24/7 Mobile Locksmith - Technical Info
In order to serve you better and to provide you with more accurate quotes for your specific lock & key needs, 24/7 Mobile Locksmith
provides below some basic definitions to describe its main services and other general terms.
Facts about Burglary in the US - learn more...
What can you do to avoid home burglary? - learn more...
Services:
Re-key
To Re-key a lock it means that we change only the combination of the pins inside the lock. By doing so, you keep your old lock, and the old key would not work anymore.
When is it a good idea to re-key your locks?
- When you have lost your keys.
- When someone has stolen your keys.
- When you have fired one of your employees.
- When you buy a new house.
- When your roommate has left the apartment, and he/she still has the keys.
24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers Rekey solutions for most major brands, these include (but are not limited to) Kwikset, Schlage, Arrow,
Baldwin, Assa Abloy, Defaint & more.
Change / Replace a Lock
To change a lock it means that we take the old lock off and install a new one. The new lock includes new keys, tumbler, and latch.
When is it recommended to change your locks?
- After a break-in, most of the time the locks are damaged.
- When you want to upgrade your security.
24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers variety of high security locks. These include (but are not limited to) Medeco, Mul – T- Lock, and Scorpion.
24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers variety of high security locks. These include (but are not limited to) Medeco, Mul – T- Lock, and Scorpion.
Install a Lock
To install / add a new lock on wood / metal / security door that currently does not have a space in the door for it. In this case we drill a hole that will be compatible with the new lock.
When is recommended to install a lock?
- Extra security – Sometimes when a door has only a door knob an additional dead bolt can provide a very good and inexpensive solution.
- Privacy – You just moved into new apartment and your bedroom door has no lock on it. Adding a simple door knob or dead bolt can be a very convenience solution.
General Terms:
Door knob
A simple lock device that enables you to open and close doors. Door knobs can be installed on most wood, metal and security doors. 24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers a huge variety of
door knobs in different finishes and shapes.
Dead Bolt
A type of lock with a long & strong latch that provides basic security. Dead Bolts can be installed on most wood, metal and security doors. 24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers a huge
variety of Dead Bolts for residential & commercial customers in varying security grades.
Push Bar (also known as a Panic Bar)
A device that enables you to open doors from the inside in case of emergency situation without any keys necessary. Push bars are usually installed in businesses or public facilities in order to ensure a fast exit in case of
emergencies. 24/7 Mobile Locksmith offers a variety of panic bars and additional exit devices from the best manufactures, these include: Detex, Assa Abloy, Corbin Russwin and more.
High Security Locks
Very strong and durable locks combined with a specific key way makes these locks and cylinders very hard to open generally, and to pick and drill specifically. A high security lock has a restricted key that is very hard to
duplicate by unauthorized locksmith. High security locks provide good protection against “bump keys” as well as other break-in entry methods and tools. 24/7 Mobile Locksmith provides
a variety of high security locks and restricted keys by special order, with no additional charge to you. Some of the brands we use include Medeco, Mul–T-Lock, Scorpion and more.
Facts about Burglary in the US:
- In the United States, a burglary occurs approximately every 15 seconds.
- In 2006, there were more than two million burglary offenses which cost victims an estimated $1,834 loss per burglary.
- More than 66 percent of all burglary offenses in 2006 were of residential structures.
- More than 63 percent of the burglary offenses, in which the time was known, occurred during the day.
- Of about 30 percent of all burglary offenses the burglar was able to get in without using force – via open window, unlocked door, pick tools, key bumping, etc.
- Only 15 percent of the stolen property in burglaries is recovered by the police.
What can you do to avoid home burglary?
Despite the fact that there is no guaranteed way to keep a burglar out, there are few simple steps that may help to avoid burglary.
Even if you can not afford high security lock system or CCTV you can still take a few moments to make your residence a little bit safer.
- Keep the doors closed and locked. Make sure you also lock the dead bolt and not just the door knob. Pay attention to lock any side door and also the garage door.
- Do not leave any valuable items like a barbecue grill or bicycle in plain view from the street. That can attract a potential burglar.
- Keep your windows closed and locked.
- If you are considering taking a vacation, aake sure not to specify exact dates on your answering machine. In addition, ask a neighbor to empty your mail box once in a while. Overflowing mailbox tells a burglar there is no one at home.
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