Why a Commercial Lock Rekey or Change Is the Right Move After Turnover
Rekeying a commercial mortise lock — the heavy-duty, rectangular body lock set into the door edge that anchors most professional and industrial doors — is one of the most overlooked security steps during staff transitions. A rekeyed mortise lock gets an entirely new internal pin configuration, rendering every previously cut key useless without replacing the hardware itself. For most turnover situations, lock rekeying is faster, less disruptive to your operations, and requires fewer parts than a full commercial lock change. However, when hardware is worn, the cylinder is visibly damaged, or you want to upgrade to a higher-security grade, our technicians will recommend a complete commercial lock installation instead, walking you through the distinction so you can make an informed choice on the spot.
The risk of skipping this step is real and specific. A former employee who knows your building layout, your shift schedule, and which door knob lock on the break room or server closet is sometimes left unsecured has an advantage no alarm system fully neutralizes. Tooele is a close-knit community — people who work near the Deseret Peak Complex or the downtown district often know each other, know the buildings, and know routines. That familiarity makes a timely lock rekey service or hardware swap even more critical after any change in who holds your keys.

