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Downs Safe & Lock Company was founded in 1900 by CC Downs. The company remained in the Downs family until 1963 when CC’s grandsons sold the business to George and Rachel Pinson. George a World War II veteran and former employee of the Mosler Safe Company managed the company until 1995. The company was then turned over to George and Rachel’s sons, Joe and Calvin.
We combine over 100 years experience in the locksmith industry with 20 years experience in the security industry. This combined experience gives us a unique advantage in designing many different solutions to address your security issues and stay within your budget.
At Downs Safe and Lock we will always strive to stay on the cutting edge of technology to offer our customers the very best products and service available at a competitive price.
Since 1900 Downs Safe & Lock Company has been the Locksmith/Security Company of choice for metropolitan Atlanta. We offer commercial and residential locksmith, safe, door, access control and security products and services. We are fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance upon request.
For your protection all Downs’ employees, prior to employment, must pass a background check and drug test. Our highly trained Security Professionals and team members are committed to serving you in a professional and courteous manner.
At Downs Safe & Lock Company we stand behind everything we do. If you are not satisfied with our products or service we will do everything in our power to make it right or give you a refund.
Residential
Since 1900 Downs Safe & Lock has simply provided one service better than anyone else. The ability to keep the bad guy out of your home and/or business. Since that time we have developed the products, strategies and services to provide the best in physical security. We understand better than anyone else that the offerings of the physical security industry are never fool proof and simply buy time until the authorities can arrive and take over or until the threat is contained. However, we truly believe that by utilizing our offerings we are able to provide you with the adequate time required to diffuse the situation.
Re-keying (changing the pins inside of your existing locks so that the old keys no longer operate and issuing new keys.) Just purchased a home? Any idea where every key, ever made to your home is? These are two great reasons to consider re-keying the locks on your home. There is a misconception that when you purchase a home and the realtor gives you keys these are your keys. In most cases this could not be further from the truth, odds are those keys he/she just gave you belonged to the last home owner, and who knows who they issued keys to? The nanny, maid, painter etc. It’s an inexpensive service we provide, consider it cheap insurance, I guarantee the stuff in your home is worth MUCH more than what the service will cost.
Lock Service & Replacement Keys hard to operate in the door lock, making it hard to open? Having to slam the door to get it to latch? Does the door knob simply pull off the lock completely? Odds are we can repair the majority of the lock issues found in your home, and if the lock is beyond repair or not worth repairing we can discuss replacement lock options with you. We offer many of the top brands such as Schlage, Kwikset, Emtek, Baldwin, Arrow, and Yale, as well as high quality reasonably priced generic house brands such as General Lock, USCAN and LSDA. We do our best to match existing lock designs and finishes found throughout your home and we only offer brands we stand behind. Please check our warranty page for more information on how we choose the brands we offer and how we stand behind them.
Lock Installation & Lock Upgrades In the market to make your home more secure? Need to add a deadbolt or two on existing doors to make them more secure? Interested in moving to high security locks which provide protection against lock picking, drilling, bumping, unauthorized key duplication and other professional bypass techniques? We offer a variety of medium to heavy duty deadbolts as well as high security locks that can be incorporated into your home. We have brands like Mul-T-Lock and Medeco on the shelf and ready for immediate installation.
Furniture Locks/Keys Recently inherit or purchase an old/antique piece of furniture that has a lock but no keys? Need to secure a desk drawer or cabinet? These are standard services we provide on a routine basis.
Decorative Door Hardware Fancy a remodel or designer look for your locking hardware? At Downs we offer a wide variety of finishes, styles and handle designs of knob/lever locks as well as deadbolts. We offer quality decorative hardware from brands such as Emtek and Baldwin.
Keyless Entry Locksets Tired of the hassle of carrying keys, sick of the kids losing keys? A standalone keyless entry lockset may be the answer. These units allow for simple pin code entry and work off of a replaceable 9V battery. They also hold multiple codes so a second code can be issued to the maid or weekend guest and changed at anytime. Our residential electronic pin code locks are made by Emtek and are much higher quality than those found in the big box department stores.
Door & Jamb Reinforcement Break-ins are reported by the minute, most of them by a forced entry such as a kicking in the front or rear door of a home. We offer several products that aid in upgrading the strength of your door and door jamb, making it extremely difficult to kick-in.
