24/7 London Locksmithing services using Banham Security Locks

In ensuring the safety of your home, the first step is securing your locks with a trusted name brand maintaining the integrity of the lock when possible, and when not lock rekeying or replacement. Having an unsecure home is a scary thought. That is why unsecure locks can be restored by being rekeyed. When necessary having the locks replaced to improve home security. However, locksmith services such as these are only as reliable as the service providers. That is why Londonlocksmith24h is one of the most reliable locksmith services in London for conducting locksmith services, and Banham Security for the most recommended and reliable lock to use for home security. These two companies are top of the line. They are the best in guaranteeing home safety consulting with customers on their best option to maintain or improve your home’s security.

Reliable London Locksmith Service Providers

Founded in 1926 by William Banham and his wife Marie-Ann, Banham Security has been in business for more than 90 years priding itself on the reliable security the company provides. Based in London Banham security is a family owned, and operated business now in its fourth generation of the Banham family locksmith skills being passed down from generation to generation teaching family values while molding the future security experts (About Us, 2019). As far as locksmith services, Banham Security can ensure the safety of your family and home with their locks used by several locksmith services such as londonlocksmith24h. Londonlocksmith24h is a 24hour emergency locksmith service that is open 7 days a week. They are a locksmith company based in London that hires professionally trained locksmiths and use Banham locks for repair and replacement services, as they are one of the most reliable locks to recommend and use for guaranteeing home security (London Locksmith, 2019). That is why when one of londonlocksmith24h locksmiths come out to provide service both of rekeying and lock replacement are completed by experienced locksmiths who are capable of making recommendations on whether your locks should be rekeyed or replaced, and whether Banham lock is right for your home, depending on your specific situation (London Locksmith, 2019).

Rekeying vs Lock Replacement

When replacing a key, a person has two options. One of those options is rekeying their lock. Rekeying a lock is a simple process that allows for the continued use of the same lock. In order to rekey a lock a locksmith simply uninstalls the lock, replace the lock's cylinder with a new cylinder requiring the use of a new key, and reinstalls the lock (Should you Rekey or Replace Your Door Locks, 2019). When done correctly rekeying a lock is completely safe. Being one of londonlocksmith24h's Banham lock replacement options we can guarantee your lock will be correctly rekeyed by any one of our professionals. In some situations, rekeying also can be a safe Banham lock repair option if it is found that the lock's exterior is functional, but the lock's interior is damaged. Saving the lock, it is possible to rekey the lock as a Banham lock repair instead of replacing the entire lock (Should you Rekey or Replace Your Door Locks, 2019).
Whether your lock needs a simple replacement for personal preferences, security upgrade, or easier accessibility Banham lock replacement services are available when you need them. There are many reasons why a lock would need replacing instead of rekeying. One of the main reasons would be that the lock itself is insecure to the point where rekeying will not improve the lock's security (Should you Rekey or Replace Your Door Locks, 2019). Other reasons a lock may be replaced is to change to a more reliable brand, or if there is someone in the home that may access the home easier with an easy-to-use lock such as an electronic or lever handle lock. Before making a final decision, it is advisable to consult a locksmith before having a new lock installed during the banham lock replacement (Should you Rekey or Replace Your Door Locks, 2019).

Weighing the Pros and Cons

Even though it is best to consult a locksmith before rekeying or replacing a lock, it is still important to be informed on the basic details regarding the pros and cons of both rekeying and changing a lock. In regards to rekeying the pros and cons are simple compared to changing a lock completely. The pros of rekeying are that rekeying is cheaper than lock replacement in any scenario. Whether you lost your key, the key is damaged, or there is concern of a former tenant having a key rekeying will render the key in another's possession useless guaranteeing there will be no unauthorized entries to your home (KC Brighton Locksmiths, 2018). The only con to rekeying is that it does not improve a home's security more than it originally was as the only thing to change is the lock's cylinder instead of the entire lock. Not only that, but if done incorrectly, such as in a do it yourself home job, it can be costly to fix any errors made in the rekeying of the lock with the possibility of needing the entire lock needing to be replaced because the job was done incorrectly (KC Brighton Locksmiths, 2018). If the intention is to upgrade your home's security the pros of replacing a lock there are several options to improve your homes security in ways you choose. This includes changing to a different lock brand that is convenient to use, improves home security, or even may be electronic, so only recognized devices may unlock the door instead of needing a key. The one downside of replacing a lock is that it can be more costly than rekeying the lock (Mobile Locksmith Indianapolis LLC, 2019). These are all factors to keep in mind and discussed with a londonlocksmith24h locksmith before having a lock rekeyed or replaced to ensure you have an informed decision before a final decision for the safety of your home.