KEYS & LOCKSMITH EASTVALE

Q: Why Should I Use Keys & Locksmith Eastvale As My Locksmith Company?

A: Few reasons and I will go over the main ones.

1. Experience and professionalism: When we look at your door, locks and access points to your house, we can see what is not secure, weak and vulnerable access points and even the way the locks were installed at your home and if they were installed correct or pretty sloppy which makes it easy for a thief to get in. 

The crime has gone up so much and there have been so many break-ins and car thefts, I cant say enough how important it is to secure your residence and business as much as possible during these times.

 

2. Insurance and Knowledge: If a locksmith works on your expensive doors and frames or your car and he doesn't know what he is doing and something bad happens even if by accident...you're stuck with a door that's not safe, a lock that is not latching all the way or your cars computer got ruined and those are very expensive to replace.
A lot of locksmith companies are not insured and are not local so its a good idea to check so you can have the extra peace of mind and a simple job doesn't end up costing you so much more in repairs.

3. Affordability: Many times arriving to a costumer that tried to do the job himself, only to find out he drilled holes at the wrong spot and needed to change the door or frame.
Give us a call at Keys and Locksmith Eastvale and we promise to do the job the right way.

We're honest, reliable and affordable.

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Q: Regular Locks or High Security Locks?

A: If you were to ask me this question prior to covid I would say "go with a lock that have features that suits your needs.
However a little after COVID started, I have never seen so much crime, it has been really bad.
So nowadays I would recommend the most secure lock you can get due to the fact that thief's look for easy locks to pick or drill and when they come across a high security lock they turn away because they know that its going to take them too long and nearly impossible to get in that house....so they choose an easier target.

High security locks such as Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Assa Abloy, etc....are nearly impossible to pick, drill or bump key open. No matter how much a thief will stare at your key he will never be able to figure out the correct cuts of the key.

They make these locks to prevent any breach from the key to the lock itself, even the latch is reinforced.

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Q: What is the difference between a regular rekey and a master rekey?

A: A regular rekey is when we change the pins/wafers inside the lock cylinder, which disables your old key from working.
Then we issue a new key and only that key will work on that lock.
Instead of going with new hardware we can just change the key to the lock and save you money.

The only time we recommend to change hardware is if the lock you have is not a good or secure lock, or if you want to upgrade the lock you have on your door.

Another good reason to rekey a lock is if you gave a key copy to anyone who you don't want to have a key anymore such as a contractor, an old roommate or tenant, then we would recommend you re-key the lock.

Master Rekey is making 2 or more keys work on the same lock. People often ask us: "why do I need to master rekey my locks?"

Lets say you have a house with multiple doors/ locks and you want your key to open all the doors, however you want to give your Gardner or dog walker a key and you don't want them to have access to your house and just have access to those gates.

so we make your key open all the doors including the gates and the gardener's key just open the gates and not the doors to the house.

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Q: Just moved in to a new place do I need to Rekey/Change my locks?

A: We store almost everything we own at our home or business, how do you know who else has the key to your home? Contractors that have done work at the house? Previous landlords? If you don't know the answer to that then your home or business are at risk.
in my opinion to have that peace of mind VS the constant thought of "who has that key? are they good people or bad people?"

It is worth rekeying your locks so you know you're the only one with the key.
Plus its fairly cheap to rekey a lock.

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Q: What Are The Key things to look for before hiring a locksmith?

A: Is the Locksmith company local? are they insured? do they have enough experience for the job you need done?

I remember when I started working I thought I knew the job but only after the 2nd year I understood even more than I initially thought.

Next important question that you want to ask is "do I trust him?" when you call a locksmith to change your locks, that same locksmith can make a key copy to your home.

It's very important to have a locksmith you trust with good credentials and referrals.
With social media, it is easy for anyone to advertise they are a locksmith. There are thief's that advertise on Craigslist and similar websites for really cheap prices and when they show up and give you "A really good deal" for locksmith work, Their ill intention is to see what's inside your house and to walk in with a key and steal everything once they know you are away.
Professional locksmiths get their finger prints taken by the Bureau of investigative and security services to make sure were not criminals and we get background checks every other year.

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At Keys & Locksmith Eastvale we recommend security cameras as well as high security locks.



Q: How to pick a lock?

If you got locked out and ask "how do I pick my lock?"

Good question....if its your deadbolt lock you may want to call a professional locksmith near you, Because deadbolts have a non springy bolt that shoots deep into the frame and can not be manipulated.
however if its the bottom lock such as a knob or a lever you may be in luck and try to use your credit card to swipe your way back in.
which is a quick reminder why you always want to lock the deadbolt instead of the knob because thief's can swipe there way in as well!