If you only call a locksmith when you’ve lost your car keys or gotten locked out of your house, then you’re missing the opportunity for a wide variety of other services that locksmiths in the Syracuse, NY area can help you out with.
Ultimately, a locksmith’s goal is to keep your family safe and secure. That task often involves more than a key alone. The professionals at Tick Tock Safe and Lock can help with many other security issues, including:
Lock Installation
That simple turn lock on the doorknob doesn’t offer a whole lot of protection. A deadbolt is better, but most people don’t have the time or tools to install one correctly.
A locksmith is knowledgeable about the different types of deadbolts and other locks available. He or she is also aware of how well each type of lock will work with specific doors if at all. A glass door, or partial glass door, for example, requires a double cylinder deadbolt otherwise it is just as easy for a burglar to break in as if you didn’t have a deadbolt to begin with. A door with a hollow core will also not need a deadbolt because it is compromised by the door design despite what lock is placed on it.
Each hole you drill on a door weakens it a little bit because you are removing some of its material. If you don’t know what you’re doing and make a mistake, the extra drill holes alone can be a risk to your family’s safety.
The team at Syracuse’s Tick Tock Safe and Lock can also make other recommendations while they are replacing your deadbolt, such as with additional front door reinforcement.
While professionally installed deadbolts will boost your home’s security, you may be able to save money on homeowner’s insurance as well.
Lock Repair
If you are experiencing troubles with your current locking system, don’t hesitate to call in the professionals. Loose locks, those that need to be jiggled to work correctly and deadbolts that don’t turn all the way leave your home and family vulnerable.
Lock Advice
When they move into a new home, most people want to immediately change their locks. It’s a good move, but while you are changing out every lock, why not have professionals come in to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your home security? Many homes have two or more different types of doors and most require different type of locks to be as secure as possible. The team at Tick Tock Safe and Lock can recommend locks for sliding patio doors, French doors, garage doors, screen doors, front doors with glass windows and more.
Electronic Locks
If you have children who constantly lose their house keys, electronic locks are easy to reset so your home stays secure. Electronic locks are very affordable, come in a variety of styles to complement your home’s décor and have many features to customize to your needs.
