Locks 'n Keys

Valdosta Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is why many customers choose from a line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Valdosta Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide selection 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the 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 it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock someone 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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting the most affordable and secure lock 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 a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or business which is not protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most attempted break ins carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a great form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Valdosta Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide range 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

An expert locksmith will also perform a wide range of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Key types a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open acess 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 raise 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key