All locks look alike in a shop window; it is under attack that they part ways. "High security" in locksmithing is not marketing but a precise definition: hardware tested and certified — drilling, picking, snapping, wrenching — by an independent laboratory. In France that is the A2P certification issued by the CNPP: A2P★ for 5 minutes of certified resistance, A2P★★ for 10, A2P★★★ for 15. Modest-sounding minutes that are enormous in practice: most burglars abandon after a few loud, fruitless minutes.
The security chain: lock, cylinder, guard
A chain is worth its weakest link. The lock: certified multipoint, reinforced bolts. The cylinder: hardened anti-drill inserts, trap pins against picking, anti-snap bar, anti-bumping — and a property card without which no key can be cut, even by a professional: the end of uncontrolled copies. The cylinder guard: the armoured escutcheon that blocks the fastest attack of all, wrenching with pliers. We never fit one element without checking the other two.
Prices
| Service (fitted, parts included) | Daytime | Night / Sun. / holidays |
|---|---|---|
| High-security card cylinder | €180 – €350 | €250 – €450 |
| Armoured cylinder guard | €90 – €180 | €140 – €250 |
| A2P★ multipoint lock | €550 – €900 | €680 – €1,050 |
| A2P★★ multipoint lock | €800 – €1,300 | €980 – €1,550 |
| A2P★★★ multipoint lock | €1,100 – €1,800 | €1,300 – €2,100 |
Insurers rely on A2P: many French policies require it above certain insured values, and can reduce payouts when the declared equipment is not up to grade. The certificate we hand over at fitting is your proof.
High security without the hassle
A common fear: "a security lock is a chore to live with". A good fitting proves the opposite — the key turns smoothly, one turn locks everything, and comfort options exist: emergency-function cylinders (never blocked by a key left inside), keyed-alike sets, thumb-turn versions. Security that complicates life ends up bypassed; ours is designed to be used without thinking. And if your door itself does not deserve a three-star lock, we tell you — sometimes armouring comes first.
FAQ
How do I know if my lock is certified? The A2P logo is engraved on the faceplate, the metal strip on the door edge. No logo — probably no certification; send us a photo and we confirm.
What if I lose the property card? It cannot be replaced: the only clean reset is a new cylinder with a new card.
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