The security of a lock for your home or business can’t be determined visually. Multiple physical assessments are carried out on the lock to check how secure it is. This is done through rigorous testing of wear and tear over time. Checks are also done on the locks that replicate the most common ways someone may break into your home. The standards …
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Do You Have Insurance Approved Locks?
When buying new locks or using a locksmith to install your new locks it is essential that you look out for two very important terms. These terms are ‘Insurance Approved’ and ‘Insurance Rated’. However, it is important to note that these terms are often used as a marketing tool for businesses that sell security products. Regardless of what the locks or locksmith might tell you, it is your home insurance policy that will clearly explain the locks you need to ensure that your locks are insurance …
Emergencies You Need A Wellingborough Locksmith For
There are three emergencies when you need a Wellingborough locksmith and these are when you have locked yourself out of your home, when you’ve had a break-in to your home or when you can’t find the keys to get into your home and think they may have been stolen. If you find yourself in any of these situations then you need to contact a Wellingborough locksmith, like us, straight away. Locked Out Your Home If you have managed to lock yourself out of your property in error, or find …
Checklist For Being Locked Out In Wellingborough
It happens to most people once in their lives; they will find themselves locked out. Maybe you shut the door behind you and leave the keys inside, leave your keys on your desk at work, your partner goes out and locks the door behind them or you lose your keys. No matter the reason for being locked out – it is an incredibly frustrating time! If you get locked out you can always call us, your local Wellingborough locksmith and we will be happy to rescue you and let you in your home. …
Has Your Lock Been Tampered With?
When you get home to find that your home has been broken into, it is a horrible feeling. The fact that someone has been into your home or business and touched your personal belongings is a feeling that many struggle to get over. This is why it is a good idea to be aware of possible signs of intrusion. We have been locksmiths in the Northampton area for many years and we know the tell-tale signs that your lock has been tampered with, and this can often mean that the burglars will come back …