Beware the National companies!
We've all had those home emergency panicked moments where you just want to know someone is on the way to help. It's in our nature, but...
The last time you need to be asked if your lock conforms to BS3621
By now, you've probably seen the Aviva insurance advert. If you haven't, here it is: Featuring a man being grilled about his door locks,...
I left my keys in my house! Who do I call?!
There is no worse feeling than getting home after a long day, exhausted and ready to put your feet up, and realising that your house keys...
Smart Locks - How they can work for you. Part 1
There has been a lot of progress made in recent years on the development of "smart locks" for home security, and having worked with them...
Choosing The Right Locksmith
How would you go about finding a professional locksmith when you needed one? Most likely, with a google search. With modern smart phones...
Common Faults - UPVC doors
As with anything, the more complex the mechanism, the more that can go wrong with it. As an emergency locksmith i get called to all manor...
Beat the burglars - Mortice Locks
Mortice locks, commonly known as "Chubb Locks" are usually found on wooden doors supporting a night latch, and are some of the most...
Beat the Burglars - Euro Cylinders
Modern UPVC and composite doors come with robust multipoint locking mechanisms. A combination of deadbolts, hooks, mushrooms or rollers,...
