Locks 'n Keys

Richmond Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why most customers pick from a line of modern security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer 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 locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Richmond Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 wide selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line 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 the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a simple key turn. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it 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 increasingly popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems 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 installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or business that is not protected by a burglar alarm. Also, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of burglaries carried out on protected residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Richmond Keys

A good locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys for you to 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 perform a wide range of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a well-trained locksmith should service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are often found in motels 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 function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key