New Home Lock Rekeying in Ottawa: Make the House Yours from Day One
Closing on a home is exciting, and it's easy for lock security to slip down the priority list behind moving trucks and paperwork. We rekey new homes across Ottawa and the Valley, often the same day as closing, so you're never wondering who else might still hold a key to your new front door.
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Closing on a home is exciting, and it's easy for lock security to slip down the priority list behind moving trucks and paperwork. We rekey new homes across Ottawa and the Valley, often the same day as closing, so you're never wondering who else might still hold a key to your new front door.
Taking possession is the right time to confirm every exterior door closes securely and that previous keys no longer operate the property. New-home rekeying by Can-Lock Security can establish fresh key control while any loose strikes, rubbing doors or damaged frames are corrected.
What New Home Rekeying Involves
New home rekeying means replacing the internal pins in every exterior lock so all previous keys stop working, then cutting a fresh set for you, typically keyed alike so one key opens every exterior door. We handle this at your new property as soon as you have legal access, ideally before you spend your first night there.
Why It Shouldn't Wait
- You have no way of knowing how many keys the previous owner had cut over the years
- Real estate agents, home inspectors, and contractors may have had temporary access during the sale process
- Previous tenants, if the home was ever rented, may still hold a copy
- A lockbox code used during showings could still be known to others
Who Might Still Have a Key
Homes change hands with more access points than people usually consider, past tenants, previous owners' family members, cleaners, dog walkers, and contractors have often received a copy at some point. Even a home that's never changed ownership before can accumulate a surprising number of keys over a decade or more.
Rekeying vs. Full Lock Replacement
If the existing locks are in decent condition, rekeying is all that's needed. Full replacement is worth considering if the hardware is visibly dated, a low security grade, or if you're planning to upgrade to smart locks as part of settling into the new home anyway.
Common New Homeowner Scenarios
Most new homeowners in Orleans and Barrhaven ask us to rekey every exterior door to a single key during the same visit, which is more convenient day to day than managing separate keys for the front, back, and garage entries.
Secondary Structures on the Property
Beyond the main house, we also rekey sheds, detached garages, and secondary structures on the property, since these are just as easy to overlook and just as relevant to overall home security.
Lock Types We Rekey
- Front and back entry deadbolts
- Garage-to-house entry doors
- Shed and detached garage padlocks
- Mailbox locks where applicable
Security Considerations
Rekeying at move-in is also a good time to assess whether the existing hardware meets a reasonable security standard, since builder's-grade or original hardware from an older home may be worth upgrading rather than just rekeying as-is.
Getting Started Right
- Schedule rekeying for closing day or as close to it as possible
- Rekey every exterior door, not just the front entry
- Consider a full security assessment while you're already having someone look at the locks
What Happens During a Service Call
We rekey every exterior lock to a single key, test each one, and flag any hardware that looks worth upgrading based on age or condition, without pressuring you into anything beyond what the home actually needs.
Safety Tips
- Don't wait past your first night to rekey; do it as close to closing as possible
- Change any known lockbox or garage keypad codes at the same time
- Keep a record of who receives keys going forward
Why Professional Rekeying Matters
A rushed or DIY rekey attempt can leave pins slightly misaligned, causing sticking down the road. We test every lock thoroughly with the new keys before considering the visit complete.
Why Local Service Matters
We work with new homeowners across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Rockland, Arnprior, and Carleton Place, and can typically accommodate closing-day scheduling given enough notice.
Need new home lock rekeying in Ottawa?
Call to discuss the lock, door, timing, and available service options, or send the details through the existing quote form.
When the lock cannot wait
If you are locked out, a key has broken, the entrance will not secure, or a break-in damaged the lock and door, call so the situation can be assessed and prioritized.
Request emergency locksmith service
For break-in damage or a door that will not close or lock, the visit may also include emergency door and frame repair.
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