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At National Lock & Kay, we provide locksmith services for homes, businesses, and vehicles, from lockouts to broken keys, lock repairs, lock installations, smart locks, and safe openings. We can handle almost every job.

There are many DIY jobs. However, when you want the services done right and professionally, you should always call a locksmith. We can do it right the first time without causing property damage.

A key that operates all the master keyed locks or cylinders in a group, each lock or cylinder usually operated by its own change key. To combinate a group of locks or cylinders such that each is operated by its own change key as well as by a master key for the entire group. A change key is a key which operates only one cylinder or one group of keyed alike cylinders in a keying system.

It is illegal to carry tools only available to locksmiths. Someone who is not a locksmith caught with locksmith tools may face legal action. We strongly advise you not to do this. Locksmith in Virginia are required to have a DCJS license that can be shown upon request of a client or law enforcement.

Not All DO NOT DUPLICATE are created equal, just because it says that it doesn’t mean it can’t be duplicated. Only restricted and high-security keys won’t allow anyone to be able to duplicate the key, especially at the hardware store. If you have a restricted or high-security key for your home or business. it must verify that you have the authority to duplicate it. If you cannot be verified, we will not duplicate your key.

Absolutely! Our locksmith can cut mostly every key for you. We may not have every key, but we can cut most vehicle, residential, and commercial keys. If you have a question about a key you have, let us know when you contact us for services.

In this case, find a safe location from where you can call us.Our locksmith will arrive at your location and unlock your vehicle promptly.

It’s not necessary to change all the locks. Instead, re-key them. Contractors, realtors, and other owners may have a key. If your locks look in good condition we can re-key all the locks, which will serve the same purpose as replacing the locks and costs far less.

We recommend changing the passcode often to minimize the chance that someone can break into it. When changing the code, remember to choose a combination that is not easily guessed. Birthdays, anniversaries, and ascending or descending numbers are not wise choices. If you cannot think of a combination, ask your locksmith. We can help you think of something you will remember.

If this happens, we recommend that you leave it alone and call us immediately. The more you move the key, the more damage you could do to the cylinder or ignition. If the key is damaged, we can create a new one. However, you would pay more to have the old key extracted. You may have to purchase a new ignition if the ignition is damaged. So please, leave it alone and call National Lock & Key.

There are numerous options for keyless entry systems that are designed for commercial businesses and customers. The target is for high-traffic usage. If you are looking for employee keyless entry systems, we can help with that as well. Many of these types of keyless entry will require an employee to swipe a card, have a key fob, or push a button to gain access.

First, you should ask the landlord or your property management company if this is an option. You may be able to re-key the locks as long as the landlord or property management has a key. We can help if this is possible. Our locksmith will re-key all the locks and provide you with extra keys so you can provide a key to your landlord or property management company. That way, you know no one else has access to the residence or place of business.

If the locks are not functioning correctly, that is a good sign to change them. They may stick, jam, or not lock properly. Another good time is if you are purchasing a new home or have lost your keys. You don’t want anyone else to have access to your home.

This will depend on each individual situation. Certain factors are, If it’s a home or a business and what are you looking for. It will also depend on the number of doors that the place has. We recommend that all locks operate from the same key to minimize the number of keys you need to carry to gain access around your home. Also, having one key is more convenient. You won’t have to worry about having the right key in your hand to unlock the door. However, if you want separate keys, we can always create a Master Key to unlock all door locks.

If your key breaks inside the lock, do not try to extract it. Leave everything alone and call us. If there are pieces that you have, we recommend that you keep them to help us generate a new key. On many occasions, we can save the lock. If there is no lock damage, we will re-key the lock to give you a key.

Rekey means to change the existing format of a lock to make the current key stop working and making a fresh new key work on the lock(s).