Locks 'n Keys

Modesto Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is why most customers select from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Modesto Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide selection 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 selection 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 incorporate additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse turn of the key. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can help with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or commercial property that is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most attempted break ins committed on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Modesto Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys 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 wide range of key services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Key makes a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. It is used to open acess locks which are regularly found in hotels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key