Locks 'n Keys

Richmond Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of professional home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Richmond Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large variety 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line 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 operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse 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 easy deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also makes it possible to lock people inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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 the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting 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 improve protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or business that is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted break ins done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an excellent form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Richmond Keys

A locksmith should offer 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

An expert locksmith will also offer a lot of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Types of keys a professional locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for example, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Car Key – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as serving as 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. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in hotels and offices.
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 making 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