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High security locks have various distinct features. They provide pick and drill resistance, restricted/authorized-only duplication, and over all key control. High security lock systems employ one or more features to obtain these goals. Drill resistance can be obtained by having …more

Pushbutton locks are locks that use a combination of buttons to open them instead of keys. These locks have many advantages as well as a few disadvantages. The fact that they allow access without the need for keys can be …more

Does your building have a master key system? Have the locks been changed in the last five years? Do you have high security locks for key control for authorized duplication only? Is your master key system properly maintained with a …more

People often come to our locksmith shop on Yonge Street and ask for ways to keep their landlord from entering their apartment while they’re out. This can be a difficult task, especially when the apartment building in question has a …more

The great Canadian solution for privacy barricading internal or external doors that swing in. Door barricade devices come in many shapes and sizes and replace the need to place the back of a chair under existing door handles to prohibit …more

Filing cabinet keys are small and easy to lose. Cabinets and cupboards are sometimes left unused because they are locked and the keys are missing. Usually a key code consisting of numbers and or letters can be found on the …more

Questions to ask when buying a safe. What am I trying to protect? Cash, Family Photos, CDs, Precious Metals? How much protection is required? 1. Dollar value? and or 2. Sentimental value? Do I need to consult with my insurance …more

“Do It Yourself” Rekeyable Locks The do it yourself rekeyable residential lock allows the consumer / home owner to retrofit standard tubular locksets with hardware that can be rekeyed, changing the key combination, using specialty tools or keys. This eliminates …more

Retrofitting Your Front Door Grip Set / Handle Set and Deadbolt The beauty of a front door and its security can be significantly enhanced by retrofitting a new replacement grip set. The most common subdivision front door entry hardware is …more

Commercial Locksmith Services for Toronto Businesses Today we face new challenges to provide a secure work facility for our clients. Securing physical assets for our clients is a task we take seriously at ASAP. Cash management , access control, key …more