Key-Lock Boxes
Additional security
Key-lock boxes are a secure way to store spare keys, whether for a realtor, cleaning service or simply for your own use. They can be permanently installed on a wall or door, or they can simply be attached to your door knob.
The Little Details
Key-lock boxes are really designed with the homeowner in mind. The temporary versions, which will be secured to your door knob, fence or railing, are carefully constructed with a protective seal so that they don’t scratch your door.
Security is, of course, the first goal of a key lock box. Temporary boxes cannot be removed from where they hang unless the box is open. Both temporary and permanent boxes come in different styles so that you can choose which type is best for you. You can choose from:
Each style has its advantages and disadvantages.
Key Locks
Key versions are convenient because you simply give a key to whomever you want to have access to your home. However, they may be the least secure way of storing your spare because the mechanisms are small and are usually simple pin tumbler locks. This means that if someone really wants to get into your home they can probably pick the lock to get at your extra key.
Pushbutton Locks
Pushbutton models are probably the most common form of key-lock box you’ll find. They’re especially popular with real-estate agents who find them easy to access and more convenient than carrying a bunch of keys around with them.
The great thing about pushbutton locks is you can change the code whenever you wish. This means that you can reuse the box even when the people you want to have access to your home have changed. They’re also the most difficult type for thieves to pick.
Combination Locks
Combinations are another commonly found security feature for key-lock boxes. They’re not as convenient as the pushbutton lock because you usually have to spin the combination a certain way to make it work. Even if you have the code right, if you don’t enter it in the proper way you won’t be able to gain access to the box.
Using a Key-Lock Box
Most people will only use a key-lock box when they’re selling their home or when they want a cleaning service or some other kind of home maintenance team to have access to their home. However, a key lock box is a great choice for homeowners who feel the need to have a spare key accessible – especially those with children!
It’s not safe to hide a spare key around your home because most thieves will be able to figure out your hiding spot, no matter how great you think it is. It can also be inconvenient to give a spare key to a neighbor because chances are they won’t be home the one time you’ll need it! A key-lock box is a safe and secure solution to the spare key problem.
