November 23, 2025
Changing your locks isn’t something most people think about often—until there’s a problem. But your locks are your home’s first line of defense, and ignoring warning signs can put your property and family at risk.
In this post, we’ll explore 7 common reasons why it might be time to change your locks, plus how Integrum Locksmith & Doors can help you stay safe, secure, and stress-free.
Whether you bought a home or are renting, changing the locks should be your first step. You never know how many copies of the old keys are out there—or who might still have them.
🛠️ Solution: Rekey your locks or upgrade to a new lock system for peace of mind.
It happens to the best of us—but if you lose a key and don’t know where it went, someone else could find it and gain access to your home.
⚠️ Don’t assume it’s gone for good. If it had identifying info or was stolen, the risk is even higher.
🛠️ Solution: Emergency lock replacement services are available, often same-day.
If your locks are sticky, loose, rusty, or the key doesn’t turn smoothly, that’s a sign they’re wearing out. Weak or malfunctioning locks are easier to pick, bump, or force open.
🛠️ Solution: Replace worn-out hardware with modern high-security or smart locks.
Explore our residential lock services.
After a burglary or even an attempted one, changing your locks is critical—even if the intruder didn’t use a key. They could return later, especially if they found a spare key or damaged the lock.
🛠️ Solution: Upgrade to stronger deadbolts, reinforce door frames, or install smart locks with access monitoring.
Divorces, roommates moving out, or a change in staff (like cleaners or contractors) are all valid reasons to rekey or replace your locks. You can’t always guarantee that keys were returned—or that duplicates weren’t made.
🛠️ Solution: Our lock rekeying services are fast, discreet, and cost-effective.
Smart locks let you control and monitor access remotely, set codes for guests, and avoid ever losing a key again. If your locks are more than 5–10 years old, it’s likely time for a security and convenience upgrade.
🛠️ Solution: Smart lock installation and setup by licensed technicians ensures everything works smoothly and securely.
If you’ve loaned out a key and it wasn’t returned—or you suspect it was copied without your consent—that’s a major red flag. Key duplication is easy and inexpensive for anyone with access.
🛠️ Solution: Don’t risk it. Change or rekey your locks as soon as possible.
| Scenario | Rekey | Replace Locks |
|---|---|---|
| Want to keep existing hardware | ✅ | ❌ |
| Lost keys or someone moved out | ✅ | Optional |
| Old, worn-out, or damaged locks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Want to upgrade to smart locks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Security breach or break-in | ❌ | ✅ (Recommended) |
Not sure what you need? Our locksmiths can assess your current setup and recommend the best option.
Locks are easy to overlook—until they fail. If any of the signs above sound familiar, don’t delay. It’s better to be proactive than deal with a break-in, lockout, or safety issue later.
Integrum Locksmith & Doors offers 24/7 emergency lock replacement, rekeying, and security upgrades across the GTA.
📞 Call us or book a service online today.
Feel free to contact us, and We will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.