Losing your house keys can leave you in a panic. But panicking is the last thing you should do. Most locksmiths can get to your home quickly if necessary. If you lose your house keys, a locksmith can help you in a number of useful ways.

1. They can cut you a new key

A good locksmith can make you a new key without the original key. And the best locksmiths are able to do this on the spot, from their own vehicle. To make a new key without the original key, a locksmith takes an impression of your lock by inserting a blank key into the lock. When the pins inside the lock press against the blank key, this indicates where the locksmith should cut.

2. They can rekey your locks

If you are worried that somebody has your key and knows where you live, then rather than changing your locks, you can have them rekeyed. A locksmith does this by changing the way the pins are arranged inside a lock. The old key will then no longer work. Your locksmith will then provide you with a new key that fits the newly arranged lock.

3. They can change your locks

You can completely change your locks if you feel that the old locks didn't provide enough security. Some locksmiths will have new locks on hand, and others will need to return later with new locks.

4. They can get you back into your home

A locksmith can also get you back into your home without the use of your key. They can do this by picking the lock. This is useful if you need to get back into your home immediately. And if you do choose to change your locks, then the locksmith may drill through the locks to let you in and then replace the locks.

5. They can cut you a spare set of keys

The best way to ensure that nobody uses your keys to enter your home is to leave your keys unmarked. That way, nobody will know where to use the keys if they find them. And you should keep a spare set of keys somewhere familiar only to you. A residential locksmith can create a spare key or set of keys for you.

If you've lost the keys to your home, a residential locksmith can get you back into your home and provide you with new keys and locks. But make sure you act quickly, just in case somebody else has your keys. With a locksmith's help, you can prevent people from entering your home using your old keys.

To learn more, contact a residential locksmith.