Plain-English guides on lock security, insurance standards and door faults, from our engineer in Chelmsford.
What lock snapping is, how anti-snap cylinders resist it, and how to read the TS007 and Sold Secure markings on your own door.
What BS3621 actually means, the related BS8621 and BS10621 standards, and how to check whether your locks match your policy wording.
Stiff handles, keys that only half turn, doors that catch on the frame: what the warning signs mean and what to do about them.
The first steps when you are locked out, what to ask a locksmith before they set off, and the warning signs of a rogue trader.
Why many landlords change the locks between tenants, the options available, and practical points for HMOs, flats and key control.
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