Are High-Security Locks Worth It? An Honest Answer

High-security locks cost more than standard hardware, so the honest question is: do you need them? Here's how we think about it with customers.

You probably need them if: you're ground-floor or otherwise easily accessible, you've had a break-in or credible threat, you run a business with valuable inventory, or you simply can't tolerate uncertainty about who holds keys.

A standard quality deadbolt with a reinforced strike is plenty if: you're in a doorman building, on an upper floor with no fire-escape access, and your main concern is everyday security rather than targeted attack.

The real value of high-security isn't just pick resistance — it's key control. Patented keyways mean no one copies your key without your written authorization. For many customers, that's the actual product they're buying.

Our take: secure the door properly first (solid door, good deadbolt, reinforced strike), then upgrade the cylinder to high-security. Layered, in the right order, every dollar works.