Paso Robles Safe & Lock Services...
We offer a full range of services for all your locksmithing needs.
If you don't see a service you require please call us at (805) 238-7115
and talk to one of our technicians today! We look forward to being
of service to you, your business and your family!
What Does a Professional Locksmith Do?
A professional trained locksmith installs locks, deadbolts and other
locking devices to safeguard homes, businesses, vehicles and other
property. Locksmiths also may modify or repair such devices, rekey
locks, make duplicate keys, generate new keys for locks whose keys
have been lost and respond to emergency calls to open vehicles, homes
and businesses that have been locked accidentally or have malfunctioned.
When new or replacement locks are required, a locksmith assists
the customer in determining the types of locks needed and where they
are to be installed. The locksmith installs a lock by cutting or
drilling the proper opening in the selected location, using small
hand and power tools.
A locksmith may sell and service safes for home and business use.
Some locksmiths install and service electronic alarm and surveillance
systems and access control systems. Banks have many locking devices
that require regular service by locksmiths such as vault doors, safe
deposit boxes and teller equipment.
A locksmith repairs a lock by disassembling and examining it to
locate worn or malfunctioning parts, then cleans and adjusts the
internal mechanisms and replaces these parts with new ones supplied
by the lock's manufacturer. On occasion, it may be necessary to custom
make some repair parts using lathes, drills, grinders, and other
power and hand tools. When the repairs have been completed, the locksmith
will reassemble the lock and check its operation.
A locksmith may respond to emergency calls for customers who have
accidentally become locked out of home, business or vehicle. The
locksmith begins by examining the lock(s) to determine the best method
to circumvent the lock. These methods may include use of lock picks,
bypass tools or other special instruments. Fitting a key by code
or other skilled means is also a method of opening a lock. Experience,
skill and knowledge dictate the method a professional selects to
open a lock. There are times when the quality of the lock, concern
for safety of occupants and other factors such as malfunctions of
the lock may force the locksmith to use destructive techniques to
gain entry. Before performing an opening or certain other sensitive
tasks, the locksmith may require a picture ID.
A locksmith makes duplicate keys using a key-duplicating machine.
With the customer's (pattern) key and key blank clamped in their
respective vises, the locksmith moves the pattern key across the
guide. A rotary cutter cuts the same pattern into the key blank.
The locksmith carefully examines the new key to ensure its accuracy.
For security reasons or because keys are stolen or misplaced, many
businesses, hotels/motels and apartment complex owners contract with
locksmiths to provide new master key systems, reset combinations
and rekey their door locks on a regular basis.
Some cities and states require locksmiths to be licensed and bonded.
The licensing process may include passing an examination, submitting
fingerprints, and paying a fee to the licensing agency. A self-employed
locksmith must also keep business records and maintain a proper inventory
of locks, parts, keys and tools.
Qualifications:
Locksmithing involves precise and detailed work. Good locksmithing
professionals possess mechanical and mathematical ability, good
vision, spatial perception, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
They must be able to understand lock and key specifications, operating
manuals and other written or oral instructions as necessary. Additional
traits include patience, emotional stability, honesty, dependability,
accuracy and the ability to get along with other individuals.
Education and Training: During high school, the prospective locksmith
should take courses in mathematics, mechanical drawing, metalworking,
basic electronics, physics, and English plus some business education.
To install electric locks, alarms, access control systems or surveillance
devices, locksmiths must have a knowledge of electricity and electronics.
Traditionally, on-the-job training has been the primary method of
learning locksmithing skills. Trainees work with experienced locksmiths
until they have mastered the necessary skills. In some on-the-job
training programs, employees attend demonstrations or receive classroom
as well as practical training. The length of time necessary to complete
on-the-job training ranges from three months to four years, depending
on the level of expertise required for a given sector of the profession.
Completion of courses at a locksmithing school will provide a basic
knowledge of the trade and may shorten the length of the on-the-job
training programs.
Continuing education for the locksmith is provided by seminars and
classes presented by lock manufacturers, locksmithing schools and
locksmith associations, including the Associated Locksmiths of America.
Residential Locksmith Services
Locked out or just need to replace a lock? Paso Robles Safe
& Lock locksmiths are standing by 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Paso
Robles Safe
& Lock's residential
services include: any and all high security locks, deadbolts, cylinders
and safes. Paso Robles Safe & Lock services include: 24 hour emergency
locksmith services & advanced security solutions.
Commercial Locksmith Services
Paso Robles Safe
& Lock offers a wide range of commercial
locksmith services, including commercial grade locks & locking
systems, access control, alarm systems, metal & glass
doors, gates and safes.
Emergency Locksmith Services
Paso Robles Safe
& Lock locksmiths are licensed,
bonded and insured. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
to guarantee a fast response anywhere in and outside the north county.
Keys
Paso Robles Safe and Lock stock a vast array of keys in each
service vehicle, and can fabricate or duplicate most keys. We
get called out to help people in with new hardware store
key that won't work.
