Locks 'n Keys

Seattle Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your front door, which is the reason why many customers choose from a complete line of professional home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your residence, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer you the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Seattle Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range 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 the inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a simple 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 turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary 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 systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure locking systems 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 improve your home protection by implementing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or business that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Seattle Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys for you 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

Locksmiths also perform a wide range of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a well-trained locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are regularly 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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys