Hundreds of key blanks on the Armor shop wall

Locksmith Atlanta Since 1965

Locks, keys and door hardware for Metro Atlanta buildings and homes.

Armor Lock & Security, Inc. has provided locksmith services to the homes and businesses of Atlanta since 1965, thousands of customers through all the changes this city has seen.

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C1Commercial Locksmith

We are and will always be a commercial locksmith first.

Commercial locksmith service in Atlanta has been our core business since 1965. Working with property management companies and building owners to keep their buildings secure and running smoothly is our core focus.

Commercial locksmiths must be adept at the latest electronic locking systems as well as standard key and lock work. It is just as normal for our technicians to install code locks as it is to work on traditional cylindrical and mortise locks, door closers, door pivots and exit device hardware. We hold weekly training classes so every technician stays on top of the ever changing locksmith industry.

R1Residential Locksmith

Store our number before you need it.

We have been making homes in and around Atlanta secure for over 50 years. We hear many stories about bad and predatory locksmiths, and they almost always involve homes. Take comfort that we have had a physical store in Atlanta since the beginning, and we are fully licensed and insured.

Our residential locksmith services include:

Lock Rekey
New Lock Installation
Home Lock Outs
Key Duplication
Lock Repairs
Safe Opening

Brands we sell and service: Schlage, Kwikset and Yale locks; Hollon, Gardall and Cobalt safes. Rekeying keeps your lock hardware and just changes which keys work it, which is much cheaper than replacing all the hardware.

Our locksmith services in detail.

Armor door technician replacing pivots on a storefront door

DSDoor Service

We sell, service and repair all commercial door hardware. If you are having a problem with some hardware on your doors, contact us for a free repair estimate.

Common door service problems we deal with include door closers, door pivots, lock hardware problems, panic bar repair, broken keys, push and pull handles, and door threshold repairs.

Aluminum storefront and metal back doors repaired
Door Closers serviced and installed
Hinges and Pivots
Panic Bars and exit hardware
Exit Alarms installed

A key being traced on the duplicator at the Armor shop

KDKey Duplication

We have been copying keys for customers in Atlanta since 1965 and can copy most residential and commercial keys on the market, along with many hard to find ones. You are welcome to send us a picture of the key first to make sure we can do it.

Why take your key to a hardware store? We don't mix paint, but we sure can cut keys, and our machines are adjusted daily. Each copy of a copy drifts further from the original, like a photocopy. In most cases we can decode your key and cut you an original code cut key that works every time.

Key brands we cut:

Schlage
Sargent
Yale
Kwikset
Corbin
Russwin
ASSA
Medeco
Hudson
Chicago

Rekeying a lock cylinder on the Armor bench

RKLock Rekey

We maintain a fleet of service vehicles to come to your location and rekey your property when needed. We offer same day service as well as round the clock 24 hour emergency service when needed.

We specialize in commercial rekey projects of any size, from single storefront doors to entire buildings on master key systems. Old locks, new locks, door locks, file cabinet locks, master keyed locks, removable core locks: we can key almost everything. You are also welcome to bring locks to our shop for keying.

A commercial lever lockset disassembled for repair

LRLock Repair

Commercial grade locks can be expensive, so contact us to see if yours can be repaired before going to the expense of complete replacement.

We are adept at working on cylindrical locks, mortise locks, padlocks, panic bars, lever locks, knob locks and all other commercial locks. We have been repairing locks in Atlanta since 1965, so if it's on your door, chances are we have worked on something similar before.

Two Armor technicians working on a commercial storefront door frame

“Don't force it, fix it!”

Every lock is designed to work smoothly the first time. If it doesn't, there is likely a problem. Address it right away, before it becomes an emergency. If you are in Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton or Gwinnett County, give us a call for immediate service.

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MKMaster Key Systems

Master key systems and lock rekeys.

We have designed, implemented and maintained keying systems in Atlanta for over 50 years. We handle all your keying needs, from simple Schlage systems to the more difficult removable core systems like Sargent, Best and Corbin/Russwin.

A master key system limits access to designated areas for some people while authorized people keep access everywhere. Simple example: the manager has a key that works all locks in a building, and employees only have keys to their own office. Systems can grow to cover departments, floors and whole buildings, and we will give you real life examples of what we think is the right system for yours.

A growing trend in Atlanta is access control card systems: changes to the whole system are made from a computer screen. The installation price is often higher, but the recurring costs are often lower than maintaining a master key system. See access control.

Key Control Best Practices

A key is worth more than its purchase price: it is worth everything it protects. Good key control gives you accountability, authorization and loss prevention.

Designate Keys (Accountability)

1.Have all keys properly labeled and identified, usually by stamping a code onto the key. The number should not identify which door it opens in case it is misplaced: instead of "Office 412", use a blind label such as "A2" that can be cross referenced using the master key records.
2.Keep undistributed keys secure in a key cabinet. Key cabinets help keep a master key system in order.
3.Keep original code cut keys in the key cabinet, so you always have an original to make duplicates from.

