Key cutting is the method used to make duplicate, additional, or spare keys for all kinds of properties. They may be required for several reasons such as wanting to give someone keys for access or to be used as a backup during emergencies.
Generally, you would have to provide the original for a duplicate to be made. However, when using a professional locksmith’s services, you don’t have to worry about that, which is another reason to opt for their services.
A skilled locksmith can easily make a duplicate key for you without using the original by cutting them by hand. They do so using the knowledge and expertise they’ve gained over the years.
RESPONDING TO LOCKOUTS
This is probably one of the most common issues that professional locksmiths are contacted for. You’d be surprised by how many people lock themselves out of their homes and businesses.
Lockouts can be quite stressful if you don’t know the right course of action. Trying to force your way in might cause more damage than anticipated. The usual methods are either breaking the door or smashing a window, both of which may result in serious damages and injuries.
Professional locksmiths offer 24/7 emergency callout services for such situations where they reach your property without wasting any time and open the locks causing no damage whatsoever to the locks or doors.
MASTER KEYING
A master key system enables organisations with multiple locks, such as hotels, office blocks and buildings of multiple occupancies, to access all locks with a master key while maintaining the security of all individual rooms.
While they are mostly used in businesses, many homeowners are also realising their benefits and are adopting the system for their homes as well.
A typical system operates on a tier system where locks are designated a hierarchy and the keys are set to those levels, e.g. a high-level key can open all locks whereas a lower level key can open only those assigned to that level.
UPGRADING TO DIGITAL LOCKS
Keys have been used for centuries to restrict access and protect valuables. However, times are changing and with the digitisation of almost everything around us, it is no surprise to see digital locks replacing the traditional lock and key system.
Also known as keyless door entry systems or access control systems, digital locks eliminate the need for keys that are susceptible to being lost and stolen and instead work using a card swipe, key pin, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), or biometrics technology.
Professional locksmiths provide all services related to keyless door entry systems from requirement assessment to installation, maintenance, and repair.
PROVIDING SECURITY SAFE SERVICES
Professional locksmiths provide services for all kinds of locks; not just the locks on doors and windows but also security safes, file cabinets, and secure drawers.
Security safes are secure boxes used for both residential and commercial purposes to lock up valuable items such as cash, jewels, important documents, sensitive information, and expensive equipment. They ensure that the contents remain protected from threats such as theft, fire, floods, and other disasters.
In addition to providing safe installation services, professional locksmiths also help repair, maintain, and open them. A safe that can’t be opened due to hardware malfunctioning or the owner forgetting the code is not very ideal.
Trained locksmiths have a range of methods for getting into your safe, and in many cases, they do that without causing damage and restore it to full working order afterwards.
INSTALLING ALARM SYSTEMS
Since many alarm systems are linked with door locks, their installation requires useful help and insight from professional locksmiths.
Burglar alarms are one such example that works using a series of sensors that go off as soon as they detect any unusual activity, notifying the person-in-charge to take necessary action.
When triggered, the alarm makes a noise, usually accompanied by flashing lights, which is enough to get people’s attention. In addition to the notification panel being activated, some systems are programmed to automatically lock all unlocked doors and windows to ensure the intruders stay away and find no way to break in.
Other instances where professional locksmiths can offer their services is when installing fire alarms on residential and commercial properties. During a fire, everyone is supposed to run towards safety, preferably outside in the open air. Locked doors might cause delays and even people getting stuck behind.
Linking digital door locks with fire alarms is a great way to ensure that all the main exits are automatically opened as soon as a threat is detected.
CONTACT Bronx 10473 Locksmith
You need to be able to trust the locks you have on your property but you also need to be able to trust whoever installs them. You need to know that they are skilled in the task and that they are honest and trustworthy tradesmen.
We at Bronx 10473 Locksmith are members of the Master Locksmith Association (MLA) since 1976 and can work on a wide range of locking mechanisms.
We are specialists in wooden, UPVC, and aluminium doors and the official suppliers for leading lock brands including Chubb, Yale, Securikey, and Garrison. Our team of experienced professionals can advise on the best types of lock for your residential and commercial needs.
In addition to installation services, our professional locksmiths also offer repairing services for when the locks become damaged or develop faults and may not require changing, and are also fully conversant in business master key systems.
Our qualified locksmiths have an in-depth knowledge of all kinds of locks and can often repair them on site. We can also access locks that have become jammed, including safes, and can respond to your calls quickly which can be very useful if you’ve locked yourself out.
We also offer expert key cutting services from our Locksmith Bronx 10473 where you can get your keys cut while you wait.
Using our state-of-the-art digital equipment, we can cut virtually any key including cylinder keys, mortice keys, dimple keys, Mul-T-Lock keys, padlock keys, lockers keys, and safe keys to a high degree of accuracy without having to send them away to be cut.
