Los Angeles Locksmith Asks, “Is Your Business A Target for Thieves?”

Locksmiths in Los Angeles have noticed a dangerous, recession-driven trend that could lead to major losses for retail landlords and commercial property owners throughout Southern California. Businesses from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills are cutting costs by cutting corners on their security. While business owners think they’re saving money buying low-cost locks and door hardware, they’re actually making it easier for thieves to break into their properties. The troubling part is that many thieves are “professional” enough to recognize when inferior security measures are in place.

What Thieves Look For When Planning A Break-In:

• Inappropriate residential-grade locks in commercial applications.
• Expensive electronic locks with “cheap” standard cylinders.
• Doors with low-quality hardware and framed drywall.
• Companies doing a poor job of managing their keys.

Business owners take a major risk when they shortchange their company’s security with low-cost short cuts. Thieves know that a cheap residential lock is better than no lock at all, but not much. Most can be easily picked, bumped or drilled out. Thieves can chisel, pry or drill their way into most buildings.

Four Keys To Protecting Your Business

Good security requires upgraded door hardware with high-quality cylinders and lock hardware. Ask your locksmith to install ANSI-rated commercial quality:

• High-Security Mortise & Deadbolt Locksets
• Security Model Door Closers
• Vertical Rod Exit Devices
• Pivot Hinges

If you have any questions about about how to best protect your business, contact Southern California’s leading commercial locksmiths: Fidelity Locksmith Services. Serving Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County since 1975, our locksmiths are state licensed, bonded, and insured. Everything we do comes with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.