Locksmith Guides and Home Security Advice
Straight answers to the questions we get asked every day. If you need help right now, call 07486 889391, 24 hours a day.
Locked out of your house: what to do
Step by step, from checking every way in to choosing a locksmith you can trust.
Read the guide →uPVC door handle won’t lift to lock
Why the handle sticks, what you can safely try, and when it needs a repair.
Read the guide →Why is my door handle floppy?
A drooping or spinning handle usually means a failed gearbox. Here is how to tell.
Read the guide →Key stuck or snapped in the lock
What to do — and what not to do — when a key jams or breaks in the cylinder.
Read the guide →How to adjust uPVC door hinges
When a dropped door is a five-minute fix, and when to leave it to us.
Read the guide →Anti-snap locks and lock snapping explained
How lock snapping works, and what TS007 3-star actually means.
Read the guide →Insurance-approved locks: BS3621, TS007 and SS312
What your home insurer is likely asking for, door by door.
Read the guide →Can a tenant change the locks?
What tenants and landlords should know before a lock is changed.
Read the guide →How to spot a rogue locksmith
The warning signs, the questions to ask, and what a fair quote looks like.
Read the guide →Need a Locksmith Instead?
- Emergency lockouts — from £49, no call-out fee
- uPVC door and window repairs — from £49
- Lock replacements and anti-snap upgrades — from £69 plus parts
- Full price list
Need a Locksmith Right Now?
📞 07486 889391 — 24/7, no call-out fee, typically with you in around 30 minutes. Or WhatsApp a photo of your door for a fixed quote before anyone travels.