Cranberry Lock & Key

The first locking system that required a key was invented in 1778 by Robert Barron of Britain. A key made especially for the lock was needed to raise a pair of tumblers to the proper height.

Almost everyone has had the experience of getting locked out of a car or home at one point or another; do your future self a favor and take the time to add the number of a locksmith you trust to your phone before you ever actually need it so that in a pinch you don’t have to waste time trying to decide who to call.

Are you concerned that waiting for a family member to bring you the extra key to your car will make you late for an important appointment? Let’s talk about how quickly we can get to you so that you can be on your way.

Lock-related issues seem to happen long after locksmith shops have closed. Whether it's a key locked in a car or one broken off in your front door, it's a great idea to choose a 24-hour locksmith before the next emergency strikes.

One of the biggest trends in vehicles recently is keyless transponders that allow cars to be started with the push of a button. The locks connected to these are different than normal locks, but an auto locksmith will be able to help.

Some locksmiths work alongside law enforcement officers. Part of their job is to help the police get inside places discreetly, so that they can install bugs, wire taps, and other surveillance equipment.

If you have purchased a vehicle in a private sale, it is a good idea to have the door locks, and even the ignition, reprogrammed and rekeyed to prevent theft. No disrespect to the seller, but you have no way of knowing how many sets of keys are out there.

In a setting like a business where a large and sometimes changing number of people need access to a secured area, a keypad lock can sometimes be the perfect solution for security. Instead of having to replace costly physical locks when security access changes, you can simply reset the numeric password.

Professional car locksmith services are preferable to breaking your own window which can cause extensive damage and lead to expensive repairs. Hiring an auto locksmith is also, for that matter, preferable to trying to pick your own car lock, which can also cause damage.

It is a good idea to review your security protocols periodically. During this process, check your facility door keys to make sure they all keys are accounted for. If you discover some keys are missing, have your locks changed immediately.

Getting locked out of your car is frustrating, but if it happens late at night or in an unsafe location, it can be downright scary. That’s why we offer prompt response times and courteous, efficient services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It’s important to remember that most commercial keys contain verbiage that restricts them from being copied or reproduced. While this will stand in the way of law-abiding citizens, criminals may be able to get around it. Let’s ensure your locks are changed as soon as you discover keys are missing.