PORTLAND BUMP PROOF LOCK INSTALLATION

If you're here, it's probably because you've heard about bump keys and are concerned. Although Portland is a fairly safe city, your chances of becoming a victim of property crime are 1 in 13. Are your locks vulnerable to 'bumping' by burglars and other criminals? A bump key proof lock might be just what you need. Pop-A-Lock Portland is here to answer your questions about bump keys and help protect you against them.

WHAT IS A BUMP KEY?
A bump key is a modified blank or special key that can illegitimately open many locks. In the hands of licensed locksmiths, it's a useful tool that enables us to open your locks for you. However, in the wrong hands, a bump key seriously compromises the security of your locks. Thieves can purchase these keys online, learn how to use them, and use them to break in.

WHAT KIND OF BUMP PROOF LOCKS ARE AVAILABLE?
Ever since bump keys hit the news a few years ago, manufacturers have begun producing more bump key proof and bump resistant locks. With features like trap pins and shallow drilling, bump proof locks offer some much-needed protection against bump keys. Less expensive locks offer bump resistant features that are also effective in deterring bumping.

DOES POP-A-LOCK INSTALL BUMP KEY PROOF LOCKS?
We sure do. With our long experience on both sides of the lock -- opening closed locks as well as installing new ones -- we have a deep understanding of the locks we work with and are happy to tell you about your options. Like all of the services Pop-A-Lock offers, installing your new bump proof lock is quick and professional.

ARE THERE LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES TO INSTALLING A NEW LOCK?
In many cases, Pop-A-Lock can perform a special type of re-key that makes your locks more resistant to being bumped. Although these measures don't offer the full protection of installing a truly bump proof lock, they are an affordable way to ramp up your home or business's security without spending a lot of extra money on a lock install.

Considering how easy it is to acquire a bump key, isn't it time to look into more secure locks? Call Pop-A-Lock today at (503) 257-0079 to learn more about why bump key proof locks could be a good option for you.