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Bought a house in Beverly Hills? Rekey before you unpack

A house that has had gardeners, housekeepers, decorators and contractors through it has keys in a lot of pockets. Rekeying collects none of them and makes them all useless.

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  • Quote before work begins
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Gouache illustration of a key

Suite 01 — Article

Count the doors

Walk the property and list every keyed lock: front, service door, garage entry, pool house, guest house, pedestrian gate, side gates. Many owners are surprised by the total. Each one may have keys you have never seen.

What a rekey does

The pins inside each lock are replaced with a new set to match a new key. Hardware, finishes and fit stay the same. On a property with custom or imported hardware, that matters: nothing is removed from the door.

Rekey, restrict or replace

Rekey when the locks work and look right. Move to a restricted keyway if you want control over copies. Replace a lock that is worn or low grade, and consider keypad locks for doors staff use daily.

Cost

The published sheet lists locks re-key starting at $19.00 per lock plus the $29.00 service call fee. The total depends on the locks and labour and is confirmed before work begins.

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Suite 02 — More

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