Lock Bumping Solutions

Many homeowners and businesspeople assume that having a lock automatically guarantees that family and assets will be protected. For many, there is never a question of lock upgrades; they consider protection to be assured, provided that the lock does not become damaged or broken. Tragically, almost 95% of commercial locks are vulnerable to an incredibly common technique, which can open any home or business to a burglar in less than 5 minutes. And the technique is so simple that most ten year olds can use it. This nefarious technique is known as lock bumping. What Is Lock Bumping? When a criminal tries lock bumping, they take advantage of a lack of lock upgrades in the homeowner or business owner's lock. They can create a special type of key which, once created, will work on every lock. After they've made the key, they can take it to virtually any lock, put it in the keyhole, and tap it with a screwdriver. That's all it takes – they will be able to get inside the home or business in more than 95% of cases. Every cheap lock is vulnerable to lock bumping because making a lock that is immune requires technology and manufacturing capabilities beyond the scope of most cheap lock makers. Lock upgrades are not found on the minimum-security locks; they may have a deadbolt, but that doesn't make them a bump proof lock. It is easy for a criminal to bump their way past one of these pseudo bump proof locks and get into the home or office anyway. Lock Upgrades Pay Off Lock upgrades are the only way to protect your home from the dangers of lock bumping. Only a bump proof lock will be able to keep your family or business secure; anything else is simply giving you a false sense of security. Yet surprisingly few locks have the lock upgrades to make them bump proof locks. In order to determine the right lock, you will need the help of a trained locksmith who specializes in choosing lock upgrades and installing the locks. Get more information about lock upgrades at Locksmith Company. Are You Protected? 95% of people are vulnerable to lock bumping. Are you one of the lucky few with a bump proof lock? There is no way to be certain that you have one unless you were sold a bump proof lock by a qualified locksmith in the past few years. Lock bumping is a new phenomenon, and the necessary lock upgrades are new arrivals as well. If your lock is more than a few years old, it may have a lot of lock upgrades, but it will not be a bump proof lock. Similarly, if your lock is not top of the line, then it will not be a bump proof lock. Only a lock that has many lock upgrades and is only a few years old can provide the security that a homeowner or business owner demands. Contact Locksmith Company today at 954-467-2221 if your locks are old or low-end, and see about replacing it with a bump proof lock with lock upgrades to keep you safe.