Monday, 4 July 2011

Key Cutting

Locksmiths in Norwich know the best people to duplicate a key is a Locksmith in Norwich!
The reason for this is simple unlike the key cutting booths we gauge and check our machines properly to make sure every duplicate key is as close to the original as possible.We check our machines for accuracy on a daily basis, and even do a quick check before each key we cut. We are mobile locksmiths who have all the key cutting facilities on board to cut your keys on site, saving you time, hassle and money.

We can cut all types of keys even safe keys, so if you need a key cut for your home, office, filing cabinet or even your safe why not try our service. I'm sure you'll be impressed.
Remember we come to you!

Sunday, 3 July 2011

Safe Engineer

Safe opening is an interesting area of the locksmith world, most locksmiths in Norwich tend to avoid this area as they don't have the necessary skills or experience to work on a cash safe. If you get it wrong your customer can be locked out of their safe causing great inconvenience even preventing them from trading!
We are pleased to offer an experienced safe technician in Norwich who has worked as a sub-contractor for Chubb safes (now Gunnebo), SMP safes , Dudley safes and completed training courses for Churchill safes, Securikey, Lampertz, Rosengren and Fichet Bauche. Whether you are locked out, lost your safe key, need a combination lock number changed or maybe just having difficulty closing the safe door, you can have confidence we have probably seen it and fixed it before.
Feel free to contact us if you need a safe opened in Norwich or East Anglia.

Safe Opening

Number One For Safe Opening Norwich


This weekend we have been called upon by a national company to Who needed a safe opening in Norwich, another Norwich Locksmith had attended and told the customer the safe needed to be drilled open. I was asked to give a second opinion as an experienced safe technician, When I arrived on site I quickly ascertained the safe key had been squashed slightly preventing it entering the key hole properly and the safe opening Norwich. With a careful bit of filing and drilling the pipe of the key, the safe was open within 5 minutes.With the safe opening Norwich here I come. Saving the customer around £300 and the inconvenience of missing their cash collection from Norwich.

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Safe Opening

 

Not every locksmith is capable of opening a safe in Norwich And can often do more damage than good. I find it a real challenge and the most enjoyable part of my job. So if you need an experienced locksmith in Norwich who is always available to give advice and help in anyway possible. Why not give us a call. We love opening safes in Norwich.

 


If You Need a Safe Opening Norwich , We Are Here To Help

Friday, 1 July 2011

Norfolk Trusted Trader

We are proud to announce that we are now members of the Norfolk Trusted Trader scheme. If you require the services of any professional you can search on this site and feel assured that the trades person you allow into your home or business has been vetted and has the necessary insurance to make sure you are covered and protected. You can search for Locksmiths in Norwich or for a range of other trades or services. Our customers can also write reviews about the service they receive for other people to read.

Thursday, 30 June 2011

Burglaries On The Increase

The latest National Crime Statistics released reveal an increase in domestic burglaries. 

Crime in England and Wales, in the quarterly update to December 2010 issued in spring this year, noted a 14% increase in domestic burglary. Insurance companies have found that only a small percentage of consumers take on board security measures such as installing or upgrading window and door locks.  Others are not even careful about locking up when they leave their home!  We would encourage both domestic and commercial property owners to review their security on a regular basis.  The commercial market needs to think about the security implications of locks where keys are available to staff and the risk they bring if keys are lost or stolen.  Likewise home owners should do it as a matter of course rather than just when they move house.  Burglars are becoming wise to the weaknesses of older type locks and how they can exploit this to gain fast and quiet entry into your property.

Most people change their phones every year or two and their car will often be replaced over a period of 2-5 years but do we ever think of changing our locks?  Now think of the valuables that you are protecting, not only in terms of contents, but family members.

Why not try contacting your local locksmith in Norwich for a free security survey to make sure you are not vulnerable to your local Norwich burglar.

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Snap, Crackle & Bump

Did you know that PVC-u door locks have a weakness? The weakness lies with the type of cylinder installed, This is called a European profile cylinder and has a design fault. If too long a cylinder has been fitted the lock can be snapped and the door lock cracked in less than a minute. Another technique being used currently is Lock Bumping, this is the use of a Pre Cut Key being Bumped into the cylinder with a slight turning pressure being applied and effectively jumping the cylinder open.

If you are interested in how you can Protect your locks against these types of attack for a relatively small amount Contact Us.

Monday, 27 June 2011

PVC-u Doors

Many UPVC entrance doors have a multi point locking mechanism but how do you know if yours is secure. There are two main types of Multi Point Locks (MPL) that offer a minimal level of security. Firstly you have the MPL with 4 rollers and a latch, I refer to these as a balcony door lock, the other has 4 rollers a latch and a deadbolt. These type of locks were fitted before there were any regulations to comply with. If you have the first type I would recommend you upgrade as soon as possible, the second type is more secure but you only have one anti-separation point. I would always recommend upgrading this type of lock to include hook bolts, roller bolts, latch and deadbolt.
You could use a glazing company to upgrade your locks but you will find them very expensive and they will probably try to sell you a new door as this is easier for them. Why not try a local locksmith who specialises in PVC-u door locks. They should be able to give you a free security survey and advice to help you decide whether your door is as secure as you would like.