How to Prevent Lock Bumping in Miami

Once you turn the key in the lock of your home, you’re generally certain your loved ones and belongings will be protected. If a burglar wanted to gain access to your Miami home, they would break a window or kick in a door, right? Not quite.

Fewer than 50% of home intrusions in America are the result of forced entry and lock bumping is the main reason.

Lock bumping is one of the most popular techniques used to bypass common door locks on homes and apartments.

Let me get into more detail.

Lock Bumping Basics

When a burglar bumps a lock, they use a bump key to align the pins in the cylinder of the lock. By applying some slight pressure to the key, it causes the plug to slide open.

Unfortunately, this was once a technique used by locksmiths that has made its way into the minds and hands of criminals.

Not all homes are at risk of lock bumping, but a large percentage are. Any cylinder lock that has a tumbler/pin mechanism can be bumped. And unfortunately, this is one of the most common locks used across Miami and the rest of the country.

Is Lock Bumping Something You Should Worry About?

Lock bumping is not as difficult as you might think, so if you have the above-mentioned locks, you are at risk.

The reason why lock bumping has become so common is firstly because bump keys are so cheap to make. Anyone with a few dollars can order a bump key off the internet. On top of this, it’s not difficult to find blogs and videos about how to successfully bump a lock. The entire process of bumping a lock takes less than a minute.

Then there’s the issue of insurance. Unfortunately, most home insurance providers are less willing to approve claims when there is no sign of forced entry. And since lock bumping won’t damage your lock, this can be a major problem.

Related Read: What are the Average Locksmith Costs in Miami

How to Prevent the Likelihood of Lock Bumping Incidents

The good news is there are steps you can take to enhance your home’s security and make lock bumping less likely.

  • Install anti-bump lock guards.

If you don’t have the budget to replace your locks, speak to us about anti-bump lock guards. One of the best bump-proof devices is one that latches onto the thumb-turn mechanism of your deadbolt. However, this will only protect you when you or someone is inside your home though. Unfortunately, these guards prevent the door from being opened from the outside.  The other option is to install a keyless deadbolt lock, which is pick-proof from the outside.

  • Install high-security locks. 

This is a highly recommend option because high-security locks cannot be picked. What’s more, there is a wide selection of high-security locks available on the market, so you will find one that suits your budget. These locks aren’t susceptible to bumping because they don’t use the tumbler/pin mechanism. Even with excessive force, these locks are difficult to penetrate. The one feature we love the most about these locks is that only a locksmith or security company can provide you with copy or replacement keys.

  • Improve your home security.

A burglar is far more likely to target a home that isn’t well lit and doesn’t have cameras installed. Improving the overall security of your home will make you far less susceptible to lock bumping. Along with security cameras near your front and back door and motion-activated lights, an alarm system also goes a long way in keeping your home protected.

Getting Help from a Professional

If you are concerned about lock bumping and want to either install new locks or improve the security of your home, rather get the help of a reputable locksmith. Dealing with a reputable locksmith such as Quickly Locksmith means you are getting expert advice and quality products. While saving money is important, think of the time and money you would save by bypassing lock bumping altogether.

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About the author
David Davidof is the founder & owner of Quickly Locksmith. The business has grown from strength to strength to become Miami’s go-to provider for Locksmith and Security services. Whilst the company has grown, the founding ethos has remained the same - Helping people in emergency situations and giving them the feeling they are safe.
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