Locks 'n Keys

Gresham Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Gresham Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 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 outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate more 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 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 key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself 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 very popular for access control. This gives 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 help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems 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 improve your home protection by implementing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted break ins committed on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a great form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Gresham Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide range of keys to 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 perform a variety of key services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Key makes a good locksmith should service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are normally used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, trunks and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are regularly found in hotels and offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys raise 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys