Locks 'n Keys

Norfolk Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason why most customers select from a comprehensive line of modern security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Norfolk Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and let go 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 – They can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a reverse turn of the key. You can hold the latch 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 crude 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 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 very popular for access control. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure lock 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 increase protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or commercial property which is not protected by an alarm system. Also, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted break ins done on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Norfolk Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide selection 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 offer a lot of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot function in this way.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in hotels and offices.
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 elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up 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 Keys