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Lock Change After Moving In in Dubai
Locks changed for peace of mind in a new home
In Brief
Changing the locks after moving in means only the keys you hold will open your door. We change or re-key the locks on a new home, apartment or villa, test them and hand you the new keys. Check your tenancy contract and ask permission first if you rent.
When you take over a property you cannot know how many keys exist for its locks. Previous tenants, owners, agents and workers may all have had copies. Changing the lock when you move in is a simple precaution that puts you in control of who has access.
We can replace the lock or re-key it where the lock allows, so only your new keys work, and we test it before leaving. We also check the latch and door while we are there. If you rent, get the landlord's permission and check who is responsible for lock changes under your contract. See lock replacement for the replacement itself. For other move-in jobs see move-in and move-out maintenance. The full service is on our locksmith page.
When You Need This
Signs You May Need Lock Change After Moving In
- You have just moved into a rented or bought property
- You do not know how many keys exist for the lock
- Keys were lost or kept by previous occupants
- The lock is old, worn or hard to use
- You want to be sure only you and your household can enter
What We Do
What Lock Change After Moving In Covers
Replace or Re-Key
We replace the lock or re-key it where the lock allows, so old keys no longer work.
New Keys
New keys are supplied, including spares, and the number of keys is agreed with you.
Latch and Door Check
The latch, strike plate and door are checked so the door closes and locks properly.
Several Doors
Several doors can be changed together, and we can key them alike if you want one key.
Testing
Each lock is tested several times from both sides before we leave.
Our Process
How It Works
- 1
Tell Us What to Change
Tell us which doors and send a photo of the existing locks on WhatsApp.
- 2
Check and Quote
We check the locks, advise on replacing or re-keying and confirm the price.
- 3
Change the Locks
The locks are changed or re-keyed and aligned with the door.
- 4
Test and Hand Over Keys
We test each lock several times and hand over the new keys.
Good to Know
What Affects Time and Cost
Every property is different, so we confirm the price before any work starts. These are the things that most often change the time and cost.
- The number of doors and locks to be changed
- Whether the locks can be re-keyed or must be replaced
- The type and quality of the new locks
- The number of spare keys you need
- Whether the door or latch also needs adjustment
FAQ
Lock Change After Moving In Questions
It is a sensible precaution, because you cannot know how many keys exist for the old lock. We can change or re-key locks so only your keys work.
If you rent, yes. Ask your landlord, and check your tenancy contract since it may say who is responsible for lock changes.
Changing replaces the lock with a new one. Re-keying changes the internal pins or mechanism so old keys no longer work, which suits some locks but not all. We advise which fits yours.
Often yes, with locks that can be keyed alike. Tell us the number of doors when you contact us.
It depends on the number of doors, the locks and whether re-keying is possible. We confirm the price before any work starts.
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