Locksmith in Roswell GA believes that every home should have a deadbolt lock on its front door. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment, starter home or rental. It doesn’t matter if you live in a luxury home or a mansion. Roswell, GA is home to many diverse neighborhoods and every local demographic can be better protected from crime, home intrusion and theft if a residential deadbolt is both installed and used.
Deadbolt locks are affordable, sturdy and easy to install and maintain. They add a strong second line of defense against unwanted intruders, burglars and illegal entry. The benefits of having a home deadbolt are many; the disadvantages are non-existent. So don’t wait; call your favorite full service residential locksmith shop today and order one for your front door!
What’s the big deal, anyway?
A deadbolt lock is so “ho-hum” or so we are sometimes told at our shop. These locks are so simple and basic; so basic that often we forget to use them at all. Don’t make this mistake! Consider the average burglar. He somehow picks open or bumps open your door lock. Suddenly he finds that his entry is still not assured. The deadbolt is locked! Now, he must attempt to bypass this lock, as well. Doing so stalls him and buys the resident time to call police or even to get a firearm! Unless your home is filled with priceless artifacts, piles of cash or lots of expensive jewelry; it’s not worth the risk! The bottom line; deadbolt holds burglar and crook gives up in frustration!
Does having a deadbolt guarantee that you won’t be burglarized? No, but it does cut down your chances by a huge margin! In order for residential deadbolt locks to work; they must be installed and they must be used. They must also be of good quality and not some flimsy, poorly installed, “dollar store” brand that is easy to pry right off of your door.
Isn’t my door lock enough?
No, it really isn’t! Every home, apartment, condo or time share in Roswell, GA must have a lock on its door in order to be sold, rented or legally occupied. The law doesn’t state that the lock must be of high quality and 90% of them are not. They are good enough to pass building code inspections and home appraisals but not so good that they can’t be picked, bumped, pried or smashed open in mere seconds by anyone with the inclination or tools to do so.
Crooks know this, and they do take advantage of the barely adequate nature of most residential home locks. That’s why it’s so easy to burglarize poorly locked homes. In fact, many residents don’t even lock their doors, windows or sliding glass doors at night or while at home. Poor habits and downright laziness are sometimes the burglar’s best tools!
Another problem is that when home builders sell a new construction they concentrate their upgrade list to include spa tubs, granite counters, quality paint, better appliances and fancier light fixtures. Rarely does the new homeowner spend a little extra for higher quality locks and home security. With the rise in residential crime matching the increase in lock bumping and lock picking, the average home dweller needs every bit of extra protection available.
So, I need to buy better locks?
You can; that’s always an option. You can replace your locks with high security or bump proof ones, but there’s an easier and much less expensive option; add a strong deadbolt to your front door! As stated above, deadbolts do NOT guarantee that you won’t be robbed, but they do work well to decrease the rate of illegal intrusion and are well worth the price!
Deadbolts come in single or double cylinder models and are available in all price ranges and styles. Your better lock brands all make them, and here at Locksmith in Roswell GA we offer a vast selection of them for you to choose from.
Single cylinder deadbolt locks have a knob on one side of the lock for turning and a keyhole on the other side to insert the key in.
Double cylinder deadbolt locks are somewhat different. They have no knobs at all; in fact, they have key slots on both sides; hence, the double cylinder. These locks truly offer double security as a burglar can’t just break a window and reach inside and turn the deadbolt knob. Because they take a key to actually lock or unlock (along with the extra time it takes to do so), they are sometimes banned by local fire departments and building codes. Be sure to check with your local authorities before having one of these locks installed!
Where to get your deadbolt
There are many local Roswell, GA locations to secure your new residential deadbolt lock from. You can shop locally at retail stores like Sears, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe’s and you can also buy online at many of these same retailers. One good way to find out more about deadbolt lock models and their advantages and limitations is by checking online reviews and comments. Read more about them on sites from any of the above stores or on Amazon or E Bay. Bear in mind when shopping in person that the person helping you in the store is most likely part time and simply a customer service person and not a professional lock expert. For that you need to call a local residential locksmith.
Call a locksmith!
It just makes sense! A full-service lock and key professional will be able to provide expert advice on which model or brand to choose for your particular needs and budget. A licensed, bonded and insured residential locksmith shop will most likely offer 24-hour emergency service, mobile convenience, on-location service and even free consultations. Do the smart thing and have your Roswell, GA locksmith of choice add a strong deadbolt to your home’s front door at first chance, and don’t forget to use it whenever possible!
Aricle source here: WHY HOMEOWNERS NEED A DEADBOLT
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