Locksmiths in Surrey and Hampshire
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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
Running a small business comes with enough challenges. Physical security shouldn’t be one of them! Unfortunately, small businesses will often find themselves the targets of break-ins, theft and vandalism. Something as simple as a poorly secured door or an outdated lock creates the perfect opportunity for someone to walk away with all of your hard … Read more
As a locksmith, one of the most common challenges I see block managers face is the juggling act of keys. When you’re responsible for multiple apartments, communal areas, plant rooms, and security doors, carrying (and keeping track of) a hefty key ring quickly becomes impractical, inefficient, and even risky. That’s where a master key system … Read more
When it comes to securing your home, good locks do more than just keep intruders out. They keep your insurance valid too. It’s an easy thing to overlook, but so many people don’t realise that just having the wrong type of lock on your doors or windows can invalidate your home insurance policy. So if … Read more
As locksmiths we hear all sorts of things in our work. Including a lot of assumptions about what a locksmith actually does – a lot of which aren’t quite right! Whether it’s from films, old wives’ tales or just a lack of firsthand experience, locksmithing has picked up quite a few myths along the way. … Read more
Keeping young kids safe at home goes beyond baby gates and outlet covers. Doors and locks are often overlooked, but they can pose serious risks. Children are curious, quick, and smarter than we give them credit for. One minute they’re playing quietly; the next, they’ve opened the front door or locked themselves in the bathroom. … Read more
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