services, trust A-Tri-County Lock. With an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, they know how to get the job done. Call (330) 928-6222 to schedule an appointment or to request 24/7 emergency service. Visit their website for more information on their locksmith and rekeying services.