Locks 'n Keys

St. Albans Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is the reason most customers pick from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

St. Albans Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide selection 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 large range 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 include additional 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 controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the 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 the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a 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 allows users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with choosing the most cost effective and secure lock to suit 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 improve your home protection by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or office that is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a great form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

St. Albans Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys availble 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

A good locksmith will also offer a plethora of key services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – 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 each other room key cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – Car keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels and commercial properties.
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 lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key