If your business or home hands out keys freely, you don’t have security—you have a suggestion. Most people think a key is just a tool to open a door, but in reality, it’s part of a larger system of trust, accountability, and control. And no matter how many duplicate keys a hardware store cuts, none of them come with peace of mind.
The Illusion of the Hardware Store Key Copy
It’s convenient to drop by a big-box store and make a few extra keys. But those copies come without verification, tracking, or any sense of responsibility. Once a key is copied, you have no idea who else has access to your home or business. What was once secure becomes a guessing game.
What True Key Control Means
Professional locksmiths build systems that go beyond metal and grooves—they manage who has access, when, and why. A professional locksmith creates documentation, authorization procedures, and master systems that ensure your keys work for you, not against you.
Rekeying: The Reset Button of Security
Rekeying is one of the most underappreciated services in locksmithing. If you’ve had employee turnover, moved into a new home, or lost track of keys, rekeying your locks gives you a clean slate without replacing hardware. It’s fast, affordable, and restores control.
A Lesson from the Field
A small local college in Boston once had a master key system in chaos – with hundreds of unknown copies of multiple types and brands of keys. Over time, we rekeyed the entire campus and implemented a controlled system where only authorized personnel could request copies. That one decision tightened up their mechanical security and restored trust in their system. In parallel with the rollout, we implemented accountability so they knew who had what, how many copies, and what it opened.
To ensure your security is working for, not against you, book a Professional Key Control Review with LockWorks today—protect what matters most with security that’s truly yours.