Latch Guard
Latch guards are heavy-gauge steel plates that protect the vulnerable gap between a commercial door and its frame — the entry point for shimming and pry attacks. Charleston Locksmith Pro installs latch guards on commercial and multi-family residential properties across Charleston, SC.
Latch guard installed on a commercial door frame in Charleston, SC by our certified technicians.
What Latch Guards Protect Against
Credit Card ShimmingEliminates the gap that allows a thin card or shim to bypass a spring latch bolt — a common low-effort break-in method.
Pry Bar AttacksHeavy-gauge steel latch guards withstand prying tools that target the door-to-frame gap on inswing commercial doors.
Visual Gap EliminationCovers the exposed latch and strike plate area, removing visual identification of the lock mechanism from outside.
Multi-Family ResidentialIdeal for apartment building common doors, mail room entries, and storage unit corridors.
Retail & Office UseA cost-effective hardening measure for retail storefronts and office building back entrances.
Available in stainless steel, aluminum, and powder-coated finishes to match existing door hardware.
