Not All Locksmiths Are The same

Just a quick note. I attended a home today where the customer wanted a lock disabled. In the course of conversation I found out the customer had recently had another locksmith out to attend a case of a key that had snapped in the “Yale” type lock. In most cases we carry a tool for getting these keys out and in the worst case scenario, we may need to replace the cylinder. Not only did this so called professional replace the entire lock including the inside nightlatch, but he fitted a non-kite marked product, leaving the customer without valid home insurance. The customer also paid more than twice the amount of money they should have done for what was actually needed. So when you call a locksmith, please ask questions about industry standards and if you have a wooden door, look for the British Standards Kite Mark. At least one of your locks on any wooden door should have this mark (although five lever mortice locks without the kite mark are acceptable by some insurers). Remember, we carry out free security checks to ensure your locks are up to standard. To book an appointment, please see our contact page. Alan – AC Locksmiths Norfolk