Locksmiths in Surrey and Hampshire
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At My Locks, we love a good film. Particularly, one where some stealthy spy or rough action hero is trying to get through a building, but are faced with their oldest enemy – a locked door. How will they get through without the key? Simple, they grab their handgun and shoot at the lock. The … Read more
When there’s an emergency, it can be incredibly stressful. Especially if the emergency is that you’ve loved yourself out of your home, at night. If this happens, most people would be all too happy for an emergency locksmith to come riding to the rescue. In fact, they can be so desperate that they don’t even … Read more
One of the worst things you can be faced with is a lock that’s suddenly failed on you. No matter how hard you try, you can’t get the lock to turn – or even get your key into the lock at all! Now you’re stuck with calling out a locksmith to let you into your … Read more
Lock snapping might not be something you’ve heard of before, but it’s a serious security risk for homes with certain types of locks, especially in the UK. With break-ins unfortunately common, it’s essential to understand how this technique works and what you can do to protect your home. Let’s break down what lock snapping is, … Read more
It’s the time of year when we all throw our windows open in an attempt to cool down. The sunshine and heat mean our well-insulated British homes feel like ovens, and one of the best ways to combat it is by getting a lot of airflow through the house. But over time, and with regular … Read more
Despite all of our best efforts, there are still around 200,000 burglaries reported in the UK every single year. And there are even more burglaries that are attempted, but unsuccessful. If that happens, the burglar will usually leave some tell-tale signs behind. Some of these are so subtle that you wouldn’t even notice them unless … Read more