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Replacing just the cylinder is a 30-45 minute operation per door. The mechanical lock stays in place, and we only replace the inner cylinder where the key fits. The new key is completely different and won't work with the old one. It's the most economical option and what we recommend when the lock is of good quality and in good condition. Replacing the entire lock costs more and is justified when the lock is old or of low quality, and we want to take the opportunity to upgrade the security level. The operation takes 60-90 minutes per door. When a customer calls us for an emergency (keys left inside, lost key, jammed lock), we first assess if non-destructive opening is possible. Most standard locks can be opened with professional techniques (lock picking, impressioning, pin manipulation) in 15-30 minutes without damaging the cylinder. This saves the customer the cost of replacing the entire cylinder. For high-end anti-bumping cylinders, non-destructive opening may not be possible, and the only solution is to drill the cylinder and replace it. This is more expensive but leaves the door as new with a reinforced security cylinder. Every Monday, we address issues reported for flats that have been closed for three months. The problems here are not the same as in other cities.

Official manufacturer warranty 5-10 years depending on brand and model. Plus 30 days on labour. For detached houses, single-family homes in high-risk areas, or owners with previous experience of attempted break-ins, we recommend high-security cylinders like Cisa Astral S, Mul-T-Lock MT5+, Tesa T80 Plus, or Mottura Champions. These meet EN1303 Grade 6, include all anti-features (bumping, picking, drilling, extraction), and come with a manufacturer's theft insurance warranty. This warranty is relevant: if, despite everything, a break-in occurs and you can prove the cylinder was tampered with, the manufacturer covers part of the damage. All this investment in a security cylinder becomes pointless if key copies can be made freely at any local hardware store. The registered key for a security cylinder can only be duplicated at the official manufacturer's distributor by presenting the owner card we provide upon installation. Without this card, no copies can be made. This means you control exactly how many keys exist and who has them. You'll never have the uncomfortable doubt that a local locksmith or copy shop might have kept a record of your key pattern for future use.

The price for key copies and duplicates in Montornès del Vallès typically ranges between €50 and €385. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials used, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. For apartments in blocks with neighbours, an active community, and natural surveillance, we recommend mid-to-high security cylinders like Tesa T80 or Cisa Astral. Effective anti-bumping, registered key (cannot be copied without your authorisation), EN1303 Grade 5 certification (resistance to manipulation for years). Reasonable cost and a significant real improvement compared to standard options. For a property on the Costa Blanca with medium risk (a residential area with neighbours, not isolated), we recommend a mid-to-high quality anti-bumping cylinder. Brands like Tesa T80, Mottura Champions, or Cisa Astral are our bestsellers. These cylinders have security pins that prevent the bumping technique – that sharp tap with a special key that can open any standard cylinder in under 60 seconds. They come with a registered security key, which cannot be copied without authorisation at any hardware store. They also have European EN1303 certification, guaranteeing resistance to manipulation for years. Their cost is reasonable, and the real security improvement is substantial.