Bump Keys

For years, most people have depended on quality dead bolt locks to secure entry doors into their homes and protect their valuables. However, a relatively new technique called lock bumping is a process that uses standard keys which are filed down to their lowest level and then used to open almost any door lock. The keys are then struck with a soft mallet type hammer or screwdriver to open a door lock using kinetic force. While this method has been known to a few very expensive experience locksmiths for many years, the Internet has now made the information available to anyone who would use it. So, in order to protect your home, you should seek out bump proof locks that are much harder to defeat using this method. Bump proof locks are considerably more expensive than standard dead bolt locks; however, they do offer a much higher level of protection and security for your home.

You can stop bump keys from opening your locks with bump key resistant locks, 

It's important that you check the package for "Bump Guard Protection" language. If you'd like to know more about defeating bump keys, give us a call today.

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 Our Pricing 

We charge Service call fee + labor & hardware costs.

Base Fee

Service Call Fee(for visiting the customer) $15 - $49, depends on time and distance.

Additional Fees

Lockout Service: Auto, Commercial and Residential starting at $35 *

Open safe Starting at $95 * 

Locks Rekey starting at $25*

Changing Locks starting at $45 *

Fresh Installation (Door without a cut out for the lock) starting at $65 *

Car Key Making starting at $90 **

Ignition Change starting at $120 **

Transponder Key Programming (Key with a chip) starting at $65 **

Automotive Key Extraction (Key broken off or stuck in ignition) starting at $65 **

* This cost is a minimum estimate for the respective job. The final cost will vary. It will depend on the security level of the lock-system plus labor charges.

** This cost is a minimum estimate for the respective job. Every key/ignition is uniquely built and cut therefore, the final cost will vary. 

It will depend on the complexity of the job and programming cost if associated.

Important Note: The total amount payable will be service call fee + Labor Cost + Hardware or Locks Cost (if bought).

Please also take into notice that our dispatch team can only give an approximate estimate of the cost for the task, 

based on explanation of the situation given by a customer on phone.

The actual complexity or situation may differ in reality, therefore the costs may vary.

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