One of the main services we offer at Eastway Lock & Key, Inc. is key duplication. There are many reasons why you might want additional copies of a key; for example, maybe you need copies for every person in your household, you want to give copies to your loved ones, or you want to make a backup copy in case your main key gets lost. Whatever your reason, when you need key duplication services, simply turn to our team. In this article, we will go over some key information you should know about key duplication.
- How it Works – The process of key duplication involves taking an existing key, then cutting a blank key to match it. One of our team members will use specialized tools to cut an exact copy of the teeth of your existing key into the blank key, creating a copy that fits the same lock as the original key. You can choose from a range of blank keys, including plain brass options as well as keys with novelty prints.
- Security Implications – When you use our key duplication services, it’s important to understand that each additional copy of your key will decrease the security the lock provides. Make sure you only give copies of your key to people you trust to respect your property, and keep track of how many copies of your key exist in total. If you ever lose track of any copy of your key, we encourage you to get the lock rekeyed to render all previous keys useless.