Master Key Systems in London – Simplify Access Without Compromising Security

Need a master key system in London? Discover the benefits of a restricted key system with Londoner Locksmith. Grand master key, sub master key, and so on – we’ll do it all.

Londoner Locksmith is a dedicated team ready to help within about 30 min after your call. We can assist you with master key locksmith solutions in London, and we are offering a wide range of key control solutions. Our locksmiths will be there and offer assistance for both residential and commercial lock systems. Of course, our services include multi-site access control, keyed alike systems, and master and sub-master key systems.

Master key systems reduce the need to carry multiple keys for your home or organisation, as one master key operates all of the doors to give you complete controlled access, whether it’s external doors or internal storage cupboard doors.

With a single master key system, a landlord or property manager can easily gain access to all of their properties, even though each one has a different key to open it.

Master keyed locks have so many advantages, so if you feel like you’re trying to juggle too many keys for your home or business, one master key is a top solution that will leave you with high security locks but fewer keys to manage.

Whether it’s for a specific building or you need keys required for multiple occupancy housing or blocks of flats, visit the Londoner Locksmith website to get in touch. Book an appointment right now or discuss the overall security of your property with a master key system. Contact us 24/7 on 07309666595.

There are various types of master key systems you can choose from, each of which has its benefits when considering key management for a single property or multiple properties.

Here are master key systems explained across the hierarchical system, so you can choose the right one for controlled access to all the locks on your property:

1. Great grand master key system

With one single master key, you can have the highest level of control across your entire organisation.

It can open any lock that has been keyed for security reasons and offers top-level security for everything from the front main entrance door to office doors and storage rooms.

Key management is made simple with a great grand master key system as all the locks in a single property, or across a whole range of commercial buildings, can be accessed with one key.

2. Grandmaster key system

When you need a key management solution for access control to a variety of lock systems, such as in a hospital or a school, the grand master key system gives excellent access with a single key.

You can grant access to certain people with levels of security clearance, but limit access to those without.

For these systems, we will ensure that our Londoner Locksmith security consultant assesses all of the doors and locks first before suggesting the best course of action.

3. Master key system

This is the best solution when you don’t mind having more keys given to different people with differing levels of security to open specific locks, and gives intermediate-level security to your home or business.

It’s ideal for large buildings like offices or residential flats, as it gives the perfect balance of convenience to open pre-defined doors, as well as master systems where all the key cylinders of the same model have specific keys for each individual lock.

4. Sub-master key system

It’s not always necessary to give full access to high-security doors and rooms within a block of flats or a medium-sized business, and a sub master key system helps you manage several locks efficiently.

One individual key opens only a few locks in the location, so they are designed for security supervisors or low-level management.

These can be patented keys, so they can’t be duplicated or have new keys cut, giving you the power to assign them easily where limited access is required.

Wondering what the difference between keyed alike systems and master key systems is?

In short, a master key will allow for different keys to control each lock, but a single master key that is capable of opening them all.

A keyed-alike system, on the other hand, means that each of the doors has exactly the same lock and key.

If you want tiered, hierarchical control, opt for a master key system, but a keyed alike system is ideal for a family home where the same key opens the front, back and side doors, as well as outdoor storage units like sheds.

A master key is perfect for a business or a landlord and provides flexibility, but keyed-alike systems are easier to install for homeowners.

Here at Londoner Locksmith, we’ve installed master key systems on a wide range of residential and commercial properties, including:

• Multiple occupancy housing and HMOs

• Property management controlled apartment blocks

• Educational facilities like schools and colleges

• Healthcare facilities such as hospitals

• Industrial facilities including factories and warehouses

• Hotels and other types of short-term let accommodation

Having one key to open multiple locks has so many benefits, and a master key system can be installed completely in just one or two days, depending on the scale of the task.

Thinking about a master key system and want to know the advantages? Check out how much key control with one key can change the security of your home or business for the better:

• Key management is greatly simplified for your staff

• Heightened security thanks to restricted master keys

• Top-level management can gain access to any door in the building quickly

• There is a defined and clear level of access control hierarchy in a business

• The number of keys in circulation is reduced

• It’s more cost-effective than installing an entire keyless entry system on each door

• If you want to expand the master key system with new doors, it’s easy to do

Reach out to the experts here at Londoner Locksmith by learning more on our website or calling us directly to speak to an experienced locksmith on 07309666595.

New installations without changing door hardware

If you want to keep the same model of lock when you change the key to a sub master or grand master system, we can set this up quickly and affordably whether it’s a main entrance door or you need a set of keys to multiple offices within a business.

Lock rekeying for different access levels

Rekeying a lock to give different levels of access is an excellent idea if you want to create a tiered system in line with your management. Old keys will no longer work in the locks, which is ideal if you have had a high staff turnover or keys not accounted for.

Registered and restricted master keys

The highest level of protection whether you’re installing a front door lock or a cabinet lock, keys that have been restricted can’t be copied unless the right codes are provided. This gives you complete control of how keys are distributed and which locks the master keys can access.

High security master keys

When you need a master key system that not only allows access restricted control to certain locks, but is also resistant to burglary attempts, choose high security lock systems from top brands like Yale and Ultion. These locks are resistant to break-in attempts like lock picking, snapping and drilling.

Emergency master key installation

Whether you need a sub master key system installed the same day or a grand master key system for an entire commercial property installed outside of office hours, we can help you in an emergency situation. We will rekey locks and provide brand new access control keys at any time of the day or night, 24/7/365.

Differ key systems

This is a special type of master key system alternative, as a differ key gives each lock in the system a distinct key, but allows them all to operate with a single master key at the same time. In essence, it reduces the number of keys in circulation and also doesn’t compromise the safety of the individual lock. It’s best implemented in an office block or school where there are different levels of access required.

Whatever kind of system you need, reach out to the experts today and we’ll walk you through all of your options to discover which one will work best for your home or business requirements.