Locksmith Prices | How Much Does A Locksmith Cost | Alcatraz Locksmiths

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How much does a locksmith cost? The answer: locksmith prices depend on WHO you call! locksmith prices is a subject being taken very seriously lately. This could be due to TV programmes like the BBC’S rogue traders exposing con men, and their tricks to charge a huge price. However, since that programme was aired in […]

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UPVC Door Repairs / Multi Point Locking Repairs Edinburgh

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Edinburgh UPVC Door Repairs At Alcatraz locksmiths, our UPVC multi point lock repair service specialise in diagnosing and repairing these type of doors. Through many years of experience, we have learned how to open, repair, and replace any type of UPVC mechanism. UPVC Door Repairs In Edinburgh: 0131 467 7675 Fixed price UPVC door repairs […]

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Door Lock Not Working? | Alcatraz Edinburgh Locksmiths

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My door lock is broken? : The most common reasons “My door lock is jammed”, “my door lock is sticking”, “my door lock is loose”. These are the statements a locksmith will hear all the time. When people have a door lock not working properly, they will usually have no idea what’s gone wrong. Sometimes […]

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How Secure Is My UPVC Door? By Alcatraz Edinburgh Locksmiths

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As practising Edinburgh Locksmiths we see the results of burglaries on a weekly basis. Most times we need to upgrade the customers locks, to ensure it won’t happen again. whilst there we offer a free home security check, and advise on burglary prevention methods.   A Burglary usually happens when the thief finds an easy target, such […]

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Edinburgh Locksmiths | Are Your Windows Secure?

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Edinburgh Locksmiths Blog: window security – part 1   As Edinburgh locksmiths the main services we provide are repairing locks, replacing locks and providing an emergency service. However, In the past few weeks I have been installing more window locks than ever before. Due to this fact I thought I would write a couple of blogs […]

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Locksmiths Edinburgh | Read This For A Laugh

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  As 24 hour emergency locksmiths Edinburgh we get used to dealing with pressure situations. For example I’ve been to lockouts where the whole family Is watching me try to open their door whilst a baby is screaming its head off.  I’ve opening repossessed houses for the city of Edinburgh council, often with a few bailiff type […]

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Non Destructive Entry | How Choosing The Right Locksmith Can Save You Money

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Non Destructive Entry Usually when someone loses the keys to their home they will type something like ’24 hour locksmiths’  or ‘Locksmith near me‘ into google. There is nothing wrong with these search terms. However, armed with more knowledge of how some locksmiths operate, the customer could save themselves quite a bit of money. Locksmiths […]

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How I Became An Edinburgh Locksmith – Alcatraz

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Childhood fascination  When I think back to when I was a child I suppose I have always had a fascination with keys and locks, and how I could open them. One of the earliest memories I have is rummaging through my grandmothers cupboards trying to find something to play with. I can remember coming across […]

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British Standard Mortice Locks – Alcatraz Edinburgh locksmiths

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Old mortice locks versus present day British standard mortice locks   Old type mortice locks As a practising Edinburgh locksmith for many years I often discuss with my colleagues the nightmare jobs we encounter. From the stories I tell them and the ones they tell me it seems the most difficult job a professional locksmith will encounter […]

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Open A Door Locked From Inside

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How to open a door locked from inside   scenario   I had to feel sorry for a customer in north Edinburgh this month. I Got a phone call  from a man asking if I could open a door locked from inside -his bathroom door! he was stuck inside the toilet and had tried everything […]

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