Safes Looking to secure your valuables from a would be intruder? Protect documents or cash against fire? Secure your existing firearms from falling into the wrong hands? Downs Safe & Lock offers a wide variety of safes that can be installed in your home. More information can be found in the safe section of our website, or simply call and ask for our safe department.
Security Screens by Crimsafe Looking to take your physical security to the next level? Do you already have upgraded locks, door and jamb reinforcements in place and a quality safe anchored and secured yet still feel the need for more? Interested in completing your physical security package? Check out our Security Screens by Crimsafe section to see how you can finally rest assured knowing your home is safe.
Commercial
Downs Safe & Lock offers a wide range of services to satisfy our valued commercial client base, as we understand the importance of a “one call” solution. The most common services we provide are listed below, however, if you are in need of a service that is not listed please give us a call to discuss the need. There is a chance that we simply forgot to list it and may be able to help after all or at least point you in the right direction of someone who can.
Rekeying of locks (setting your existing locks to a new set of keys)
Master-Keying/Master-Key Systems (typically used in the commercial market, this allows two or more unique keys of different combinations to operate the same lock)
Lock Installation/Replacement (a deadbolt added for additional security or replacement of existing locks) We offer brands such as Arrow, Schlage, Sargent, Best, Corbin, Yale, General Lock, Uscan, and Lsda along with many others.
High Security Locks/Keys (UL437 Listed, patent protected, anti-pick, drill and bump resistant locks, keys that cannot be duplicated without proper authorization) We are authorized dealers of the industry leaders including: Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, and MIWA, KABA. We also service other brands not listed above.
Restricted Key Control (protecting your keys from duplication) Did you know by taking a standard key and stamping “Do Not Duplicate” or “Duplication Prohibited” holds no legal ramification? The only way to truly protect your keys from unauthorized key duplication is to incorporate true key control lock cylinders and keys into your establishment. We offer several options in this area, most are extremely affordable, not much more expensive than rekeying your existing locks. Medeco Keymark X4 and Mul-T-Lock Integrator are two of our most popular options.
Mortise Locks (common in commercial buildings) Do you maintain a commercial high rise? If so, chances are your building is full of mortise locks. At Downs Safe & Lock, we understand the importance of maintaining building standards and budgets; mortise locks can be a challenge with both. We service, repair, replace and install mortise locks of all makes and models mechanical and electrified, including but not limited to Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Arrow, Yale, Hager, Inox, Marks, Baldwin, ACSI, and Accurate. We can even take a non-locking passage mortise set, order a few parts and convert it to a locking mortise set, re-utilizing the exisitng handles and saving you hundreds of dollars!
Door Inspections (One of our most important and most popular offerings) Door inspections allow us to set up a routine maintenance and inspection program to identify issues with doors and related hardware, explain the importance and help you decide the priority and budget required to resolve the issues found. Routine door inspections allow simple issues to be resolved before they are able to escalate to costly hardware replacement. If you maintain a property or facility this is a must!
Panic/Exit Hardware (Called by many names, crash bars, panic bars, exit devices) Call it what you want, we furnish, service, repair, and install it. Depending upon your occupancy load and building plans most facilities require one or more of these and building/life safety code requires that these devices remain in proper working condition. Popular brands include Von Duprin, Arrow, Cal-Royal, Sargent, Corbin, Jackson, Dor-o-matic, Dorma, Hager, and Yale.
Door Closers (The name says it all, they close the door behind you.) These units come in a wide variety of makes, models and finishes and are found everywhere, surface mounted, concealed in the door frame header, and even concealed in the floor. Do you have one that is leaking fluid, or do you have a door that is closing too fast, too slow, slamming, or no longer closing at all? Do you have a door that simply needs a door closer? Either way we can take care of it. We offer popular closer brands such as Norton, LCN, Arrow, Corbin, Yale, Sargent, Jackson, Kawneer, Rixson, and Dorma. Don’t see a name on your unit, thats ok too, odds are we have a direct replacement.
Fire Rated Doors & Hardware (doors that offer an added layer or protection against the spread of fire/smoke) Did you know, not all doors and hardware are approved for all openings? Some doors and hardware are specifically labeled as fire rated and fire rated openings require fire rated doors and hardware. Failing to have fire rated hardware or a fire rated door in a fire rated opening is a violation of building and life safety codes. Not sure if you are in compliance give us a call before the fire marshal stops in for a visit!
