A-1 Locksmiths

There are many types of locks in the market today. How do you know what’s best for your home or business? Do you need key restriction, or high security locks, or perhaps, you want to get rid of all those keys and go with an electronic locking system.

A-1 Security can help you determine what type of physical security you deserve to protect your family and personal property at home or your office equipment at work.

The first thing to remember about locks and keys is to keep keys out of circulation. The potential for theft by use of unauthorized keys is staggering. Just think of all the people who have keys, from housekeepers to childcare providers to valet parking attendants. Then, think of all the places where duplicate keys can be made, from hardware stores to shoe repair shops.

Locks provide no protection if others can copy your keys. Do you know how many keys to your home or business are out there?

We can install locks with keys that cannot be duplicated by unauthorized people.

Our Professional Security Technicians install peace of mind with Medeco High Security Locks.

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Business: Your locks are your first line of defense. Be sure they offer patented key control to guard against unauthorized key duplication and are resistant to picking and drilling. We recommend Medeco high security locks or electronic access control units on all exterior doors.

Install solid doors.
Select door frames and hinges that cannot be pried open.
If you do not have a safe, we highly recommend you consider purchasing one.
If you have a safe, change the combination often.
Make frequent deposits so a minimal amount of cash is stored at your business.
Protect your business with proper lighting.

Home: It’s where the heart is. There’s no place like it. But most of all, it’s where we want to be comfortable, safe, and secure. Unfortunately, the crime of burglary is almost always a case of an opportunity seen and seized. You are most at risk if you: have standard locks, which do not prevent key duplication or protect against physical attack, have ever given others a copy of your key, have never changed your original locks, or have created a “burglar friendly” environment.

Change all locks when moving into a new house or apartment.
Do not leave spare keys in obvious places like under flower pots or welcome mats.
Do not have identifying tags on your key rings that can provide thieves with personal information.
Choose solid wood or steel doors as hollow wood doors can be easily kicked in.
Do not leave gaps around the door frame that would make doors vulnerable for prying.
Install high security locks that provide key restriction.
Make sure you have dead bolts on all your exterior doors.