A residential locksmith is a professional who works on the security of homes. They are experts in all types of locks and can install, repair and upgrade them, along with installing home alarm systems, security safes, door sensors, window locks and more. They can advise on what type of security is best for each situation, taking into account the level of risk and your budget.

The most obvious service is to help people who are locked out of their homes. These can be cases where you’ve lost your keys or they’ve been stolen, in which case it’s important to contact a locksmith as soon as possible. The locksmith can rekey your lock or replace it altogether, depending on the situation.

Another common service is to install or rekey locks on doors, windows and other parts of the house, such as cabinets, drawers and letterboxes. This can be a good way to make it more difficult for burglars to gain access to valuable items stored in these areas. It’s also a good idea to talk to a residential locksmith when you move into a new house, as they can rekey all the locks so that only one key will operate them, which reduces the chances of someone else having a spare or being able to open your lock without your permission.

Security systems are also a great deterrent against theft and burglary, as they can alert the authorities to any suspicious activity in your home and even sound an alarm to scare away the intruder. It’s worth getting at least three quotes from local residential locksmith companies and comparing prices to see what the best value is.