The key count nobody knows
Sellers, past tenants, cleaners, neighbors who watered the plants: any of them may still have a copy. No one hands over a list, because no one kept one.
Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock so a new key works and every old copy stops working.
Rekey or replace?
If the locks work and you are happy with them, rekeying is the cheaper route. On the price list, Locks Re-Key starts at $19.00 and a basic lock change starts at $25.00, each plus the $29.00 service call and any hardware.
Don't forget these
- The door from the garage into the house
- Side and back gates
- Basement or storage doors
- A safe left by the previous owner (have it opened and reset)
If you rent
Check the lease. Most Oakland leases allow a rekey if the landlord gets a key. The Moved-in coupon takes 15% off; show it to the technician.