Just Bought a Home in Pasco County? Why You MUST Rekey Your Locks IMMEDIATELY

Congratulations on your new home! Whether you just closed on a house in New Port Richey , Trinity , Holiday , or anywhere in Pasco County, you're probably excited about moving in and making it yours. But before you unpack a single box, there's ONE CRITICAL SECURITY STEP you absolutely cannot skip: rekeying all your locks.

Here's the shocking truth most new homeowners don't realize: You have NO idea how many people have keys to your new home. Call A-Area Locksmith at (727) 942-6177) for same-day professional rekeying service that protects your family and investment.

Who Has Keys to Your "New" Home? (You'll Be Shocked)

When you bought your Pasco County home, you probably received 2-3 keys from the previous owner. But those keys you received are just the TIP of the iceberg. Here's who potentially has copies of your house keys:

From the Previous Owner: The previous owner, their spouse, their adult children, their parents, their siblings, their close friends, their house cleaner, their dog walker, their house sitter.

From Real Estate & Construction: The real estate agent, the listing agent, contractors who did repairs, home stagers, home inspectors, appraisers.

From Previous Tenants (if it was a rental): All previous tenants and their families, friends who house-sat, maintenance workers.

That's potentially 20-50+ people who have or have had keys to YOUR new home!

Real Stories from Pasco County New Homeowners

The Midnight Visitor - Trinity, FL: A Trinity couple bought their first home. Three weeks after moving in, they woke at 2 AM to someone unlocking their front door. The previous owner's adult son (who had substance abuse issues) had kept a key copy and was trying to enter. Police arrested him for attempted burglary. The couple immediately called us for emergency rekeying.

The "Returning Owner" - Holiday, FL: A Holiday family came home from dinner to find the previous owner inside their home, going through closets looking for items she "forgot." She had keys and felt entitled to enter "her" house. This traumatized the children and required police involvement.

The Contractor Theft - New Port Richey, FL: A New Port Richey homeowner discovered $3,000 in jewelry missing two months after purchase. Security camera footage showed a contractor (who had done repairs before the sale) entering with a key and stealing jewelry. He'd kept keys from his work for the previous owner.

All of these families wish they had rekeyed immediately after closing.

What is Rekeying?

Rekeying means changing the internal pins inside your existing locks so they work with completely different keys. After rekeying, every single old key becomes worthless—even if 50 people have copies, none of them will work anymore.

Benefits of Rekeying:

• All old keys become useless immediately
• Much cheaper than replacing all locks ($150-300 vs $500-1000)
• Fast—we complete most homes in 45-90 minutes
• You keep your existing locks (if they're good quality)
• We can rekey all locks to work with ONE master key

How Much Does Rekeying Cost?

Typical Pasco County Home (3-5 exterior doors):$150-300

Larger Home (6-8 doors):$300-450

Cost Comparison: Rekeying costs 50-70% LESS than replacing all your locks while providing identical security.

When to Rekey Your New Pasco County Home

IDEAL TIMING: The absolute BEST time to rekey is BEFORE you move in —ideally within 24-48 hours of closing. This ensures no one has access while you're moving boxes and furniture, which is when you're most vulnerable to theft.

ACCEPTABLE TIMING: Within the first week of ownership. Don't delay longer than this.

TOO LATE BUT BETTER THAN NEVER: If you've already been in your home for weeks or months without rekeying, do it NOW. It's never too late to improve your security.

The A-Area Locksmith New Homeowner Rekeying Process

Step 1: Call (727) 942-6177) - Tell us you just bought a home and need rekeying. We'll ask how many exterior doors you have.

Step 2: We provide an instant quote over the phone—no surprises, no hidden fees.

Step 3: We schedule same-day or next-day service at your convenience.

Step 4: We arrive and rekey all your exterior door locks so they work with ONE master key.

Step 5: We provide you with 4-6 copies of your new key.

Step 6: You have complete peace of mind knowing YOU are the only one with keys to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can't I just ask the previous owner to account for all keys?
A: Even honest previous owners can't account for every key copy. Keys get made over years of ownership and distributed to family, friends, and service providers. There's simply no way to guarantee you have them all.

Q: Should I rekey or replace my locks?
A: Rekeying is almost always the better choice. It's faster, cheaper, and provides identical security. Only replace locks if they're damaged, very old, or low-quality.

Q: How long does rekeying take?
A: Most Pasco County homes take 45-90 minutes to rekey completely.

Q: What if I have different brands of locks?
A: We can rekey virtually any lock brand. In some cases, we may need to use 2 different keys (one for front/back doors, one for side doors), but we'll minimize the number of keys you need.

Q: Is this really necessary?
A: YES. We respond to security incidents involving new homeowners who didn't rekey every single month. Don't become a statistic. Rekeying is the most cost-effective insurance you can buy for your new home.

Additional Security Upgrades for New Homeowners

While you're rekeying, consider these additional upgrades:

Smart Locks: Keyless entry with temporary codes for guests. Perfect for new homeowners.

Deadbolt Upgrades: If your deadbolts are builder-grade, upgrade to high-security deadbolts.

Security Assessment: We provide free security assessments and recommend improvements specific to your new home.

Serving All Pasco County New Homeowners

A-Area Locksmith provides fast, professional rekeying service throughout Pasco County including New Port Richey , Trinity , Holiday , Tarpon Springs , Palm Harbor , and all surrounding areas.

Why Choose A-Area Locksmith:

• 25+ years serving Pasco County
• Same-day service available
• Upfront, transparent pricing
• Licensed, bonded & insured
• Family-owned & operated
• 5-star rated on Google

Don't risk your family's safety and your investment. Call (727) 942-6177) today and sleep soundly tonight knowing YOUR family is the ONLY one with keys to your new home.

A-Area Locksmith - Protecting Pasco County families since 1999. When you need professional residential locksmith services , expert rekeying , or 24/7 emergency service , we're here for you.