A day in the life of a Doncaster locksmith
You’d be pretty surprised how many people ask me what exactly a locksmith’s day entails. Okay, you might not be totally surprised, it’s not as many as you might think…
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You’d be pretty surprised how many people ask me what exactly a locksmith’s day entails. Okay, you might not be totally surprised, it’s not as many as you might think…
It’s never a good idea to take a risk with your home’s security, which is why we recommend all our customers have their existing locks replaced with Ultion locks. They have several in-built security features that will help make your property less vulnerable to break-ins.
We’ve all had that moment when we’ve shut the door behind us and realised we’ve left the keys inside, or perhaps even lost our keys and realised we can’t get back in. These things happen, but the trick is knowing how to deal with the situation promptly and effectively.
uPVC doors are like any component of your home, they may start off looking and working great but after time they can experience problems. If this sounds like something you’ve experienced, here are just some of the reasons you might want to think about uPVC door repairs.
The average person is said to move three times before they reach the age of 45, almost making moving house a national pastime. While it’s often considered one of the most stressful events someone can go through, it doesn’t have to be, providing you take certain steps to help you alleviate the strain.
In this post I’m going to talk about *big intake of breath*… a brief history of locks. *waits for stunned silence followed by rapturous applause*. Oh… okay, maybe the applause comes later. Please read on anyway!
Over the summer I saw countless examples of people on Facebook posting pictures, statuses and updates advertising the fact that they were off in foreign climes. And why shouldn’t they? After working hard all year they were having a well-deserved break and perhaps wanted to share their two weeks in the sun with friends and family back home. But do you really know who you’re sharing this information with?
Most modern properties have uPVC doors, but despite being a popular choice among homeowners, they’re not without their problems. Whether it’s a result of general wear and tear or the use of poor quality components, it’s not uncommon to find that remedial work is needed once in a while.
Unfortunately the humble shed is often forgotten and a simple padlock is the only thing that comes between a burglar and all of the items stored inside. Sheds can often contain high value items such as tools, garden equipment, toys and bicycles. Follow our 5 top tips for securing your shed to deter burglars and keep your belongings safe.
Unfortunately lockouts are a lot more common than you might think and are rarely caused by the owner just losing their keys. Hopefully by sharing the 5 most common ways people get locked out of their property you can avoid it happening to you and your family.
Your front and back doors are 2 of the most important aspects to your property and help safeguard your family and belongings, so the need for a good quality doors that function properly is obvious. But how do you know if you need a new one or if it could just do with a bit of maintenance?
The clocks have gone back… each year when this happens there is a spike in the number of burglaries due to less daylight hours, in fact statistics show a 20% increase in home burglaries during the darker months.
Your locks can need changing for a whole host of different reasons, perhaps because you’ve moved into a new property, want to restrict access to your home, are a landlord with new tenants, or you’ve had an old lock fail. Either way, there are some important steps we would advise you to take once the work has been carried out.
Thanks to government statistics and poll results it’s easier than ever to find out which towns and cities are the safest places to live, but naturally this can also mean paying more for the privilege of living there.
Understandably customers are looking for a good quality uPVC door lock that will last a long time and is less likely to need repairing. So which manufacturers’ locks do we come across most often when we are called out to repair a uPVC door lock?
Many homeowners across the UK have been fooled into thinking that their property is more secure than it actually is due to believing a common myth about home security. In this post we reveal the top 6 home security myths and explain why they aren’t true so that you won’t get caught out.
When you think of a locksmith you probably picture someone whose job involves repairing and installing locks, and cutting duplicate keys. However, in the past locksmiths played a fundamental part in the design, development and manufacture of both locks and keys.
Your house is often the most expensive thing you’ll buy and because you fill it with your most treasured possessions it’s only natural that you want to keep it secure.
This was not a normal day here at SF Locksmith’s but it did get interesting.
Coldseal doors and windows were a popular choice many years ago. For most households they were a good value choice for new double glazing installations. But unfortunately the company went into liquidation, leaving customers with not only no warranty but no backup service.
In the Doncaster area tilt and slide doors were a popular choice some years ago. Many of these doors have never received a service throughout this time, this has meant that some are becoming troublesome!
Are you in need of the services of an emergency locksmith in the Doncaster area? SF Locksmith are here to help.
Do Doncaster locksmiths work at Christmas? I suppose that depends on each ones different circumstances. At SF Locksmiths, we are available on Xmas Eve and then have the Xmas day off.
During the recent cold spell, did you have trouble locking your uPVC patio door? Surprising to a lot of people is the fact that all uPVC doors are affected by changes in temperature. Find out how a simple service can fix the problem.
Burglaries in the South Yorkshire area are on the rise and homeowners are being encouraged to ensure their properties are fully secure to prevent any intruders gaining entry.
The stress of a home burglary can be traumatic so we’ve put together some ideas on ways to secure your home helping to minimise the threat of a potential break in.
Unfortunately an interesting statistic that had been released is that burglaries continued during lockdown. At two thirds of normal though- maybe the thieves were shielding as well.
Now that Summer has at long last arrived, it has took it’s time this year you will no doubt be throwing open all your doors and windows. This fortunately for me leads to extra work. Why?
SF Locksmiths is able to repair all types of locks fitted to uPVC, wood, composite, aluminium and commercial doors.
These include multipoint locks fitted to uPVC and composite doors; mortice sashlocks and deadlocks which are usually fitted to wooden doors; and nightlatches fitted on wooden doors as well. We also repair sliding patio doors, specialising in tilt and slide door repairs.
There are many different types of locks fitted to doors such as mortice and multipoint locks. We realise that it can be confusing to the general public over what type of lock you have and need.
First class service from Stephen , arrived on time and completed the work at the price agreed before hand.
J Clifford - Wheatley Hills
2023-11-13
SF Locksmith have all the tools and techniques along with the best quality door locks, window locks and spare parts to secure your home, property or business premises. With over 20 years experience we can guarantee that whatever your problem, we will try our very best to help.
All our locks and parts are guaranteed for 2 years. Oh, and you will receive the very best in customer service too.
SF Locksmith are based in Doncaster and have over 25 years experience working as a qualified, professional locksmith. The business has been built upon our values which are: honesty, courtesy, reliability and responsiveness. Our reputation, customer reviews and feedback speaks volumes.
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