Residential Locksmith

Locksmith Services for the Home

American Lock & Key in Colorado Springs, CO is the team to call on for complete home locksmith services. We can do all kinds of security upgrades for your house. New locks, rekey, add deadbolts, repair broken locks, and even install keyless locks. Naturally, we are always there for you if you should be locked out of your house. Rely on the team that has been around since 1985. Call us for professional service.

Rekey Your Home Locks

Rekeying is the process of changing the pins in a lock's cylinder to work on a different key. When a lock is re-keyed, new keys are provided - with as many duplicates as necessary - and the old keys will no longer work.


Rekeying can also be done as a pre-emptive measure if you suspect that someone has gained access to your keys. If you believe this person to have malicious intent, changing your locks may well avoid a break-in.



There are other times when rekeying is necessary, such as when you buy new locks and need them all to work on the same key, or when you need to have certain keys work certain locks.

Deadbolt Installs & Lock Repairs

Home security is usually more than a simple knob on your front door. We service a variety of locks on a variety of fixtures, from your front door to your luggage.

  • KNOBS
  • DEADBOLTS
  • PATIO DOORS
  • SECURITY DOORS
  • GATES
  • PADLOCKS
  • MAILBOXES
  • STANDARD CABINETS
  • FILING CABINETS
  • DESK DRAWERS
  • FURNITURE LOCKS
  • LUGGAGE LOCKS

Home Locksmith Emergencies

If you have lost your keys and/or are locked out of your home, we can help! Our locksmiths can unlock your house, and our vans are equipped to perform other services such as making keys on the spot.

I lost my key! What should I do?

That depends on where you lost it! In most cases where you've simply locked your keys inside the house, all you need is to get inside. If you've gotten inside but still can't find the keys, we can create a key to fit your lock.


On the other hand, if your keys were lost or stolen, especially along with something that identifies you or your house, you should seriously consider re-keying your locks. For example, if you simply dropped your key into a river, you may not have much cause for concern. If, however, your entire wallet was stolen along with your keys, you have a serious security problem.

Specialty Locks & Additional Products

  • DECORATIVE

    We can custom order locks to fit your home decor. These locks come in high-quality finishes such as brass, chrome, and bronze, and look great on any home. Call us or come visit our shop for more information or to browse our selection.

  • PEEPHOLES

    Also called "door viewers", these are standardized, although some come in decorative variants as well as different sizes. We recommend wider angle peepholes to provide a better view.

  • KEYLESS LOCKS

    Although there are many different types of keyless locks out there, for residences this typically means a combination lock. There are also combination locks available that have a "backup" keyhole. We sell a variety of keyless locks and perform services on them just like normal keyed locks.

  • KEY BOXES

    Key boxes are key storage units that look like padlocks and can be accessed with a combination. They are used quite commonly in real estate when keys are required to be kept on the premises. They can be permanent or temporary solutions

Security Tips

HOME SAFETY

Contrary to their image, most burglars are not skilled professionals. They generally do not pick locks or have access to such tools and are not experienced criminals out on a crime spree. The average burglar is a young kid in his teens or early twenties from a local neighborhood. Their greatest tool is common sense, which is why they can often be defeated by applying a little common sense of your own.

CASE THE JOINT

Take a few minutes to "case" your own house. Inspect weak doors or locks, low or easily opened windows, and dark areas that provide easy cover. Sliding patio doors, basement windows, and garage doors are common weak points. Look for valuables lying in plain view, especially those that can be easily carried off such as jewelry or laptop computers. Check for trees or fixtures that provide easy access to the second floor, where the locks are often weaker.


Then, take a minute to "case" the rest of your neighborhood. If you were a thief, would you find your own house an easy target compared to your neighbors? Do you have thick, low-lying bushes or larger windows? "Adequate" home security is often relative to the houses around you — if you provide an easier target, you may become a victim no matter how much security you have.

STACK THE DECK

Thieves are playing the odds game, so you should be too. Anything you can do to make your house look like a harder target will lower your chances of being burglarized. A well displayed "Beware of Dog" or "Alarm" sign combined with heavy-duty locks can convince a burglar to give up and move on to the next house.


Consider replacing thin outer doors or windows and avoid door hardware that looks flimsy. Good outside lighting is a plus as dark homes with heavy cover are prime targets. If the inside of your home is highly visible, consider using curtains even during the day. Remember that, aside from valuables, burglars look for three things when selecting a home to rob: easy entrance, easy cover, and easy escape. If you can deny or delay their access to these, your chances of being targeted drop dramatically.

  • KEEP YOUR WINDOWS LOCKED.

    People forget to secure their windows at a much higher rate than doors, and they can be a more attractive target for this reason. When securing your home, make sure to give your lower-floor windows just as much attention as your doors.

  • DON'T HIDE A KEY IN AN OBVIOUS PLACE.

    Most burglars know the common places to hide a key. If you must have a key, keep it in a key box.

  • GET A WIDE-ANGLE DOOR VIEWER (PEEPHOLE).

    Wide angle peepholes allow a clearer view of visitors, and don't provide a hiding place.

  • KEEP YOUR KEYS AND YOUR ADDRESS SEPARATE.

    In the case that your keys are lost or stolen, make sure that there is no way for an intruder to identify what they belong to.

  • CHANGE YOUR LOCKS WHEN YOU MOVE.

    Whenever you move into a new home, you have no idea who has had access to the locks. Get your locks re-keyed immediately upon moving in.

  • ENGRAVE YOUR VALUABLES WITH AN IDENTIFYING NUMBER.

    Thieves do not want stolen goods that can be traced back to them. Although to a thief, smaller valuables are "grab-and-go", an engraved driver's licence or social security number on items such as a TV can be an effective deterrent and will help in tracing your property.

We have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to home locksmith and security options. Call us at (719) 632-7588 to learn more or to have us perform a security upgrade for your home.

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