Locksmiths in Surrey and Hampshire
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Locksmithing is a trade that’s been practised in the UK for hundreds of years. The history of locksmithing goes back as far as 700 BC, even if it was more about making and fitting of keys and locks, as well as picking them. You would think that a profession this old would have developed its … Read more
We’ve talked a lot before about how all locksmiths aren’t built the same. While there are no official qualifications to become a locksmith, there are a few ways you can learn the trade, along with some organisations you can join to prove that you’re trustworthy and talented. One of those is to join the Master … Read more
Oh no! You’ve locked yourself out of your house, and you’re only wearing a dressing gown. Now you’re stuck outside in your socks, what do you do next? It’s very easy in those situations to panic, or you may even be tempted to try and solve the problem yourself. But we urge you to pause, … Read more
No one likes being scammed. But sadly, there are a lot of people out there who would rather cheat and con people out of their money than do an honest day’s work. Since the locksmithing industry is largely unregulated, there are a fair number of dishonest, rogue locksmiths out there. And because we don’t like … Read more
What did the Yale lock say to the Chubb key? ‘You’re not my type.’ At My Locks Locksmiths, we believe that puns are key – because you need a good sense of humour when you’ve locked yourself out in the rain! Or, more specifically when one of your residents have locked their keys inside their … Read more
BEWARE: Legally ANYONE CAN OPERATE AS A LOCKSMITH in the UK! There are currently NO LAWS in place relating to the locksmith industry. Master Locksmith Association Approval Assures CRB Checks are made (we always have to keep them updated) In Depth Training and Qualifications We are Regularly Vetted to maintain high standards High Levels of … Read more