Establish Records (Authorization)

4.Designate one person accountable for key distribution and authorization.
5.Make it policy that all keys are company property, returned when the employer deems it necessary, no different than a company laptop or telephone.
6.Maintain permanent key control records: the key number, door or suite number, the person's name and any other relevant information.
7.Keep the key control records locked in a fireproof safe or filing cabinet, with access only for authorized system controllers.
8.Use key control software, or let a professional locksmith keep the records for you.

Emphasize Security (Loss Prevention)

9.If unauthorized duplication becomes a problem, talk to us about a restricted key system using high security locks and keys made by companies such as ASSA or Medeco.
10.Limit keys for high turnover positions, including temporary workers: issue a key at the beginning of the shift and collect it at the end.
11.Never issue the master key to visiting employees, regardless of their position. The only exception is a professional locksmith or security professional onsite to do lock work.
12.Perform key audits periodically to check on the status of your master key system.

SFSafes

Safe sales, opening and service.

We now only do safe work on a limited basis, as the market has changed over the years and safes are no longer as popular as they once were. We are still able to sell, open and service safes, so please give us a call to discuss your needs.

Things to consider when buying a safe

Fireproof rating: Expressed in hours: how long the safe keeps its internal temperature below 350 degrees. The most common ratings are 1, 2 and 3 hours. Documents may only need a fire rated safe.
Burglary rating: If you plan on keeping jewelry or currency inside, consider the burglary rating as well.
Size: Leave room inside to expand, you will always find more to put in it, and make sure the outside fits the space you have.
Drop / depository safes: Popular with restaurants and retail: drop money in all day without opening the safe.
Data safes: A fire safe will not protect hard drives and USB sticks. Digital media needs a data safe that keeps the inside no hotter than 125 degrees.

How do I pick a locksmith service company?

A few guidelines, geared toward commercial customers but just as relevant at home.

Insurance

Ask for your locksmith's insurance. Any legitimate business will have no problem with this request, and we expect it.

Local business

Pick a local locksmith. National companies often just subcontract the work to local locksmiths. Build your own relationship and you'll get better service and pricing.

Physical location

There are a lot of fly by night locksmith businesses. Pick a company with an established location and visit them if you can.

Size

If you have to wait more than 24 hours for a routine service visit, you are using the wrong vendor. We service over 95% of our calls the very same day.

References

For a big project, ask for references in your category: government, healthcare, banking and so on. We don't mind, we expect it.

Locksmith products we sell, install and service.

Access control products are listed on our access control page.

Door Hardware

Door Closers
Door Locks
Door Prop Alarms
Electric Strikes
Exit Alarms
Exit Devices
Latch Guards
Magnetic Locks
Pivots
Push / Pull / Kick Plates
Security Door Bars

High Security Locks

ASSA Locks
KABA MAS Locks
MEDECO Locks

Lock Boxes

JX187 Lockbox (Atlanta's Commercial Lockbox)
Wall Mount / Over the Door Handle

Lockers

Lockers (Commercial Use)

Mail Boxes

Commercial Mailboxes

Padlocks

American & Master Padlocks

Electronic Locksets

Electronic Locksets by IEI Linear Corp
Electronic Locksets by BEST Access Systems
Electronic Locksets by Kwikset
Electronic Locksets by Schlage

Where we work.

Counties we service include: Cherokee County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, Dekalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Fulton County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Henry County, Newton County, Paulding County, Rockdale County.

Cities we service include: Acworth, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Auburn, Austell, Belvedere Park, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Brookhaven, Buford, Candler-McAfee, Canton, Cartersville, Chamblee, Clarkston, College Park, Conley, Conyers, Covington, Cumming, Dacula, Decatur, Doraville, Douglasville, Druid Hills, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Fairburn, Fayetteville, Flowery Branch, Forest Park, Gainesville, Hapeville, Irondale, Johns Creek, Jonesboro, Kennesaw, Lake City, Lakeview Estates, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Lithonia, Loganville, Mableton, Marietta, McDonough, Milton, Monroe, Morrow, Mountain Park, Newnan, Norcross, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Panthersville, Peachtree City, Peachtree Corners, Powder Springs, Redan, Riverdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Snellville, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Tucker, Union City, Vinings, Winder, Woodstock.

Don't see your city or county listed? Contact us and we would be happy to discuss our service area and pricing with you.

Need a locksmith or a security quote?

Call us and we can usually give you a ballpark price over the phone. For large jobs we will send a technician by for a free estimate.

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Call the shop, email us, or stop by.

We invite you to stop by anytime and see the company that is handling your security. You are welcome to send us a picture of a key you need copied before calling us out or stopping by.

Telephone: 770-493-1915; Also 770-934-9405 · Fax 770-938-2066
Email: armor@armoratl.com
Shop & office: 1377 Capital Circle, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Sat-Sun closed; 24 hour emergency service when you need it