KEY DUPLICATION

If you've ever been locked out of your own home, you know exactly how important it is to have a spare key handy to prevent these types of occurrences and expenses from happening again. Here at Local Lock & Key, we can save you the money and hassle of needing to replace the locks on your Palm Coast, FL, home by duplicating any key quickly and easily, even if the key is missing!

Time equals wear and tear, even for your house key. The metal can crack after years of use, and keys get bent in all sorts of ways. If you notice that your key isn't fitting into your lock the way it used to, or if your key suddenly breaks, you'll be glad you have that spare as back up.

Most homes have several people who need keys, and if you only have one set, it can be a big hassle. Getting duplicates made is the quick and easy fix for this, and with Local Lock & Key's mobility, we can bring this convenience straight to your door!

While we try to make every service we provide as fast and painless as possible, there really is no substitute for saving you time and money when it comes to lockouts as having a spare key available.

Not only can we cut a duplicate of any key you have in hand, we can make a brand new key for you, even if you've lost the only copy!

Each lock has a special code associated with it. These are often stamped on the keys themselves or on the lock face, while many high-security locks come with code cards for safekeeping. If the codes are available, then the locksmith's job is as simple as cutting a fresh key from the code and you're good to go!

This is the most efficient way to make a new key when you've lost the original. The process for making an impression is to insert a key blank into the lock and turning it several times while allowing the lock to bind against the blank. This binding makes score marks on the key blank itself, and then it's just a matter of filing the blank down into a working key! Trust us, it's not as easy as it looks. Making a good impression of a lock is an art form that takes not only practice but the right tools to get right.

If all else fails, taking the lock apart is always an option. If the lock cylinder is disassembled, we can reverse engineer the key's bitting (the bumpy part that makes the key work). This is a much harder process than cutting to code or making an impression of the lock, and it isn't always a guarantee. This is the last resort, and sometimes it's easier (and cheaper) to simply replace the lock. We can help you make that decision.