Begin with an entrance inventory
Walk through the doors included in your request: front, back, side and the door between a garage and the living space. Count keyed cylinders rather than only doors. A deadbolt and a separate locking handle may each need attention, while a garage remote is a different access system entirely.
Moving in or changing who has a key
If the existing hardware is suitable and works properly, rekeying may let you change key access without replacing the visible fittings. Ask which cylinders can share a key and which need to remain separate. Keep an existing working key available and explain any locks that have never worked reliably.
Older doors deserve a careful match
In Marietta’s historic residential areas, door thickness, existing holes and older lock bodies can affect replacement options. Describe any unusual hardware and say whether preserving the appearance matters. Discuss compatibility before selecting a new set; do not assume a modern retail lock will fit the existing preparation.
Rental and shared-entry arrangements
A resident’s unit door and a building-managed entrance may have different owners and authorization requirements. Check with the landlord or property manager before arranging a key change. At handover, test every supplied key, record which doors were changed and discuss any follow-up terms for the particular work.
