What Are High-Security Locks and Why Do They Matter?
Standard residential and commercial locks are surprisingly easy to defeat. Bump keys, lock picks, and forced entry can overcome most Grade 3 hardware in seconds. High-security locks use patented keyways, hardened steel cores, and pick-resistant pin systems that make unauthorized entry significantly more difficult – and they come with restricted key duplication so copies can’t be made at a hardware store without your authorization.
Elliott Mobile Diagnostic and Programming installs and services high-security locks for homeowners and businesses throughout the New River Valley – in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford, Pulaski, Floyd, and surrounding communities.
High-Security Lock Brands We Install
- Medeco – Industry-standard high-security locks with angled pins that resist picking and patented key control.
- Schlage B-Series Commercial Grade – ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts with reinforced strike plates for residential and light commercial applications.
- Mul-T-Lock – High-security cylinders with telescoping pin technology and restricted keyways used by government facilities worldwide.
- Kwikset SmartKey – Re-keyable high-security residential locks that homeowners can rekey themselves in an emergency.
- Abloy Protec – Disc detainer lock mechanism, virtually unpickable and resistant to drilling.
Who Needs High-Security Locks?
High-security hardware is worth the investment in a wide range of situations.
- Business owners who store cash, equipment, or sensitive data on-site
- Rental property owners who want to prevent unauthorized key duplication between tenants
- Homeowners who have experienced break-ins or live in higher-crime areas
- Medical and dental offices with controlled substances on premises
- Gun owners who want a stronger barrier on their safe room or storage area
- Anyone who wants peace of mind that their lock can’t be bumped or picked
High-Security Lock Installation Process
We assess your existing door hardware, frame condition, and security needs before recommending products. We then install the new lock cylinder and hardware, test the fit and function, and provide you with your restricted key copies – typically 2 to 4 keys depending on your needs. We document your key control record so you know exactly how many keys exist and who has them.
Upgrade Your Locks Today
Don’t wait until after a break-in to upgrade your security. Call Elliott Mobile Diagnostic and Programming to schedule a security assessment and high-security lock installation at your home or business in the New River Valley. We come to you – mobile service, no shop visit required.
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