Statistically, a commercial business is over four times more likely to be burglarized than a residence. Of those burglaries, over half are likely to be committed against small to medium sized businesses.
The receipt or invoice should be fully itemized and detail the work performed, costs and any additional charges for things like key replacements or service charges.
Do you check to make sure your doors are locked before leaving the house? Almost 40 percent of homeowners responding to a recent poll admitted to leaving their doors unlocked at least occasionally.
It may not look like it, but there’s a lot of workings hidden inside your car door for your locks, power windows, and more. These are all interconnected, and auto locksmiths know them well. In fact, they can often help with fixing power windows in addition to locks.
If your business uses keys that anyone can have copies made of, it can be difficult to know whether the employee you've had to let go turned in their only set of keys. Changing the locks can provide you with the peace of mind that you won’t have to worry about them returning after hours.
Most locksmiths offer home rekeying services, where the tumblers of a lock cylinder are modified to work with a new key. Rekeying a lock can provide the same security as changing the lock outright, but at a fraction of the cost.
The invention of the combination lock was pretty ingenious. It was the first locking mechanism that could be changed after manufacture. James Sargent, an American, invented the combination lock. Care to guess the year he had his aha moment? It was 1857.
The batteries for keyless or remote entry systems for cars will not last forever, and they can also be damaged from exposure to moisture or shocks from sudden impact. If you think the battery in your fob has stopped functioning, let us help get your keys working again.
As you know, your building’s security is only as strong as the weakest part of it. In many cases, that weak link is the door locks. Let’s talk about the commercial grade lock options that may be more appropriate for your business.
Did you know that the earliest attempts at securing items, before the now-common tumbler locks, were various knots in rope? Knots like the thief knot or the gordian knot allowed sailors and others to secure their belongings and detect if they had been tampered with.
It’s important to remember that getting locked out of your car isn’t always just a matter of leaving your keys inside. If your key broke off inside the lock, it’ll take an experienced auto locksmith to get you back inside.
One of the most common problems locksmiths are called for is issues with dead bolts. Unfortunately even a professional contractor can install deadbolts improperly, leaving your home more vulnerable to break-ins. Locksmiths can repair or install deadbolts for your home.
Let's say you need a plumber to come into an employee-only area of your company to repair a bathroom. With a card-access system you can create a new card with temporary access for the repair crew, and then deactivate the card when the work is completed.
Other than just your average home or auto locks, locksmiths are also experts on home security systems, safes, and vaults for homes and businesses. Banks are one business that takes full advantage of locksmiths due to their large number of security systems and vaults requiring regular maintenance.
Many times, keys are locked in the trunk and inaccessible because the car itself is already locked. If loading a car, leave a window down to allow access.
Did you realize that rekeying all your locks to fit one master key can save you time and effort trying to keep, track and even reproduce multiple keys? Even some low cost padlocks can be modified to fit a master key.
The vast majority of house break-ins occur at the front and side doors and through the garage. To better protect against garage door entry, a side-mounted interior garage door lock is recommended. Though it may be inconvenient until you get used to it, the security it provides is invaluable.
We are not only experts in picking a lock and duplicating keys. But, we also understand the different types of locks and the mechanics of how they work. This knowledge is extremely important for ensuring security.
Are you interested in a digital lock for your home? One advantage to digital locks is that there is no key. So if you are the type of person who is constantly misplacing house keys, a digital lock could be a great idea.
Every year plenty of cars are stolen because the driver left the keys in the ignition -- and may even have left the car running. Most car thieves are opportunists, so it's risky to think "I'll just be gone a second," regardless of the circumstances. It just takes seconds to steal a car.
Some locks are designed to be anti-drill, or drill resistant. The manufacturer infuses the lock casing with hardened steel chips. If an intruder attempts to drill into the lock, these chips will tear up the drill bit.
That big black part at the bottom of your keys does more than give you a place to grip. That black area often contains a chip in it with a unique digital code. The right key has to be used in order for the ignition to start.
Do you have someone in your home that is disabled and can't easily manipulate a key in the front door lock? Give us a call and we can provide you with information about digital locks.
Smart key technology now allows you to open and start your car before you enter, making it more convenient, and safer. This theft protection centers on the system resetting the code every time it is activated, preventing random cards from accessing the vehicle.
