Access/Assured Lock & Key

Introduction: We do complete installation on commercial and residential locks, deadbolts, exit devices, and fire-rated and non-fire-rated exit devices. We give free in home security inspection. Please don’t be a statistic. Things You Should Know Installing home security doesn’t have to leave you feeling like you’ve been robbed. Access/assured lock & key will make your home safe and secure while saving you time and money. There are many ways to make your home safer and more secure. Home security at all entry levels the windows and doors of your home are your first line of defense against burglars. There are several ways to improve the security of the entrances to your home, including: •solid doors — exterior doors should be made of a solid material to make them harder to break through •dead bolts — all exterior doors in your home should have dead bolt locks installed •sliding doors — protecting a sliding door is as simple as placing a broomstick in the track to keep the door from sliding. For extra protection, install a pin lock that will keep the sliding door from being lifted off its track. •windows — standard sash locks offer little protection if a window is broken. Keyed sash locks will help to keep a thief out. Make sure all household members know where the keys are kept in case of an emergency. Casing your own home a good way to protect your home is to stand at the street and look at your house as a burglar would. Certain things make a home more or less attractive to bad guys, and most are easy to fix. Some things to look for: *landscaping — look for tall, or overgrown bushes that could conceal a thief while he is trying to break in. Trim or replace bushes that offer concealment. Over hanging tree limbs can also offer cover and should be trimmed, especially if they are near the front or sides of the house. *lighting — observe your home at night. Are there areas of deep shadow near windows or doors? Outdoor lighting can be an effective deterrent to break-ins and can be as simple as leaving your porch light on or as elaborate as motion-detecting spotlights. Alarm Systems Installing an alarm system in your house has become significantly easier with the advent of wireless systems. Although more expensive than wired alarms, wireless alarms remove the biggest hassle of alarm systems: running wires. Call your local alarm company or we'll set it up for you.