Bertram has been one of the fastest-growing pockets of Kwinana over the last few years, with new estates going up around Challenger Avenue and Johnson Road bringing in a steady stream of first home buyers and young families. If you’ve just settled into a new place here, there’s one job that’s easy to overlook on the moving-in checklist: rekeying your locks.
Who else might have a key to your new front door?
New builds pass through a lot of hands before you get the keys — the builder, site supervisors, subcontractors, real estate agents, and sometimes even display home staff. Established homes come with their own history too, with copies often made for previous tenants, family members, cleaners or tradespeople over the years. In both cases, you honestly don’t know how many keys are floating around, or who still has one.
Rekeying resets the lock so any old keys simply stop working, without needing to replace the whole unit. It’s one of the most affordable ways to take back full control of your new home’s security.
Builder-grade locks are often just the starting point
Volume-built homes in newer Bertram estates are usually fitted with standard builder-grade locks — fine for handover, but not always the security level you’d choose yourself. Once you’re in, it’s worth having a locksmith run an eye over your external doors and windows to see whether an upgrade to a higher security cylinder or deadbolt makes sense for your situation.
A simple moving-in security checklist
- Rekey or replace all external door locks
- Check window locks and sliding door security, especially on newer estate homes
- Reset any garage remote codes if the property has one
- Confirm alarm codes and access have been reset, if applicable
- Ask about a spare key cut while the locksmith is already on site
Most of this can be handled in a single mobile visit, which keeps disruption to a minimum during an already busy moving week.
Mobile locksmith service for Bertram’s new estates
All Star Lock & Key is a fully mobile, owner-operated locksmith regularly working throughout Bertram and the surrounding Kwinana suburbs. We come to you, quote upfront, and can usually rekey a standard home in one visit. Have a look at our Bertram locksmith page for the full range of services we offer locally, or head straight to our residential locksmith page for more on rekeying and lock upgrades.
Just moved in and want a hand securing your new home? Call 0420 909 860 for an obligation-free quote.
