Key Cutting
Duplication of a key
All
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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: -
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Identifying and choosing the correct key blank - the new key may not even go into the lock if the wrong type is chosen
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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
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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 securityTypes 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 |
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typically for a
filing cabinet, desk, cash box, locker, etc. |
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| 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 |