Locksmiths in Surrey and Hampshire
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When it comes to home security, it’s tempting to choose the cheapest option on the shelf and assume a lock is a lock. After all, if it turns and the door closes, it must be doing its job… right? Unfortunately, that short-term saving often comes with long-term consequences that many homeowners don’t realise until something … Read more
If you’re renting out a property, or multiple properties, then you know you have obligations. Things you are both morally and legally responsible for when it comes to the property and your tenants. Alongside things like making sure the home is habitable and taking care of any repairs that are part of the agreement, you … Read more
Christmas is a time for frosty mornings, twinkly lights, and, if your doors and windows aren’t behaving, watching your heating bill climb faster than Santa up a chimney. But before you sigh and crank up the thermostat even higher, it’s worth checking whether the real person is escaping right through your doorframes. If you’re not … Read more
The festive season might be filled with lights, celebrations and family gatherings, but for locksmiths, it’s also a time when our work becomes surprisingly varied. While most people are winding down, travelling, or taking time off, the need for reliable locksmith services doesn’t disappear—in fact, some issues become even more common. From everyday lock faults … Read more
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’? It applied to so many things in life, from illness to politics. So it’s not surprise that it also applies to locks. Both window and door locks are vital in your home’s function and security, and they can be expensive and inconvenient to replace. … Read more
Technology is changing the way we secure our homes and businesses. Keys can be lost, codes can be forgotten, and fobs can be copied — but your fingerprint or face? That’s unique. That’s why biometric locks are fast becoming one of the most talked-about innovations in modern security. These use physical traits as the key … Read more
When it comes to securing your home or business, not all locks offer the same level of protection. While many people assume that any new lock will do the job, the truth is that locks vary greatly in quality, durability, and resistance to attack. From basic internal door locks to high-security external ones, every lock … Read more
Living with Alzheimer’s disease — or caring for someone who does — brings unique challenges that go far beyond memory loss. Everyday tasks like cooking, managing finances, or simply locking the front door can suddenly become confusing or even dangerous. Home should be a place of safety and comfort, but for individuals with Alzheimer’s, it … Read more
When you need to call a locksmith, it’s usually because there’s a stressful situation happening. You’ve lost your keys, they broke in the lock, or someone’s broken into your home. So you might not always be in the best space to do you due diligence. It’s all too easy to just pick a number from … Read more
Oh no, disaster, you’re locked out! Maybe you got home after a long day and your key snapped in the lock, or maybe you’re the first one into work and you can’t open the offices. Wherever you are, it’s a stressful, inconvenient thing to have to deal with. But it doesn’t have to be. If … Read more