There are many aspects to rekeying that can benefit a home or a business and in the case of Master Rekeying and Key-A-Like it usually applies to commercial needs.
Master Rekeying and Key-A-Like might sound like similar systems, but they are not the same. Many of the customers that call Complete Locksmith will ask us if we can set up their business or home with a master key system when in actuality all they truly want is one key that can open all of their locks, and this is what is known in the world of the locksmith as a Key-A-Like.
When you consider the use of a Key-A-Like you can compare this to your car key in that most model of vehicle are made with a single key that works on all of the locks in your automobile, the doors, the trunk and the engine. Imagine if you were to have the same convenience in your home locks after arriving home, with multiple keys, fumbling through them to open the locks but with a Key-A-Like you can open all of your locks (and those who live in larger cities have many different locks) with one single key. The key can also work for you garages, sheds, closets and any other area of your home and property that requires entrance with a keyed lock. This is a simple and safe process and also allows for less worrying in the case of lost keys. Too many times a large number of keys provide the opportunity for lost keys and one single key on a key chain is easier to keep track of than a lot of them and it also helps with creating less of a hassle when making duplicates and managing your home.
Master keying, on the other hand, enables you to have one key that will work only on the front door and a second key that will work on the front door and your office instead of multiple keys causing confusion.
Master keying, in essence, allows for one single key to control several different locks while allowing for each lock to still have its own separate key. There are many advantages to master rekeying in the workplace such as access control. This type of access control means that you can give employees one key that will permit them to use it on the front door only, or the front door and their office but also restrict access to other areas they are not authorized to enter. Some businesses have checks and cash on hand and it must be kept in a secure area. Many cleaning and maintenance crews have keys to gain access into closets and offices to clean but with master keying they will not be able to enter these areas or any other sensitive area that they or other employees are not supposed to be in. Master keying gives you control over all aspects of access in your company for security and the safety of your offices, monies sensitive information and secure areas.
We have been on many calls for commercial lockouts that could have been avoided with proper organization of lock security and keys. Many emergencies that arise at an office in regards to keys and locks can be avoided by simply having a multi-level set of master keys.
When you have questions about performing a master rekey for your business call us at Complete Locksmith and we will be happy to assist you today by sending over a specialized locksmith technician to show you how we can rekey all of your locks to your specifications!
No matter how many locks you have and no matter how many keys you need, a master rekey will be much less expensive to set up for your home or business than all new locks, hardware and installation and provide you the ease and peace of mind of acess control security that works for you!
