Security door locks
Most break-ins use force, not lock picking. A strong door comes down to three things.
Learn moreRESIDENTIAL LOCKSMITH · NASHVILLE AREA
Pick-resistant locks
No keyed lock is 100% pick-proof. High-security locks make it slow, hard, and not worth trying.
✓ Price approved before work begins · ✓ We come to you · ✓ Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
4.7(55) Google reviewsQUICK ANSWER
Are there locks that can’t be picked?
No keyed lock is truly pick-proof. High-security locks resist picking and bumping with security pins, angled or rotating pins, hardened inserts that resist drilling, and restricted keys that can only be copied through an authorized dealer. Only a keyless lock has no keyhole to pick.
How locks get defeated
- Pickingtools move the pins like a key would
- Bumpinga specially cut key is tapped to jump the pins
- Drillingdestroying the cylinder
- Copied keysanyone with your key can copy it at a kiosk
What high-security locks add
- Security pinsshaped pins that jam picking tools
- Angled or rotating pinsthe key must lift and twist each pin exactly
- Hardened insertsresist drilling
- Restricted keyscopies only through an authorized dealer
Best value
Pair a high-security cylinder with a reinforced strike plate. Most break-ins are kick-ins, not picks.
Have this ready when you call
- Which doors
- Photo of current lock
- Do you need to control key copies?
PRICING
Depends on the hardware
We confirm the exact price with you before any work begins.
Get a price rangeIs a pick-resistant lock worth it?
It’s worth it for front doors, rentals, and anyone who has had keys go missing, especially with restricted keys.
Can I keep my current lock?
Sometimes. Some locks accept a high-security cylinder swap. We check yours.
Can keypad-only locks be picked?
No keyhole means nothing to pick, but many keypad locks still have a backup key cylinder.
RELATED
You might also need
House lock rekeying
Old keys stop working, new keys work, and your hardware stays put. It’s usually the lowest-cost way to secure a home.
Learn moreMaster key systems
Managers carry one key. Everyone else opens only the doors they need.
Learn moreREADY WHEN YOU ARE
Start with a call or a quick estimate.
Mobile service from Antioch across the Nashville area.