Locks 'n Keys

Biddeford Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith should offer 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

Biddeford Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include 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 has been deadlocked from 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, 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 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure lock to suit 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 a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or office which is not protected by a residential alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries committed on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Biddeford Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys that you can 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 provide a variety of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a well-trained locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are commonly 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 these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and move 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 Keys