Locks 'n Keys

Fremont Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is the reason many customers pick from a line of professional home security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Fremont Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large variety of locks, such as:
Cylinder Rim Locks – Includes rim latches, cylinder drawback locks, cylinder nightlatches, APG locks, rim deadlocks, deadbolts and rollerbolts etc. Cylinder rim locks are available with a wide array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a reverse key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a product selector for brass bodied padlocks, lever, cylinder, discus, laminated and combination padlocks, plus padbars, hasps and staples etc.
Cabinet and Camlocks- Includes cupboard locks, filing cabinet locks, camlocks and accessories, locker locks, box locks, till locks etc.
Door and Window – Includes metal/wooden window locks, door chains and bolts, multiple application locks, merchandisers etc.
Miscellaneous – includes bullet & shutter locks, parking posts, wheel clamps, gun cabinet locks, sae locks, vehicle locks, garage door handles etc.
Keyless Locks – Digital locks are extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or office that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that most burglaries carried out on protected residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an excellent form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Fremont Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys availble to choose from:
• Key cards
• Car keys
• Motorcycle key
• Master Key
• Magnetic card key
• Skeleton key
• Tubular keys
• Control keys
• Access keys
• Zeiss Key
• Double Sided keys
• House keys
• Paracentric key

A good locksmith will also provide a variety of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a good locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Keys – automotive keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key