A shrouded (hidden-shackle) padlock paired with a heavy-duty hasp. The body covers most of the shackle so bolt cutters and pry bars have very little to grab. We carry the American Lock A5300, a solid steel shrouded padlock built for exactly this kind of use.
Shed & outbuilding security
Shed and Outbuilding Security in Riverton, WY
Sheds, shops, and outbuildings hold some of the most expensive tools on a property, and they are often secured with the cheapest lock and hasp. As a mobile locksmith based in Riverton, we help Fremont County homeowners, ranchers, and businesses lock them up properly with shrouded padlocks and heavy-duty hasps, installed at your property.
A recent Riverton shed burglary shows the weak point
The Riverton Police Department log published by County 10 on Oct. 9, 2026 includes a burglary on E Fremont Ave. where, according to the report, a lock was unscrewed from a shed and a welder valued at $2,000 was taken while the owner was out of town for a few weeks.
The lock itself was not defeated. The hardware holding it was. That is common: a good padlock on a light hasp fastened with short wood screws only protects as well as those screws. Real shed security means looking at the lock, the hasp, and how both are attached to the door and frame.
Shrouded and hidden-shackle padlocks
A shrouded padlock has a body that wraps around the shackle, leaving very little exposed for bolt cutters, pry bars, or a hammer. Hidden-shackle designs go further and cover the shackle completely when used with a matching hasp. For sheds and outbuildings, this is the style we recommend most.
One we like for this job is the American Lock A5300: a solid steel body with a shrouded boron alloy shackle and a rekeyable cylinder. You can see it, along with the other American Lock, Master Lock, and ABUS padlocks we carry, on our padlocks page. Padlocks can be returned within 30 days with local pickup in Riverton (see our return policy).
Heavy-duty hasps: where most shed break-ins start
- Hidden mounting hardware. Choose a hasp whose staple and plate cover the screws or bolts when closed, so they cannot be backed out.
- Through-bolts, not wood screws. Carriage bolts through the door, with washers or a backing plate inside, keep the hasp from being unscrewed or pried off.
- A matched shroud. Shrouded padlocks work best with a hasp sized to fit closely around the lock body.
- Solid hinges and frame. Exposed hinge pins and soft trim boards can undo a good lock. We will point out weak spots when we visit.
Make it one key for the whole property
Shed, shop, gate, and trailer locks can be set up keyed alike so one key opens them all. Many of the padlocks we carry are rekeyable, and we can also rekey your house and shop door locks.
Why work with Spare Me
- Mobile-only locksmith based in Riverton, serving Fremont County
- Fully insured
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- ALOA Security Professionals Association member #AR125851
For more of what we do, see our residential and commercial locksmith pages, or our Riverton locksmith page.
Frequently asked questions
Shed Security FAQ for Riverton & Fremont County
Not much. In a recent Riverton shed burglary reported in the Riverton Police log, the lock was simply unscrewed from the shed. A hasp held on with short wood screws is often the weakest point. We recommend a heavy-duty hasp that covers its own mounting hardware, or carriage bolts through the door.
It is a padlock whose body wraps around the shackle so only a small part is exposed, or none at all on a hidden-shackle design. Shrouded padlocks are meant to be used with a matching hasp that fits closely around the lock body.
Yes. We can supply keyed-alike padlocks, and many of the padlocks we carry are rekeyable, so we can set them up to open with one key.
Yes. We are a mobile-only locksmith based in Riverton and serve Fremont County, so we come to your property to fit hasps and locks on sheds, shops, barns, and outbuildings. Call or text 307-206-4218 to set up a visit.
Yes. Padlocks can be returned within 30 days with local pickup in Riverton. See our return policy page for details.
Contact us
Want a stronger lock on your shed?
Call or text 307-206-4218 and we'll help you pick the right padlock and hasp and set up a time to install them.
ALOA Security Professionals Association member #AR125851