Why keying one door differently might be a better solution

For the most part, having one key access all the exterior doors of your home or business might seem like the only option, a true win-win. For some people however, it’s not the best option. While convenience is important, sometimes strategically keying one door differently can be an added layer of security.

For some people, using a “contractor” door is an excellent alternative to having every entrance keyed alike. By having one entrance keyed separately, you can control where individuals you hand keys out to enter the home or business. This means they are using the most public entrance to ensure the most visibility should someone be using the keys you handed out nefariously. Beyond that, if you choose to set up a camera system it allows you to better cover the areas you’d expect to be accessed by keyholders, which can work wonders for accountability. Finally, in the event a keyholder should no longer have access to the home or business, only one lock needs to be changed rather than the entire property to remain secure.

To clarify, for these purposes a contractor can include more than just a businesses’ employees. For a homeowner this includes babysitters, pet sitters, house sitters, significant others that have become less significant, family members who just no longer need access, actual contractors, the dreaded in-laws, or even that neighbor you gave a spare key to before you found out about their police record….

Regardless of whether you need one entrance keyed differently or every door utilizing the same key, JD Locksmith Solutions can ensure the doors are keyed to you needs and covers Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk and Barnstable Counties. We can be reached at (508)535-5625 and are happy to discuss what the best option for you would be!