Begg Security Group

Begg Security Group Central Otago is the regions leading Architectural Door Hardware Supplier with the only dedicated showroom.    

We have multiple suppliers and ranges on display and a friendly team of knowledgeable staff to help clients find the right handles and hardware for their projects.

We offer a scheduling service to help work out exactly what is required from plans or site visits.

Our installation team is also there to install the hardware to the highest standard from small homes to large projects.

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• Mobile service units for same day service
• Emergency call out 24/7
• Need keys cut - wide range of key cutting (2 track, 4 track, tubular, single sided, double sided, mortice)
• Architectural hardware supplies (including door and cabinet handles, electronic locks)
• Brassware - all makes and models
• Security door and window locks
• All types of house, door and window lock repairs
• Safes - sale and service of new and used safes (including deposit, data, fire, digital)
• Safe and strong room servicing
• Safe opening service
• Automotive locks repaired or replaced
• Car opening service
• Locked out or lost your keys - House opening service
• Door closer sales and service
• Master Key systems
• Registered restricted key systems
• Forensic Locksmithing (Fraud Investigaion)
• Contract fitting of mortice locks

Keeping your home and family secure and safe has never been easier with a range of comprehensive locks and security solutions available to suit your needs. From a dedicated team of mobile locksmiths to technicians who can visit, advise and provide security products and solutions designed specifically for residential homes, you can rest assured there will be limited installation intrusion with many wireless systems available for your home.   

Whether you require locks to be fixed or replaced we have the skills and equipment to make almost any type of key, whether it is for a house, garage, car, filing cabinet etc.

Locks & Hardware

We supply and install a range of locks, padlocks, door and cabinet handles, most of which are in stock or supplied within 24 hours. Our mobile locksmiths provide all types of house, door, window locks and repairs.

Keys

We have the ability to cut any type of key including 2 track, 4 track, tubular, single sided, double sided and mortice. We also stock a large range of registered keys, with the ability to produce more unique options within 24 hours. 

Safes

Providing safes designed for domestic use. Choose from a range of specially designed safes whether you need to protect important documents and valuables, computer data or firearms, we can advise, supply and install a safe solution for you.

Begg Security is a family owned and run business who have established great working relationships with well-known brand suppliers for the commercial industry.

Locks & Hardware

We supply and install a range of locks including electric and electronic locks and hardware specifically designed for the commercial market. 

Keys   

We stock a large range of registered keys with the ability to produce more unique options within 24 hours. We are Providers of the Abloy Protec, a very high-security key system design used worldwide for high-security installations in Prisons, Government Departments, Hospitals and Airports. 

Safes

Range of safes designed for commercial use, especially to protect your business data media from fire, floods and magnetic fields.

Our Guarantee

We guarantee all Begg Security installations and Begg Security supplied products for 12 months*, as well as meeting the mandatory obligations of the Consumer Guarantees and Fair Trade Acts, to ensure you get what you’ve requested and paid for. 

Repairs 

To ensure you get what you’ve requested and paid for, all repairs will be done to a competent trade/industry standard using quality replacement components. However Begg Security regrets it cannot warrant client’s existing worn components or their operation.
* Note: On some components and product, the manufacturer’s warranty may exceed Begg Security’s own minimum warranty.

Begg Security Group is a member of the Master Locksmith Association of Australasia.

1880's

Begg Security was first established in Dunedin in 1880 as Thomas Henry Ltd, on the corner of Police and Princess Street.

The company specialised in light engineering and from there expanded to include Locksmithing and Gunsmithing.

1920's

In the 1920s, the company was purchased by Thomas Leahy Begg and renamed T.L. Begg Ltd.

The expansion of this business saw the addition of lawnmower servicing and the sale of fishing, shooting, and camping equipment.

1940's

The business was renamed to T.L. Begg and Sons Ltd to reflect the three Begg children that were working in the business.

This also saw the focus of the business become more consentrated on locksmithing, fishing, and shooting.

1990's

The family-owned and operated business continued to expand and diversify with the locksmith and sporting divisions being separated in 1990 as stand-alone businesses by members of the Begg family.

They became Stirling Sports and T.L Begg and Sons Ltd and specialised in their industries and are well-known brands in their own right.

1999

This was further enhanced with the purchase of Complete Security Systems in 1999, allowing the business to focus on the introduction of alarms and access control.

The business name was changed to Begg Security Group to reflect this.

2001

Mike Begg and Brent Bulmer purchased Chris Begg's shares and became majority shareholders of the Dunedin business.

In 2002, Brent was appointed as a Director, bringing his wealth of experience to and building the strength of the electronic security division in the region.

2005

In 2005, Craig Harris moved from Dunedin to Central Otago and expanded the Begg Security Group into the region under his leadership and ownership.

This saw the focused growth of the locksmith and electronic security business in the region.

2021

The addition of David and Debbie Given, who took over from Craig Harris, as the new owners and directors of the Central Otago operation, saw the growth of the dedicated Architectural Hardware division within the group.

Megan Holmes was appointed as the Central Otago Branch Manager in 2021.

2022

The Begg family is still a prominent part of the business today with Mike Begg as the Managing Director of the Dunedin company for over 20 years and Tony Begg only recently retired from the Central Otago Team after 59 years.

Together, the Beggs and the Givens’ are proud to provide all aspects of advice, products, and service to both residential and commercial markets throughout Dunedin, Central Otago, and Southland.