Burglary – A Leicester Locksmiths advice

Over the last ten years working as a Leicester locksmith I have come across many break ins, both to homes and commercial properties. It is always sad to see victims of crime especially people who have had their own homes broken into. The feeling of someone going through all your private belongings in your own secure safe place is hard to get over. In a lot of the cases people then decide to “up” the security of their property.

3 Tips to strengthen access security at work

The security of your business is a paramount and ongoing concern that demands careful attention and proactive measures. Whether your operations are housed in a bustling warehouse, a sprawling factory complex, or a busy office building teeming with daily administrative activities, safeguarding your assets and ensuring the safety of your staff is of utmost importance. […]

Can’t get in? 4 common door lock problems

We’ve all been there: going to lock the front door at night, or opening the garage to get the car out in the morning, your trusty key suddenly doesn’t work and you’re left unable to operate the door as normal.   Even worse, you may come home from a long day at work only to […]

Security advice for students living away from home

For most young people, starting university and living in shared student accommodation is their first real experience of independent life. So, how can you keep your stuff safe and sound when you’re out living the student life? In this article we share 4 security advice for students.   Lock Your Doors!   Burglars are generally […]

What are your options when your tenant loses a key?

Even the best tenants can lose their key from time to time. That’s why all landlords should have a firm plan of action for when such a situation arises. If you’re renting out a property and you discover that one of the keys has been lost or misplaced, you’ll need to act fast to ensure […]

Entrusting your child with a house key

Entrusting your son or daughter with a house key for the first time is a momentous occasion. From a parent’s point of view, this is self-confirmation that your ‘baby’ is growing up fast. From your child’s perspective, they’ll feel like they’ve arrived at adulthood.   Don’t be so hasty   However, while giving your child […]

What you should learn from being locked out at night

Sometimes, getting locked out of your home is just destined to happen and there’s not much you can do about it. It only takes a moment of distraction to misplace your keys and, when you arrive at your hall door and rummage through your pockets, you are quickly struck by that sinking feeling that they […]

Moving home? You’ll probably need a locksmith

Moving home isn’t easy. First, you’ve got to find a house, make an offer and then – if you’re fortunate enough to have your bid accepted – you’ve got to apply for a mortgage. Sadly, the hard part doesn’t end there. It’s more than likely that you might need the assistance of a locksmith before […]

How to handle being locked out on a bank holiday

Whether you’ve just returned from a holiday or you lost your keys on the way home from the pub, few experiences induce panic more than being locked out on a bank holiday. Fortunately, there are ways to stay safe and make sure you get back into your home promptly.   Get in touch with someone […]

5 tips to prevent and cope with getting locked out

No matter where you live there’s always a risk of getting locked out. Maybe you left your key in another pocket, maybe you lost your key while you were out, maybe you just nipped out to grab the post and the door shut behind you. However you end up in the situation, it can be […]