Locks 'n Keys

Norfolk Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason most customers pick from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, office or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Norfolk Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 wide array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from 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 has been deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also makes it possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths 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 are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or business that is not protected by a secure home alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of burglaries committed on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Norfolk Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide range 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

A good locksmith will also provide a variety 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 familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different 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 function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are regularly found in motels and businesses.
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 operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins 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