Edinburgh Locksmiths
Alcatraz - Edinburgh LocksmithsPhone: 0131 467 7675
Additional phone number: 07861 706 718
Email: dannykenmure@googlemail.com
37 Durar Drive
Edinburgh United Kingdom (UK)
Additional phone number: 07861 706 718
Email: dannykenmure@googlemail.com
Front Door Security: How to Prevent Letterbox Burglary?
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureIt goes without saying that font door security is one of the most important areas to focus on when it comes to improving home security measures. This is why many have a reliable local locksmith come and upgrade the locks to BS3621 or TS007 grade locks, with this said one thing that often gets overlooked […]
Common Lock Problems And How To Fix Them
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureTo keep your property secure it is vital that your locks are in good working order. If you find a problem with your lock it should be addressed as soon as possible. Some lock problems require a simple fix that you may even be able to carry out yourself, whereas others can be more serious […]
Home Security Tips: Keep Homes and Businesses Secure This Winter
/in Blog /by Danny kenmureRegardless of the level of home security measures you have in place at your home or business there is always room for improvements. Burglars are continuously coming up with new ways to bypass security measures in order to gain entry to a property. In turn the security industry is constantly coming up with innovative new […]
5 Overlooked Home Security Issues
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureThere are so many different things to consider when it comes to home security so there is no wonder that some measures often get overlooked. Although high security locks and other measures such as security lights are hugely important when it comes to home security, they are just a small part of the bigger picture. […]
24 Hour Emergency Locksmiths Edinburgh
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureAbout Alcatraz Locksmiths Alcatraz Locksmiths provides a 24-hour emergency locksmith service throughout Edinburgh and surrounding areas. You can be confident that our skilled locksmiths will take care of your problems both quickly and securely. We will not leave you until you feel safe and you are happy with the work that has been carried out. […]
LOCK SNAPPING AND ANTI SNAP LOCKS
/in Blog /by Danny kenmureDid you know it can take approximately 15 seconds for a burglar to break open a standard euro cylinder door lock which is the most common type of door lock that most people have fitted. The method known as “lock snapping” is a quick and easy method that burglars use to gain access to […]
Improving Your Business Security
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureThe experience of being the victim of a business break-in is not only traumatic and stressful, but it also often comes at a high cost to the business owner. Its not only loss of equipment and merchandise that needs dealing with, there is also any damages caused by the burglar, be it smashed windows and […]
How To Avoid Falling Victim To a Burglary: What Burglars Look For
/in Locksmith Edinburgh Blog /by Danny kenmureWhen someone becomes a victim of a burglary it is not uncommon for them to think that they were just unlucky that the burglar’s choses their property, however after year in the locksmith industry our team at Alcatraz – Edinburgh Locksmiths have a slightly different perspective on this. In most cases when we attend a […]
Key not turning in lock – Key won’t fit in lock?
/in Blog /by Danny kenmureOn a daily basis most locksmiths will get calls from customers complaining of different lock problems they, such as ‘key not turning in lock’ or their ‘key won’t go into the lock’. Some issues can be fixed easily by the householder. However, some issues are a little more complex, and may need the attention of […]
Renting a Spare Room, What locks Do i Need?
/in Blog /by Danny kenmureRenting a spare room Renting a spare room can be a great way to earn extra cash these days. Under the governments rent a room scheme anyone is allowed to rent out a furnished room in their home, and earn up to £7500 per year tax free – you don’t even need to file a […]