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Why Choose High Security Keys and Locks?
It is no secret that modern life has been increasingly fraught with security risks. The risk of burglary and vandalism to your home, business, or property is an unfortunate reality in this day and age of increasing crime rates across the country. Yet you can still feel safe when it comes down to protecting yourself from intruders by installing a high-security key system for your locks at both...
Spruce Up Your Home This Spring With Strauss
Spring is a great time to update the hardware and security on your house. With spring comes new beginnings, and what is a better way to begin this season with making sure your home and family are safe with a whole home rekey or lock upgrade from Strauss Security Solutions, securing families and businesses in Des Moines, Iowa metro area. As a full-service security and locksmith company, Strauss...
Video Verification for your Business or Home
Do you suffer from frequent false alarms? Are you tired of paying for on-site security guards to protect your business? Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what is happening when an alarm is triggered, without having to manage it yourself? Video Verification is your solution. Video alarm verification is one of the most innovative ways to confirm an incident or intruder. Recorded surveillance...
Winter Weather Safety and Security Tips
Whether you love or hate winter, you should always be prepared. Extreme winter conditions can suddenly become unsafe—from dangerously cold temperatures to power outages, icy roads, and more. It is important to understand the risks associated with winter and what to do in case of emergency. Here are our 8 essential tips to staying safe and secure during severe winter weather: 1. Warm Your Car...
How to Properly Maintain Your Business Security System
Routine maintenance is just apart of life, whether it is an annual checkup with your doctor or an oil change on your car. But when was the last time you checked up on your business security system? Yes, security systems need maintenance too. Failing to consistently maintain your system can prove costly. The last thing a business wants is an emergency to happen while equipment is not...
10 Reasons to Invest in Home Security
For years you have known Strauss as your local Des Moines locksmith, providing you with high-security locks, keys, hardware, safes, and more. However, our recent partnership with Security Equipment Inc. has expanded our offerings to provide you with even more safety and security for your home and family. If you have ever wondered, “is a home security system really worth it?” we want to provide...
New Location, Same Quality Security
Strauss Security Solutions has moved to a new location! Fortunately, for all our tried-and-true customers, it is not that far of a move. In fact, we moved just one bay south of our existing bay. It is so close, our address will even remain the same. So, for all our walk-in customers, you can still find Strauss at 4663 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323. This move will prioritize the needs of our...
Strauss – SEi Merger; Better Protection, More Options
Strauss Security Solutions is pleased to announce we recently merged with Security Equipment Inc. (SEi). We feel this partnership will allow us to offer the highest quality customer experience, while bringing together Strauss’ 92 years and SEi’s 50 years as security providers. Together, we will offer a variety of products and services to you including: security, fire protection, access control,...
Important Notice: Cellular is upgrading, and Your Security System Should Too!
Today’s security systems look nothing like they did a decade ago. With technological advancements, security systems have come a long way, now providing smartphone integration, real-time video surveillance, and the ability to go wireless. While security systems used to be connected to traditional landlines, nowadays they connect to wireless networks or cellular services such as Verizon and AT&T....
Strauss Security Offers You Piece of Mind, and these commercial services!
Improve the security of your business facility Worried about the security of your commercial business? We have got you covered! As an experienced locksmith company in Iowa, we can help you to improve the security of your facility. We offer complete locksmith services to commercial clients, including installation, repair and replacement of locks. Whether you own a school or a retail shop, we work...
Additional Posts
Master Key Services
Master Keying is a locksmith term used to describe a situation where one key fits all the locks while other keys work some of them. This would be useful where your gardener and pool guy only need access to your yard gates, while your key works the yard gates and your...
Ask the Locksmith, Cheap Vs Expensive
“What’s the difference between a cheap lock and an expensive lock?” Strauss Locksmiths can define the two primary differences as; How long the lock will last under normal wear & tear, and How much of a beating the lock can withstand before failing. Cheap...
Money Saving Tips on Locksmith Services
Reasons You Should Change Your Locks
Hands On Review: Honeywell Lyric C1 Wi-Fi Security Camera
The Hands On Review: Honeywell Lyric C1 Wi-Fi Security Camera highlights an intriguing option to add an effective smart home piece of tech to your home or office without being tied to a smart home system. As a security camera, the Lyric C1 packs a punch for $119. The...
Do you know who has COPIES of your keys?
Rekey Special as of 02/01/2019 Get 3 locks Rekeyed for only $69! Includes 2 keys! Additional locks, $9/each Call Strauss Security to get your locks changed today! Additional keys, $3/each
Unlocking Access Control Benefits
At the start of each workday, as people around the world head into the office, chances are their smartphones are close by. What’s also possible, though, is that someone will forget their access card — an inconvenience for the employee, and an issue for workplace...
Making the Grade – How Building Environments Can Positively Impact Student Achievement
A school’s facility conditions can have an unexpected impact on student and teacher morale, productivity and performance, as evidenced by research report. Studies have found positive correlations between building conditions and student performance. Unfortunately, the...
Three Homeowner Concerns and How Strauss Security Can Help!
Owning a house is something numerous individuals long for. It's been a key part of the American Dream for a considerable length of time. If you're one of the a huge number of individuals who possess a home in the U.S., you know it's a noteworthy venture that you have...
Strauss Security for Commercial Properties
Strauss Security is not only committed to protecting homes, but businesses as well. We offer a range of business security systems, and comprehensive control and safety features through business automation. These automation solutions include business alarm monitoring...