Fishponds Locksmiths

When you need a security upgrade to your house, the options of upgrading the old lock is pretty straight forward on locksmith recommendation. But what do you do if the existing lock and cylinder are not removable? How can old style locks with no outside cylinder be upgraded to accept digital keypad entry, digital card swipe access or combination codes? Locksmiths have long been able to change the internal workings of a door knob so it uses an existing deadbolt. This is a very common request when the front door has an old style lock, but what do you do if this same lock and cylinder are also used on all other doors in the house? The biggest challenge for replacing a standard key with a digital code system is that some older houses have locks on all exterior doors. This can be a real problem! Locksmith need to make sure that all doors outside of the main entryway take advantage of this new technology to upgrade security. The solution is a 'Deadbolt conversion kit' or 'disable-a-key blank' will allow him to update your entire home with only one type of key lock. These kits come complete with everything needed to convert existing locks and still maintain full functionality. Most kits are no more complicated than removing the deadbolt cylinder and replacing it with the new one. The kit has an internal insert that stays in place inside the lock housing to allow the locksmith to retain full key access. The next step is to remove your existing key from your door knob and replace it with code-entry locking system! All electronic methods come complete with special plugging devices that fit into your door knob. This gives locksmith back access to take out or install any keys if needed at any time.