Locks 'n Keys

Brentwood Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason most customers choose from a line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, business or automobile 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 Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Brentwood 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 wide selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will include additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a simple 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 easy deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, 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 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 very popular for access control. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or commercial property which is not protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Brentwood Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide range of keys 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

Locksmiths also perform a plethora of locksmith services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Key types a locksmith can service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial 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 these keys function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to align 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key