Locksmith advice centre
Plain-English guides on lockouts, home security and avoiding rogue traders — written to save you money, not to sell you things.
Locked Out? What To Do (and What Not To Do)
Locked out of your house? Stay calm — here is the step-by-step guide to getting back in safely without making it worse or getting ripped off.
Read the guide →Lock Snapping: Why Your uPVC Door May Be Vulnerable
Most uPVC and composite doors use euro cylinders that can be snapped in under a minute. Here is how to check yours and what to upgrade to.
Read the guide →Moving Home? Change the Locks First
You have no idea how many keys to your new home are in circulation. Changing the locks should be top of the moving-in list — here is what it involves.
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