Any security professional will tell you two locks are better than one, a common combination is usually a deadbolt and a standard BS36221 lock. Insures often offer reductions on premiums if you take extra security measures such as this.
There are a few things you can do to improve the security of a window, firstly have reliable locks installed. You can also install a window alarm and camera. Another good extra measure is laminated safety glass (one way view).
It is widely believed that deadbolt locks are almost impossible to open when locked, however, this isn’t true. If you have the correct tools, knowledge, and training that a locksmith does then it is possible to open a deadbolt.
When you move into a new property it is always advised that you have the locks changed. This is to ensure your home remains as secure as it can be, you can never be sure of who else might be in possession of a key to your home from previous occupants. Contact a reliable local […]
Burglars use various different methods and points of entry when breaking into a property. The most common is the front door, 34% of burglars use the front door to simply walk into a property and take what they can. The second most common is open or unlocked first floor windows, 23% of burglars use this […]
Burglars keep an eye out for properties that have weak, old or damaged locks on doors and windows. If a lock can be bypassed or snapped easily by a burglar, then that home is an easy target for a burglar. Garage and pet doors are also provide easy entry points for burglars!
Chain locks are made form hardened steal links and a lock that is usually integrated into the chain however they can come separate. This is quite a heavy duty lock when compared to u-locks so they provide an extra level of protection.
Locksmiths charge an average price of between £65 – £90. However, this can be influenced by how many locks are required and how long the job is going to take so prices may vary.
Yes, any good local locksmith will not only be able to gain entry to your home, but they can also do this with out causing any damage to the lock. This is called non-destructive entry. Alcatraz-Edinburgh Locksmiths always use non-destructive entry methods to gain entry to homes and business around Edinburgh.
A deadbolt or dead lock is a locking mechanism that that can only be moved to the open position by using a key. This provides an extra level of security for homes in Edinburgh.
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