Locks 'n Keys

Rochester Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is the reason why many customers choose from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your home, office or vehicle and offer 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 Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Rochester Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large variety of locks, such as:
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 range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate more functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a simple 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 the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside 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 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 needing to issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or business which is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of robberies committed on protected 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.

Rochester Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide variety 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

Locksmiths also offer a lot of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Key – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial properties.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys