Smart Lock and Safe

Just move? Let a housekeeper or a nanny go? Lose your keys? Have you considered changing your locks? It can be done in most cases without changing your hardware. Give us a call! We'd be happy to help! www.SmartLockAndSafe.com

Smart Lock and Safe - (818) 831-3800 - Keys, Commercial Residential Locksmith Our field technicians specialize in Lock Opening, Rekeying, Installations, Safe Changes, Key Replacement, Lock Repair and more.

The Facts About Safes!

For maximum protection you must purchase the right safe for the job!
Safes have been around for hundreds of years. Years ago they were rarely used in homes. Today many homeowners need a good safe.
Good security will have "Layers". A good alarm system is a "Layer". Good deadbolts on exterior doors may be another layer. The more layers the better. Remember, these layers can always be compromised.
A good safe may be the last line of defense for your most prized possessions.

We know many of you have noticed safes for sale at home/hardware centers, and department stores. Some of you may have purchased one of these safes. This is a step in the right direction. Although a big problem exists.

THE PROBLEM: consumers are often misled into believing these safe are secure, even though they may not be. As a locksmith for many years, I can tell you it happens all the time.

FACT: Most inexpensive home center safes offer NO security ratings.
Various security ratings exist for safes. We have an extensive section here at Smart Lock And Safe devoted to safe ratings. If you want to store anything of value inside your safe, you should know about Safe ratings.

FACT: Most inexpensive home center safes have NO relocker device.
Relocker devices are used in good safes to resist punch attacks on the dial and/or lock. This device will trigger additional mechanisms to further secure the safe during an attack.

FACT: Most inexpensive home center safes have NO drill resistant hard plate protecting the lock.
Hard plate is special metal "sandwiched" between the door and lock on good safes to protect the lock from drill attack.

FACT: Most safes buyers are PRIMARILY concerned with burglary protection. Fire protection is a big concern, but statistics prove you are much more likely to have a burglary, than a fire.

Our advise is to get the correct protection, for the valuables you intend to store in your safe. Most Safe Buyers want Burglary, and Fire protection. Let us guide you towards an educated decision.

When most people move into a new home the last thing they think of is changing their locks, the previous owners may have given keys to neighbors, family and/or friends and they may still have keys to YOUR new home. Smart Lock and Safe can help by changing or re-keying your locks.

6 quick tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help avoid a Locksmith scam:

1. Be wary of locksmith companies that answer calls with generic phrases like “locksmith services,” rather than a specific name. If a locksmith cannot or will not provide the business’ legal name, find another locksmith.

2. When the locksmith arrives, ask for identification, including a locksmith license where applicable. Alabama, California, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas all require locksmiths to be licensed.

3. Get an estimate before any work begins, including emergency service.

4. Ask about extra charges for things like emergency hours, mileage or service call minimums before you agree to have the work performed.

5. If the locksmith’s on-site price doesn’t match the phone estimate, don’t allow the work to be performed.

6. If you’re locked out, be cautious of companies that recommend or insist on drilling or replacing the lock up front. Most experienced locksmiths have the skills and tools to unlock almost any door.