Access Control (allows you to remotely unlock a door from any location) Need to add a pin code lock or card access to the front door of your business, or to simply order more key fobs or access cards, What about having a door lock/unlock automatically via a time schedule? From basic stand alone keyless entry locksets, to hardwired or even wireless access control systems and components, we have a solution for nearly every application and every budget. We are authorized dealers of the industry’s best, CDVI, Arrow, IEI, HID, Securitron, Kaba, Infinias, Continental Access, Alarm Lock, Dynalock, Galaxy, HES, Folger Adams, Linear, Camden, Trine, ASP, Altronix, Mul-T-Lock Smart Air and Medeco Aperio. Call us today to discuss your needs and allow us to quote a solution. Please have a look at our access control section of the website for more information.
Commercial Doors Wood, Metal, Fire Rated, no problem! We sell and provide replacement installation of most commercial doors regardless of the size or type. Popular brands include CECO, Republic, and Mesker, don’t see a brand name on the door, don’t worry odds are we have it covered. All replacement door installations are quoted with new hinges/door pivots. Have an existing door that simply needs repair? We adjust, re-install, service, and modify all types of commercial doors and hardware including herculite full glass and aluminum glass store front doors. *Note although we do service glass doors of all types we do NOT replace them. See our Door related section on the website for more information.
Loss Prevention Products Does your firm suffer from shrinkage? Is expensive inventory disappearing out of your side or rear door? We can put an end to the shrink! Downs Safe & Lock offers a wide variety of loss prevention products from stand alone, battery operated local door prop alarms, alarmed panic exit hardware, to audit reporting access control systems we have a solution to protect your inventory. Popular brands include Detex, Von Duprin Chexit, and Alarm Lock.
Safes From servicing your existing safe with routine combination changes to safe lock upgrades we offer many options to protect your most valuable contents. We also offer a full line of commercial grade safes ranging from B-Rate safes with a drop slot to high security TL-30′s, check out our Safe section of the website or simply give our safe department a call. Brand options include but are not limited to Hollon, Safe Co., Hayman, Cobalt, Burg Wacther, Amsec, Gardall, and the exclusive private label Downs Safe & Lock line.
High Security
Downs Security Solutions is proud to offer Schlage Primus, Medeco, and Mul-T-Lock High Security Patented Key Control products. These products greatly enhance the level of security provided from conventional locks by incorporating elements in the lock that protect against forced entry and professional lock by pass techniques. As well as stopping unauthorized key duplication.
Mul-T-Lock MT5+
Mul-T-Lock’s multi-patented MT5 mechanical platform integrates advanced technology for premium security together with heighten key control. As leaders in High Security locking solutions, Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 platform is designed for maximum protection, flexibility and convenience to address the needs of customers in any industry.
DOOR AND DOOR JAMB REINFORCEMENT
In addition to a high security lock we recommend installing the StrikeMaster II Pro door jamb reinforcement plate. This product prevents the most common break in of all. The infamous door kick in or forced entry. The StrikeMaster II PRO is 5ft steel door jamb reinforcement with 2 interlocking plates. The unit is manufactured in the USA and carries a U.S. Patent. The reinforcement plate, white in color, and paintable if so desired, anchors to the locking side of your existing door frame. The fasteners are 2.5” wood screws that securely fasten into the wood stud located behind the door frame trim. The unit can be anchored to virtually any 1 ¾” standard door frame and has pre machined cut outs to accommodate standard residential lock preparations. The unit has 23 years of proven field testing without a single reported failure.
Primus XP Cylinders
Primus XP is Schlage’s high security sidebar cylinder mechanism that brings an added level of security and control to any format of Schlage cylinder.
Aside from thwarting unauthorized key duplication, the Primus features also makes the cylinder pick-resistant. There are nine different levels of security available with Primus, making it a perfect fit for any application needing additional security.
Medeco M3 Cylinders
Medeco M3 Medeco³ High Security Cylinders feature UL437 Listed physical strength components like the triple locking technology for ultimate pick resistance and solid brass construction with strategically placed hardened inserts to thwart drilling attacks.
