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Key Cutting

Duplication of a key

All dsc security locksmiths are professionally trained and highly experienced in key duplication which is generally carried out by using electric key machines although they are also trained to duplicate keys by hand if required. There are 3 important factors involved in cutting a key correctly: -

  •  Identifying and choosing the correct key blank - the new key may not even go into the lock if the wrong type is chosen

  • Ensuring key duplication machines are set up correctly and checked regularly - the new key may not operate the lock or may be difficult to turn if the key cuts are too high, too low or out of horizontal alignment

  • Knowledge and experience of the locksmith to cut the key correctly and to professionally hand finish it where necessary, so that it enters and operates the lock as smoothly as the original key

All key duplication is covered by a replacement policy or money back guarantee and liability is limited to the retail price of the key. Exceptions occur when keys to be copied are too badly worn, bent or broken to guarantee a perfect copy. We will bring this to the attention of customer and offer them the option to proceed entirely at their own risk which will cancel any guarantee that the key will work.

The cost of key cutting depends on the type of key required but prices start as low as £1.20 per key for the most popular keys and an average price of other standard cylinder or mortice keys is £3.00 per key. Genuine blanks, registered keys and 5-lever mortice keys tend to be slightly more expensive.

This PROFESSIONAL service is available at our shop premises in Crowthorne: -

dsc security
283 High Street
Crowthorne
RG45 7AH

Types of Key

There are numerous types of key to suit every type of lock whether low security or high security, simple or sophisticated. Listed below are the most common types of keys we are asked to duplicate. Except for the last 4 items on the list, which are generally registered and have to be ordered from suppliers, we are able to professionally duplicate most keys in all the other categories.

Cylinder Key the most common type of key - e.g. Front door latch
Mortice Key 2-lever to 7-lever locks - e.g. Union back door lock
Rim Key  for surface mounted locks - e.g. shed door lock
Cam Lock Key  typically for a filing cabinet, desk, cash box, locker, etc.
Pipe Key mainly for cabinets and some types of older safe
Pin key usually for safes
Double-bitted keys generally for high security safes
Flat Steel Key some older metal garage locks and metal lockers
Standard Window Lock Keys  simple keys – low security
Bridge Warded Key hand made old Church keys are a prime example
AVA/Tibbe type Key high security padlocks, rim locks and some car keys
Radial Pin Key cycle locks, machine locks, and Bramah locks
KABA type dimpled Key high security cylinder keys
Abloy type disklock Key high security cylinder keys
Car Laser Key high security car keys
   

If you need any further information, please complete our Enquiry Form.