What Makes a Lock 'High Security'?
The big-box-store lock on your average front door is rated Grade 3 by ANSI — the lowest of three residential grades. High security locks are different: they're Grade 1 commercial-rated, built with hardened steel inserts, and engineered to defeat the three main attack methods criminals actually use: picking, drilling, and bumping.
Real high security locks also use restricted keyways, which means you can't get keys copied at the local hardware store. Duplicates require authorization and a signature card on file with the manufacturer — so the contractor you fired or the ex-spouse who kept a key can't quietly run another one off.
High Security Lock Brands We Install
- Medeco Maxum & M3 — Industry leader. Patented rotating pin design that defeats picking and bumping. Drill-resistant hardened steel inserts.
- Mul-T-Lock MT5+ & ClassicPro — Telescoping pin technology, anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill. Israeli engineering, used worldwide.
- Abloy Protec2 — Rotating disc detainer mechanism. Considered virtually unpickable. Patent-protected keyway.
- Schlage Primus — UL437 listed. Side bar + standard pin tumbler, patented key control. Solid mid-tier option.
- BiLock — Dual-key design with no pins. Australian engineering with strong pick and bump resistance.
Who Should Consider High Security Locks?
- Homeowners in higher-crime areas or with prior break-in attempts
- Homes with significant valuables, art, jewelry, or firearms
- Properties where many keys exist (contractors, cleaners, dog walkers)
- Anyone concerned about unauthorized key copying
- Rental property owners who want true control of who can enter
- Vacation homes or properties that sit empty for periods
Call (253) 796-8550 for a free consultation on the right high security setup for your Auburn home.
