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. […]

Home security whilst you’re on holiday

When you go on holiday, the last thing you want to worry about is how safe your home is. You want to be able to enjoy the sun, explore the surroundings, and make the most of time with family and friends. But with a recent article in the Guardian suggesting that crimes such as burglary […]

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 […]

How to manage your front door keys to prevent crime

How many front door keys should you own and who should you give them to? Not enough and you risk being locked out, too many and you may weaken your security. Read on for more information on which household members should own keys and who you should give one to in case of an emergency. […]

5 ways to remove a broken key from a lock

If you’re finding yourself reading this article, then it’s highly likely that you’ve made a simple mistake that a lot of people make and broken your key in a lock. Firstly of all, don’t panic, these incidents happen all the time and in many cases, it’s not your fault. Day-to-day wear and tear will eventually […]

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 […]