Locksmith Blog

"Lock Snapping"  Let's take a look at your average burglar - He's moved with the times, knows how to deal with CCTV, alarms etc knows the risks but also enjoys his rewards.  He's been caught before but this helped him learn a few tips and tricks to make his life easier. Maybe he pretended to be delivering a parcel recently or has just watched your home from nearby?  Chances are he knows whether you're in or out and he also managed to get a quick look at your door lock so now knows what he's dealing with He's seen a nice car on the drive and wants to get the keys or has decided he wants to go through your home looking for items of value he can easily re-sell? You, the homeowner have already adopted the idea of a security onion (see our other blogs ).  Your door is double locked (handle was lifted and key turned before leaving).  You've also recently spent a fortune and had composite or uPVC doors and windows fitted and they all have multipo

Last year in England and Wales, there was an 11% increase in the number of robberies, but a 3% decrease in the number of burglaries. Despite the decrease, you still can't be too careful. Our technology continues to develop, and with it comes more sophisticated locks. Unfortunately, more sophisticated locks create smarter burglars and hackers. This raises the question of how we can stay safe in this world. Are certain locks less likely to be broken? What are the best locks on the market? We'll give some examples in the paragraphs below. 1. Schlage Connect The Schlage Connect may be pricey, but it comes with a lot of features. For instance, the touch screen is designed so it doesn't wear with use. The Connect is also connected to wireless internet, so it can link with remote devices in your home. This allows you to lock and unlock the door remotely. You can also create several different codes that are capable of unlocking the door, should you need them. In certain set