Locks 'n Keys

St. Joseph Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why many customers select from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your home, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer all the following services:
• All types of 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

St. Joseph 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 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 additional 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 outside with a reverse key turn. 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 turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is 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. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a house or office that is not protected by an alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of robberies committed on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an excellent form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

St. Joseph Keys

A good locksmith should provide a wide range of keys for you to 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

Locksmiths also provide a wide range of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a good locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: 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 lift 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 enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys