As a business owner, you want to ensure that your commercial premises are kept secure at all times. Even before you can think of installing a security surveillance system, you will need to ensure that the locksets on all your doors are as secure as can be.

If you have just moved your business to new office space, then you may want to speak to a commercial locksmith about re-keying your locks. While there are other options to consider, all of which the commercial locksmith will be happy to discuss with you, re-keying your locks has several advantages. Some of these advantages are highlighted below.

It Improves Security

You will be able to enjoy some peace of mind once your locks are re-keyed. Enhanced security is, after all, the primary motivation for bringing in a commercial locksmith for the job.

How does it improve your security? Think of everyone who may have had access to a copy of the keys that can open your particular lockset. The previous tenant is definitely among that group of people. Re-keying means that any keys that previously operated your lock will not work anymore. Holders of those keys will not be able to walk up to your doors and open them.

Only the new set of keys will operate the door, and you can choose who gets to have a copy.

It Is Quick

Re-keying doesn't require a lot of tools for the job, and the process is pretty straight forward. For a skilled and experienced commercial locksmith, it shouldn't take too long to do the re-keying. As such, you can look forward to very minimal disruption to your routine and normal business operations because the locksmith will be in and out quickly.

It Is Cost-Effective

Replacing whole locksets is just as effective in securing your commercial premise, but it can be quite an expensive undertaking. The cost may be quite prohibitive if you are looking to replace multiple locksets. Re-keying is, by comparison, more cost-effective. Re-keying involves changing the key pins inside the lock cylinder. This is far cheaper to do compared to replacing the entire lockset with a new one.

If you are looking to improve the security of your business premises in a process that is cost-effective and quick, then re-keying your locks is definitely for you. For the best results, always ensure that you work with an expert commercial locksmith.