Locks 'n Keys

Rochester Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Rochester Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from 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 easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock someone 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 systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or office that is NOT protected by an alarm system. Also, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted break ins committed on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Rochester Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide range of keys for you to select 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 key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Key makes a decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are often found in hotels and offices.
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 they function. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys