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Posted in Locksmith on Jun 19
The very nature of Locksmith services dictates that they should be available 24/7. Rapid response is the name of the game, so that when you have a problem you may expect a quick solution too. One of our regular London Locksmiths advises that it’s not just lock problems that they get called out for, there’s a whole lot more to it too. He goes on to add that more people are becoming security conscious in these troubled financial times. And that’s because the crooks are more active now than ever!
Wide Spectrum of Services
In the old days, our “Smithies” trained to become experts in their specific trade, and Locksmiths were no exception. These days, they do a lot more than just keys and locks – here’s a typical range of services on offer:
- Full safe services – installation and maintenance
- Changing and repairing of locks
- Installation and repairs to grilles and burglar bars
- Installing new and repairing existing doors
- Rekeying of locks
- Responding 24/7 to emergency “locked out” requests
- Changing locks for tenant management
- Insurance-related security door installation
- Garage door and window locks
- Total access control services
You can start your search right here on Mr-Skill, and find a Locksmith to attend to your all security needs. Right now, you can save up to 30% off normal rates from our pre-screened members - you can’t go wrong!
Security Assessments
Staying ahead of crime requires regular assessments, and that applies as much to a home as anywhere else. A good Locksmith will be constantly upgrading their knowledge as criminals become even smarter in their endeavours. Insurance companies are fully aware of developments too, as they monitor crime statistics and introduce new policy rules. Our Locksmiths are state-of-the-art themselves, so that they can offer their customers the latest range of security products and services. 
Planning Ahead
Start your search here on Mr-Skill and get a Locksmith quote for any of your security needs. It could be as simple as replacing a lost key, or gaining access to your home after you locked yourself out. You are sure to be impressed with the range of services on offer from our skillfull Locksmiths!
Tags: assessment, burglar bars, changing keys, changing locks, crime, emergency, find a locksmith, grilles, installation, insurance, keys, locked out, locks, locksmith quote, london locksmith, policy, rapid response, safes, security, security products
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Posted in Locksmith on Aug 20
 If you are a regular air traveller, one of the issues that often causes problems at the airport is the security of your luggage. Whereas a selection of suitable, secure luggage locks is available from your local locksmiths in London, due to increased anti-terrorist precautions at airports, baggage screeners have the permission to open your suitcase if they wish to inspect your luggage. This sometimes requires that locks are cut from your luggage, effectively leaving your possessions unsecure for the rest of your journey.
 As this has become a very big problem in the States – due to the high volume of air travellers – the Transportation Security Administration (TSA – part of the Department of Homeland Security) has allowed the introduction of dual-lock security systems on passengers´ luggage which can be accessed by baggage screeners and then re-locked for the safety of passengers´ belongings. These locks carry the TSA symbol – reminiscent of an Olympic torch – and are recognised by baggage screeners who can open the lock with a special security key, inspect and re-lock the luggage. Thus your locked bag and belongings arrive safe and secure.
The TSA-approved locks come in a variety of shapes and designs, from left to right below-
Traditional padlock style
TSA-approved baggage strap
Union Jack combination lock
Combination lock with cable fixing
All of these items and over 100 other designs are available from your local locksmith in London. If you would like to find a locksmith in London stocking TSA-approved locks, quickly put a request in the “Post-a-Job” section above and one of local locksmiths in London will get back in touch.
Tags: combination lock, keys, locks, locksmith, Locksmith & Security Systems, luggage, padlock, protection, secuity, Transportation Security Administration, TSA-approved locks
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Posted in Locksmith on Aug 05
 Although mortice locks are designed to be long lasting, there are instances where you may wish to replace an existing lock with a new one. Usually when you move into a new home it is a good idea to replace old locks with new, and certainly when you have lost your keys! You may also wish to change your locks to compliment a new style you have created in a room – mortice locks are not all that expensive – or you may wish to raise the security level of an existing lock.
It is not advised to attempt to install a mortice lock from scratch. For maximum efficiency and protection, a mortice lock has to match up perfectly with the strike plate inserted into the doorframe pocket – a job which requires skill and accuracy. If you are considering the installation of a new mortice lock, please consult the locksmith services in London section of our Tradesmen´s Directory.
Stage One: Unlock the door, open it and place a piece of wood between the door and door frame, so that it does not accidently shut. Working from the inside of the door, unscrew the screws on the door handle. You only need to do this once unless you are changing the door handles for something more aesthetically pleasing.
Stage Two: Remove the handle from the door, and also the metal bar (spindle) which fits through the lock and both handles.
Stage Three: Unscrew and remove the lock from the door. You may have to manoeuvre a tight fitting lock with the aid of a screwdriver via the spindle hole.
Stage Four: Insert the new lock, ensuring that the latch is pointing in the right direction, and replace the screws securing the lock into the door.
Stage Five: Push the spindle back through the door and into the handle on the other side. Refit the handle and check that the lock functions properly and engages correctly with the strike plate on the doorframe.
If you experience any difficulty in replacing your mortice lock, or would like a local locksmith to perform the job for you, please use the “Post-a-Job” facility at the top of the page to alert local locksmiths to your requirements, and one of them will be in touch with you very soon.
Tags: British Standard, Dead Lock, doorframes, doors, five lever lock, insurance, keys, mortice lock, protection, secure your property, security, spindle, Strike Plate, three lever lock, windows
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Posted in Building A-Z on Aug 05
 Mortice locks are one of the best ways of securing your property from unauthorised entry. Installed within the framework of doors and windows, their use is recommended by the police and security firms and often insisted upon by insurance companies. Local tradesmen are also keen to promote security within their districts, and will only supply mortice locks which comply with the British Standard 3621 (2004) or better.
The lock is so effective because it fits snugly into a pocket within the door frame and is guarded on either side by “strike plates”, which prevent the potential of the lock being drilled out. The lock can normally be opened from either side of the door (via an element known as the “Deadlock”)and contains standard size parts in the event that the lock becomes damaged or you wish to replace the lock after a move to a new home or in the event that you have mislaid your keys.
Mortice Locks can have between 2 to 7 internal levers – the more there are, the harder they are to pick – and it is recommended that external doors have locks with at least 5 levers, whilst 3 levers is the accepted number for internal doors. However, if you are a tenant, student or somebody living in a communal dwelling, it is also suggested that you have a minimum 5 lever mortice lock at the entrance to your rooms(s) even when there is one on the main entrance.
The correct fitting of a mortice lock requires skill and accuracy to ensure maximum security, as the lock has to perfectly match up with a strike plate inserted into the doorframe pocket. Although replacing an existing mortice lock may be a job that an experience DIY-er can perform, it is recommended that you employ the services of one of the highly rated tradesmen featured in our Tradesmen’s Directory for new installations.
uPVC doors, leading into your garden or on an external conservatory, can suffer damage if you attempt to fit a mortice lock after the doors have been supplied. Sometimes, this added security measure may in fact invalidate the guarantee from the supplier. If you feel that you need the additional protection of a mortice lock on an existing uPVC door, please use the “Post-a-Job” facility at the top of the page to alert a local tradesman to your problem and they will get back in touch.
Tags: British Standard, Dead Lock, doorframes, doors, five lever lock, insurance, keys, mortice lock, protection, secure your property, security, spindle, Strike Plate, three lever lock, windows
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Posted in Locksmith on Aug 05
 Have you ever arrived at your front door or office and spent ages fumbling through your bunch of keys to find the right one to let you in? Well, you need never have to worry about that again with a new vogue in creative keys which has recently sprung to life.
Gone are those multi-coloured plastic key covers which, although they did get a little more inventive, still required you to remember which colour related to which door. Now it is possible to have keys made for all your locks in different designs so you can go straight to the key you want.
We have posted a few designs below that may be of interest to you. It is not a service that a local locksmith can provide at your home, so will involve visiting a few locksmiths until you find one able to provide this service. Alternatively, use the “Post-a-Job” facility at the top of the page (with a link back to this article, to find a local tradesman in your area who can contact you and save the legwork.
Tags: creative keys, keys, locks, locksmith, Post a Job, tradesman
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