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You get keys that turn smoothly from the first use. No sticking, no jamming, no wasted trips back to fix what should have been done right initially.
We cut standard house keys, high-security keys, and those “challenge keys” other shops turn away. Each key is precision-cut using professional equipment, not the hit-or-miss kiosks you’ll find at big box stores.
When you need duplicate keys that actually work, you get them. Usually within minutes, always with the accuracy that comes from five generations of locksmith expertise serving Thornbury and the broader Delaware County area.
The McCausland family has been cutting keys and solving lock problems since the late 1800s. We’re not newcomers trying to figure things out as we go.
Our Prospect Park storefront has served Delaware County residents since 1981. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy continue the family tradition, backed by over a century of accumulated knowledge about what works and what doesn’t.
Thornbury residents know they can count on us because we’ve been here, serving local families and businesses, through every change in lock technology. When your neighbors need keys duplicated, they come to the locksmith family that’s proven reliable generation after generation.
Bring your original key to our Prospect Park location on Lincoln Avenue. We examine the key, select the correct blank, and cut your duplicate using precision equipment that ensures accuracy.
Most standard residential keys are ready in under a minute. High-security keys or those with worn edges might take a few minutes longer, but we handle them the same day. No appointments needed, no waiting weeks like you’d face with some dealers.
We test each key before you leave to make sure it works properly. If there’s any issue with the cut, we fix it immediately. You walk out with keys that work, backed by our warranty on the craftsmanship.
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We duplicate all types of residential keys – front door, back door, deadbolts, mailbox keys, and those specialty keys for garden sheds or storage areas. Even the “hard to find” keys that other shops claim are impossible.
Thornbury’s mix of older homes and newer developments means we regularly work with everything from vintage skeleton keys to modern high-security systems. Our inventory includes blanks for most residential lock brands, often in stock when local hardware stores are backordered.
Delaware County homeowners appreciate that we can cut keys from broken samples, create duplicates for worn originals, and handle the challenge keys that automated machines reject. Whether you’re a longtime Thornbury resident or new to the area, we have the key solutions your home requires.
Most standard residential keys are duplicated in under a minute using our professional key-cutting equipment. High-security keys or specialty keys might take 3-5 minutes, but we complete the work the same day you visit.
Unlike automated kiosks that often produce keys that don’t work properly, our precision equipment and five generations of experience ensure your duplicates function correctly from the first use. We test every key before you leave our Prospect Park location.
For Thornbury residents, this means you can stop by during your regular errands and have working duplicate keys in hand within minutes, not days or weeks like you’d face ordering through some dealers or waiting for special orders.
Yes, we regularly duplicate high-security keys that many other locksmith services in the Delaware County area can’t handle. Our professional equipment and extensive experience allow us to work with restricted keyways and precision-cut security keys.
We stock blanks for major high-security lock brands and can often duplicate keys the same day, even when local dealerships or hardware stores claim it’s impossible. Many Thornbury homeowners have discovered we can duplicate keys that three or four other places turned away.
The key difference is our investment in professional-grade equipment and our century-plus experience with challenging key types. We approach each high-security key duplication with the precision and expertise that comes from generations of solving these exact problems for Delaware County residents.
We can often create working duplicates from worn, damaged, or even broken keys using techniques developed over five generations of locksmith work. Where automated machines fail, our expertise and professional equipment succeed.
Our process involves carefully analyzing the original key’s cuts, even when they’re worn smooth or partially broken. We use this analysis to recreate the proper depths and spacing, resulting in keys that work better than the worn original you brought in.
Many Thornbury residents have been surprised when we successfully duplicated keys that other shops claimed were “too far gone.” Our extensive experience with key restoration means we can often save you the expense and hassle of rekeying locks when a quality duplicate is possible.
Absolutely. We provide a comprehensive warranty on all key duplication work, covering both our craftsmanship and the function of the finished keys. If a key we cut doesn’t work properly in your lock, we fix it at no charge.
This warranty reflects our confidence in both our equipment and our five generations of locksmith expertise. We test every key before you leave, but if you discover any issues when you get home to Thornbury, simply bring it back and we’ll make it right.
Unlike quick-cut kiosks that offer no recourse when keys don’t work, our warranty ensures you get functional duplicates. We’ve built our reputation in Delaware County by standing behind our work, and that commitment extends to every key we cut for Thornbury residents.
Hardware store key cutting often uses automated machines operated by staff with minimal training, leading to keys that stick, jam, or don’t work at all. We use professional locksmith equipment operated by experts with over 100 years of family experience.
Our precision cutting ensures proper depth and spacing for every key type. We can handle specialty keys, high-security systems, and worn originals that defeat automated machines. Plus, we test every key and guarantee our work with a comprehensive warranty.
For Thornbury residents, this means fewer return trips, keys that actually work, and access to expertise when you need duplicates of challenging keys. When you need keys cut right the first time, professional locksmith service makes the difference between frustration and satisfaction.
Yes, we regularly work with vintage and antique keys from Thornbury’s older homes, including skeleton keys, unusual blanks, and discontinued key types that modern shops can’t handle. Our extensive inventory and generational expertise cover key types spanning over a century.
Many of Thornbury’s established neighborhoods feature homes with original hardware requiring specialty keys. We stock blanks for discontinued lock brands and can often create functional duplicates when other locksmiths claim replacement is the only option.
Our experience with historical key types means we understand the nuances of older cutting patterns and can recreate keys that work properly in vintage locks. Whether your Thornbury home dates to the early 1900s or features unique architectural hardware, we have the knowledge and inventory to provide working duplicate keys.
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