Commercial locks are distinguished from domestic locks as they need to be that much more secure. A business premises needs to be protected against intruders to a greater degree than a home as there is likely to be richer pickings for a thief in a commercial property. Businesses generally dictate their security needs by the requirements of their insurers. These requirements are divided between those that are compulsory while others are a case of balancing the cost of the feature with the savings on premiums.

Much of what insurers ask for is the same as the advice offered by ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) and the Home Office. The security measures which you take should be proportionate to the risk of crime. Higher crime areas require better protection as does more valuable and transportable the goods in a property. As experts in the field, Burfords Ivybridge locksmiths, can advise you in getting the very best security for your money.

Apart from needing a little extra protection against thieves, a commercial property can need some more technical assistance to make sure that the measures taken for protection don't interfere in the day to day running of the business. Multiple locks operating on the same key can make it simpler to control access, even in a smaller company where the demand for a master key or access control system wouldn't justify the cost.

However, for a larger or busier property, a more comprehensive system of control for access to certain areas would be a worthwhile system. Access control systems for busy offices can control who goes where and modern systems are available which operate on existing computer networks, reducing installation costs and making monitoring who is doing what much more easier to accomplish.

With Devon being a tourism haven, master keys systems are in high demand as this is perfect for hotels. Burfords, as expert Ivybridge locksmiths, have the experience and expertise to advice you on the right set up for you, building a system for you which provides you with the protection you need in the simplest and most cost effective manner.