Westminster Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is the reason most customers select from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should 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 offer these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Westminster Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large variety of locks, including:
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 range of operational 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 include 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 simple 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 crude deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock people inside.
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 very popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property that is not protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Westminster Keys

A decent locksmith should provide 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

Locksmiths also offer a variety of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes a decent locksmith can service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of 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 are unable to do that.
Car Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are regularly 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 main difference is in the way they work. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys

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