Locks 'n Keys

Waterloo Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith can offer all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Waterloo Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate more functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it is 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 using the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a 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 needing to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths 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 extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or business that is not protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most attempted break ins carried out on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Waterloo 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 offer a variety of key services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys