Locks 'n Keys

Savannah Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is why many customers select from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Savannah Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line 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 simple key turn. 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 simple 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 inside 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 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. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to meet 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 your home protection by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or office that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted burglaries carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a great form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Savannah Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys that you can pick 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 perform 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 decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are used to open car doors, trunks and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in hotels 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 main difference is in the way they work. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key