About:
Areas of Expertise:
Locksmith:
A locksmith is a service professional who provides key and lock services. For homeowners and business owners, a locksmith can break a lock, replace locks, duplicate keys, unlock mailboxes, and make replacement keys. Locksmiths are trained professionals who can offer lock-related services without breaking or damaging locks or doors. Some locksmiths may be able to offer the same services for smart locks as well. While breaking into certain locks may mean replacing the lock, this route is still often less costly than alternative entry methods. Security system providers may offer locksmith-related services under plan warranties, which helps users avoid destroying equipment.
Services Offered:
Emergency Locksmith Services:
Not all professional locksmiths provide 24-hour services, but this is a service which can come in handy at all hours of the day. Some providers offer emergency locksmith services within security system packages to ensure homeowners or business owners have a backup plan if for any reason they are locked out of their residence or place of business. Individual contractors and professional locksmiths may also provide 24-hour lock services.
Residential Security Services:
Some companies and certified professionals provide solutions that are focused on delivering a set of products and services for residential customers only. They are designed to fit any home’s needs, from certified locksmiths and electricians to home security systems, home automation, and home theater systems. Companies offering residential services dedicate themselves to provide excellent service to customers who live in different types of homes, from small apartments to larger homes.
Commercial Security Services:
When talking about commercial services, it is referred to solutions meant only for businesses, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, buildings, and so forth. Specialized companies and certified professionals focus on corporate clients to provide an array of services. These services are engineered to meet the clients and their corporation’s needs, from building lockouts, electrical installations, to business alarm systems and smart business implementations. Commercial services supply installation, upkeep, and repairs on such things as locks, HVAC systems, electric wiring, business alarm, and monitoring systems. Commercially-focused companies are known for their high-quality services for clients with different business-related needs, from small retail stores to complex office buildings.
Broken Key Extraction:
After prolonged usage, keys made out of metal becomes brittle or soft. When keys deteriorate, they can easily break off inside a lock, leaving a person locked out of a property or car. Locks can malfunction due to broken keys or another piece of fragment lodged into the lock keyhole. When dealing with a jammed keyhole, it is best not to try to attempt to remove it by sticking anything else in the opening. This can make the problem worse, causing more blockage or ultimately damaging the lock. A certified locksmith is essential to retrieve broken keys or any other debris removal. If the key to a residence, vehicle, or commercial property breaks, expert locksmiths nearby can handle the extractions with the proper tools stat. The locksmith will come out and remake the key and repair the lock, without collateral damage.
Cabinet Lock:
File Cabinets for homes and offices often contain essential assets, like client information, intellectual property, and valuables, ensuring restricted access to employees and other individuals. There are many options available for file cabinet locks to secure these items. The most popular cabinet locks are cylinder locks, national locks, high-tech combination locks, and lock bars, amongst many. Keys can easily get misplaced, broken, or lost by the user. Maybe the client wants to re-key a cabinet after letting go of employees. A certified locksmith can deliver many services for file cabinets, such as cabinet lock changes, lockouts, repairs, and key extraction from a file cabinet. Licensed locksmiths can install numerous types of locks, and can even craft a master key to open the file cabinets. They provide 24 hr service for cabinet repairs and lockouts, so the client can have instant access to sensitive information or vital assets stored in the file cabinet. Protecting this information with file security is crucial for the integrity of the client’s business. Another great alternative is to replace locks with smart access sensors that will send a notification when the cabinet or drawer is opened.
Mailbox Lock:
There are many reasons for having a mailbox lock in place. Burglars can try to tamper with a mailbox to gain access to numerous types of secure information. Weather conditions and animals can also cause mail to be taken out from a mailbox. It is recommended that new homeowners or tenants replace the mailbox locks when moving into a new location, making sure that they are the only ones with access. Previous owners may have provided a spare key to a neighbor or friend, making a replacement a must for a more secure mailbox. Professional locksmiths can install new locks or upgrade the client's mailbox lock. They provide 24-hour installation, replacement, and repair services for mailbox locks. These services may include installing a new mailbox when one does not exist. They can also extract mailbox keys, can pop open a lock, re-key mailbox locks, and repair or replace the mailbox key if it is damaged.
Availability:
Serving Cities:
- Berkeley
Contact:
Elmwood Lock and Key
2953 College Ave
Berkeley, California, 94705