Small, fast-growing towns like Severance, Colorado bring a mix of brand-new subdivisions and older properties with outbuildings. Both come with lock questions worth answering early.

New construction homes

During construction, keys and codes can pass through many hands. Rekeying when you move in makes sure only your household can get in, and you can have every exterior door keyed to the same key.

Garage and keypad codes

Reset the garage opener, clear any remotes you did not receive, and remove every existing code from keypad or smart locks before setting your own.

Outbuildings and gates

Sheds, shops and gates often hold expensive tools. A solid padlock with a shrouded shackle, or a proper deadbolt on a shop door, is worth the small cost.

Car keys

Longer drives between towns make a lost car key more inconvenient. If you are down to one key, getting a programmed spare now is simpler than replacing the last one later.

Have a plan for lockouts

Keep a spare with a nearby neighbor or family member, and save a locksmith’s number in your phone before you need it.

Choice City Locksmith serves homeowners as a locksmith in Severance, CO, with rekeying, deadbolts, lockouts and car keys. Phone (970) 803-1100.