From a night emergency locksmith call-out to a complete security plan, four areas cover the essentials: door opening, repair after break-in, lock replacement, secure door installation, access control and safes.
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Emergency locksmith and door opening
Slammed door, closed door, keys left inside, key snapped in the lock, stuck cylinder or seized bolt: the aim is to open quickly without needlessly damaging the installation. Fine, non-destructive opening is always attempted first; drilling is used only when the mechanism cannot be saved, and never without explaining why.
We also deal with the aftermath of a break-in: repairing a forced door, restoring the lock, straightening the frame, adjusting the strike plate, realigning the door leaf and providing temporary security when a full replacement cannot be completed the same day.
Before any attempt, we identify the door type, the lock cylinder, barrel, latch, deadbolt and locking arrangement — single-point, multipoint, panelled or rim-mounted — in order to choose the least destructive method available. For an emergency locksmith in Montreux, the service remains fast, clean and security-focused.
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Lock replacement, cylinders and master key systems
Replacing a lock is not a matter of fitting an equivalent model: it must match the entrance door, the level of protection required and everyday use. We intervene after lost or stolen keys, a break-in, a worn mechanism, a tenant change, or simply to raise the standard of an entrance.
Single-point locks, three- or five-point multipoint locks, mortise locks, rim locks or panelled units: the cylinder, barrel, handle, strike plate, faceplate, lock case and locking points are treated as one coherent assembly. High-security cylinders — anti-pick, anti-drill, anti-snap, anti-bumping, with protected key profiles — are proposed where the risk warrants it.
For buildings, shops and companies in Montreux, we design master key systems: a master key for the manager, keys restricted by zone, and a controlled duplication register. Every lock installation ends with a full closing test.
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Door installation, reinforcement and access control
Supply and installation of entrance doors, apartment doors, service doors, metal doors, aluminium doors, wooden doors, glazed doors, insulating, acoustic or fire-rated doors. The choice follows real use: insulation, mechanical resistance, heavy traffic, building entrance, plant room, shop or office.
When an existing door is worth keeping, reinforcement is often the better option: a reinforcing plate, anti-pry angle bars, heavy-duty hinges, a pivot bar, reinforced frame and new lock case. A reinforced door, security door, door set or metal frame is proposed when the leaf, frame or anchoring points are no longer sufficient.
For access control we install intercoms, keypads, badge readers, smart locks and electric strikes, with clear management of rights: who enters, where, and at what times. Hinges, threshold, door leaf and lock-side jamb are adjusted to avoid rubbing and stiff closing.
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Alarms, CCTV, safes and security cabinets
Detection completes mechanical protection. We design and install wired or wireless alarm systems: opening detectors, motion detectors, sirens, alerts sent to your phone and, where required, transmission to a monitoring centre.
With CCTV, correct sizing matters more than the number of cameras: useful angles, night-time lighting, retention period and compliance with data protection rules. We favour straightforward installations over which you keep full control of the footage.
For valuables, documents, keys or sensitive media we advise on and install safes and security cabinets: free-standing safe, floor-anchored safe, built-in safe, wall safe, fire-resistant safe, mechanical, electronic or biometric. Floor or wall anchoring, commissioning, code changes, safe lock replacement and opening after a forgotten combination are part of the service.