Many UK homeowners do not realise that failing to include locks which meet British Standards can invalidate an insurance policy. Insurance companies will ask for details about types of locking systems on all external doors and all downstairs windows. Do you know what type of lock you have? Have you just assumed the previous owners … Happy New Year and lets make sure it is a happy one!
Quite often outbuildings including garages and sheds are over looked from a security point of view, also when we move into a new home we often receive spare keys for the house but frequently not the external buildings. We are frequently called to change the locks of a property by a new owner who has … Don`t forget to make sure your garage and sheds are secure
We were recently called to change a euro cylinder lock in a front door in a property in Culcheth. In 90% of uPVC doors, there is a Eurocylinderlock, these have been found to have design faults and therefore need changing. The design faults have led to a weakness within the cylinder which has led to … Are your locks as safe as you think they are?
When did you last review your locking systems? Has your front door been tricky to open for a while? Do you have to have a certain knack to using the key to gain entry? Do other members of the family find it difficult to use their keys? Don`t wait until it becomes an emergency, contact … Don’t wait until it becomes an emergency…
Recent crime analysis has revealed there is a distinct spike in shed and garage break-ins during the spring months. It is highly recommended, homeowners do not fail to address security in these areas in addition to their homes. A staggering 36,000 households in the UK in 2016 fell victim to burglary with a concerning just … Avoid spring-time theft
