A Day in the Life of an Edinburgh Locksmith
Being a locksmith in Edinburgh is never boring. Every day brings new challenges and new locksmith problems to solve. This short video captures some of the tasks that I deal with on a typical day.
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What is Non Destructive Emergency Entry?
Many people who find themselves in the stressful position of being locked out of their home are happy for any emergency locksmith to come to their rescue. This is particularly true for people who are locked out in the middle of the night. However this can often be a costly […]
How to Find the Best Locksmith in Your Area
If you are locked out, or need your locks changed you need a way of quickly finding the best locksmith in your area. By best locksmith we don’t just mean the most skilled locksmith, we also mean someone who is trustworthy, fits genuine, good quality parts and charges honest prices. […]
What ‘Quote Finder’ Websites Don’t Want You to Know
As an Edinburgh locksmith I see many websites heavily advertised on the radio and television that claim to be about vetting tradesmen and making getting quotes easy etc. Obviously they can’t be named here, but these should be avoided. We can call them ‘Quote a Trade’. These are big […]
Why You Should Choose an Edinburgh Trusted Trader Locksmith
When you need a locksmith in an emergency it is tempting to choose the first one you come across on Google. Unfortunately this can sometimes be a costly mistake. There are many good, honest decent locksmiths in Edinburgh but unfortunately there are also some rogue traders out there too. As […]
8 Great Tips to Keep Your Home Secure at Christmas
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for burglars. As an Edinburgh locksmith I am often called during the festive period to come and change the locks or make secure, the homes of people who have been broken into. There is never a good time to be […]
Lock Snapping Video – Is Your Home at Risk?
Have you heard about Lock Snapping? It is a method of breaking into your home that is being used more and more by burglars in Edinburgh. Our short video will explain who is at risk and how it can be easily prevented with the help of a good locksmith.
What Is Lock Snapping and How to Prevent It
As a local Edinburgh locksmith I attend many properties to replace locks where ‘lock snapping’ has been used by burglars to gain unlawful entry to a property. The owners are often left devastated by the unwanted intrusion into their home as well as the loss of their valuables. Unfortunately this […]
Moving to a New House? 8 Essential Things to do to Keep Secure
Moving to a new house is very exciting but it comes with a lot of hassle and expense. The moment you are given the keys is the moment to take stock of your security. All your worldly goods are now behind your front door but are they secure? How can […]
Locksmiths – The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly
There are plenty of locksmiths to choose throughout Edinburgh. Just search on Google for “Locksmith Edinburgh” and you will see a host of sites pop up (even mine!). But how do you know who to choose? There are plenty of good and bad locksmiths around (and ugly ones too!). Here’s […]