Locks 'n Keys

Oakland Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason many customers pick from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your home, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Oakland Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 large array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse turn of the key. The latch can be held 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 key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary 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 users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Oakland Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys for you 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 plethora of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

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

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are often found in motels and businesses.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and shift 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