Decide who needs a key
Write down the people who should receive a working key after the change. Include someone who uses a side entrance or helps a household member, if you want that access to continue. A key handed over during a move may be one of several copies; the aim is to choose the access you want going forward.
Then list the doors those keys should operate. Our guide to one house key for more than one door explains the questions to ask. Locks that look alike may still use different key systems, so a single-key arrangement needs a compatibility check rather than a promise based on appearance.
Working hardware matters
Rekeying changes which key operates a suitable existing lock. It does not by itself correct a dragging door, loose handle or reluctant latch. Mention those symptoms separately when discussing rekeying the locks. Keeping the key-control question separate from the hardware question helps you understand what work is being proposed.
Midlothian's downtown plan describes older buildings, including some dating to the 1890s. Near Main Street or 8th Street, explain the hardware actually fitted to your property rather than assuming its age from the street. If you want to retain a particular handle or trim, say so before agreeing to changes; suitability still needs assessment.
Plan the handover
For a rental home, establish who may authorize the work before arranging new keys. A housemate's agreement may not cover changes to landlord-controlled hardware. Our residential locksmith page also distinguishes a planned key change from an immediate lockout, so you can explain which problem needs attention first.
When you call, have the Midlothian street address, the number of relevant doors and any working keys nearby. Ask about availability and discuss the scope and price process before work begins. Decide how the new keys will reach the right people, and keep them identifiable during the handover so old and current copies do not get mixed together.