5 Reasons to Rekey Your Tampa Home After Moving In

You’ve signed the paperwork.
The keys are in your hand.
Your new Tampa home is finally yours.

But here’s the one thing most new homeowners forget—and it could put everything at risk:

Rekeying your locks.

At Pro On The Go Locksmith™, we help Tampa residents secure their homes every day. And the truth is: if you haven’t rekeyed your locks after moving in, you don’t know who has access to your house.

Let’s break down the five biggest reasons why rekeying immediately after moving is not just smart—it’s essential.

1. You Don’t Know Who Still Has a Copy of Your Keys

Previous owners, real estate agents, contractors, housekeepers, dog walkers...
You have no idea how many key copies are floating around.

In Tampa alone, we’ve had over 200 rekey calls in the past 12 months where “a friend of the previous owner” still had a key.

Rekeying renders all old copies useless by changing the internal pins of your locks—without replacing the hardware.

2. It’s the Only Way to Fully Reset Control Over Your Home

You can’t control what you don’t reset.
Changing your garage code? Great.
Upgrading your alarm system? Even better.

But if you’re still using the same lock pins as the last family—you’re exposed.
Rekeying is the fastest way to take back full control of your home’s access points.

3. It’s Cheaper Than Replacing the Locks

Many homeowners assume they need to replace all the locks—but rekeying is:

• Faster

• More affordable

• Just as secure (with updated keys)

In most Tampa homes, we can rekey all exterior locks in under 90 minutes for less than the cost of new hardware.

4. It Lets You Match All Doors to One Key

Still juggling 3–4 keys for different doors?
Rekeying lets us synchronize all exterior locks to one master key.

That’s more:

• Security

• Convenience

• Peace of mind

No more confusion at night. No more standing in the rain trying every key.

5. It’s Part of Your New Home Security Baseline

Moving is a perfect opportunity to audit your home security:

• Replace weak deadbolts

• Fix misaligned doors

• Add smart locks or cameras

• And most importantly: rekey every entry point

Pro On The Go Locksmith includes a free security inspection with every rekey service in Tampa—so you start off strong, protected, and confident.

Real Client Case: South Tampa Townhome Rekey

Davis Islands | April 2025
A new homeowner called us after seeing a man attempt to open their back door with an old key—leftover from the previous owner.

We rekeyed all five exterior locks within an hour and provided two new master keys.

“That call saved me from a potential break-in. I should’ve done it the day I moved in.” – Sara M., Tampa

When You Should Rekey Immediately

- You just bought or closed on a home
- You’re moving into a rental or apartment
- A roommate or partner moved out
- You lost a key and don’t know where
- You gave a contractor or cleaner access temporarily
- You’re switching to a short-term rental (Airbnb, etc.)

What Rekeying Involves (The Process)

1. We arrive at your home (typically same-day)

2. Verify ownership + walk through all access points

3. Remove lock cylinders and change pin configurations

4. Cut new keys and test every door

5. Provide backup keys and secure access control

6. (Optional) Upgrade to smart locks or keypads

Average Tampa rekey: 3–5 locks | 60–90 minutes | 100% peace of mind

Serving All of Tampa and Surrounding Areas

We rekey homes across:

• South Tampa

• Ybor City

• Brandon

• Seminole Heights

• Westchase

• Channelside

• Riverview

• Hyde Park and beyond

Call now for rekey specials: 813-534-2911
Or book online in 30 seconds: Schedule Rekey Service

FAQ — Rekeying After Moving

Q: How many locks can you rekey in one visit?
A: As many as needed—most Tampa homes take 60–90 minutes.

Q: Do I need to replace my locks to rekey them?
A: No. Rekeying only changes the internal pins, not the entire lock.

Q: What’s the cost to rekey a home in Tampa?
A: Typically $25–$45 per lock depending on type and quantity.