Keeping your home safe and secure means controlling who has access to it. There may come a time when you or someone else in the family loses the main key to the house.  A professional locksmith can make a duplicate, but you’ll need a unique spot to hide it. Here are some ideal locations to keep the key away from unwanted visitors. 

4 Spots to Hide a Spare Key

1. Vinyl Siding and Gutters

Your home’s exterior has a number of places to conceal spare keys. Vinyl siding or gutters are ideal locations. After picking up your spare from the locksmith, affix a strip of durable Velcro® to the surface and attach the key to the top of the strip. Be sure the hiding spot is away from water to prevent the key from accumulating rust. 

2. Neighbor’s House

Before you speak to a neighbor, consider how long you’ve known them, how reliable they are, and how often they’re home. If you feel confident about trusting them with a spare key, this is an easy way to ensure you aren’t locked out of your home for long. Overall, trust your instincts. 

3. Sprinkler Head

If you have a sprinkler system, hide the key in a fake sprinkler, which can be purchased at most hardware stores. There is a compartment that holds the spare. You bury the bottom part and leave the head exposed. Choose a decoy that blends in with your existing sprinkler heads.

4. Tree

There are several ways you can hide a spare key in a tree. You can secure it with a fishing line and tie it tightly to a hidden tree branch. If you asked a locksmith to make more than one spare, you can bury the additional one at the base of a tree. Pick trees that are not close to your home’s entrance and that provide enough cover for the hidden key. 

 

 

Richmond Hill Locksmith is your trusted professional for crafting spare keys you can rely on. Based in Richmond Hill, GA, the mobile locksmith provides 24-hour emergency service and competitive and transparent pricing. In addition to producing spare keys, the technicians have extensive experience installing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of locks. Call (912) 727-3878 if you’re locked out. Visit the website for additional locksmith services.