Locksmithing

Replacing a building's door entry system with video door entry means cabling, an outdoor panel and monitors in each flat. What to quote.

A fixed window grille has to meet bar-spacing requirements and, in some cases, emergency-exit requirements. What to check before installing it.

Steel shutters on commercial premises suffer different wear from a domestic blind. Which faults are most frequent and what they cost.

You don't always need to replace the whole door to improve security. Which additional reinforcements are a cheap and effective alternative.

The type of gate determines the motor and the civil work needed to automate it. Differences between a sliding and a swing gate motor.

Keys for high-security cylinders can't be copied at just any hardware shop. Why the process is different and what to include in the quote.

Guideline locksmithing rates in normal hours and for emergencies, and why the price of opening a door varies so much between professionals.

Many clients are unsure who to call when there's a problem with a door or window that has glass and metal fittings. How to tell.

Fabricating a metal structure and installing it on site are different phases of locksmith work. How the quote is organised between the two.