Boxes everywhere, Wi-Fi password on a sticky note - easy to skip the locks. Bad idea: you do not know who still has a key. Here is the practical checklist.
At a glance
General guidance only — not a quote or guarantee. Call (647) 874-2137 for a no-obligation estimate and a live ETA for your address and exact lock or key situation.
Copies you will never meet
Old owners, cleaners, dog walker, random cousin - keys float. Rentals and building supers add another layer. Assume someone out there has one until you rekey.
New build gotcha
Construction master systems exist on some sites. Supposed to get killed at close - if you want sleep, rekey or swap on day one anyway.
Rekey or full replace?
Hardware OK? Rekey - faster, cheaper, same outcome for keys. Junk knobs or no deadbolt? Move-in weekend is the time to upgrade.
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Which doors
Front, back, side, door from garage into house, keyed patio - anything that lets someone in. Shed if it matters. Condo lobby cylinder is building property - ask management, do not DIY that one.
Mailbox
If there is a key, change it with the house - mail theft is a pain to unwind.
How long on site
Typical 3-4 cylinder house often under a couple hours including keys - depends on brand and coffee breaks. Same-day is normal around the GTA when we are not slammed.
Do it early
Compared to the hassle of unknown keys, rekeying on move-in is a small step. Book around the movers; we work around boxes.
Need a locksmith in the GTA?
QA Locksmith is a mobile locksmith serving Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and all surrounding communities. We come to you — 24/7.
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