ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL ESSEX LOCKSMITHS
Locksmith Advice & Security Tips
Practical tips from James and Jack on locks, doors and home security. Explore our guides to common problems, everyday lock care and keeping your property secure.
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Are Smart Locks Really Better Than Traditional Locks? What Great Notley Homeowners Should Know
11 September 2026For generations, securing the front door was simple. Put the key in, turn it, check the handle and leave. Now your door lock can recognise a fingerprint, open from a phone, create temporary access codes…
5 top tips for securing your front door
24 April 2021
Back doors, windows and the garage might seem like obvious entry points for nefarious burglars looking to swipe…
Keeping your property secure as the days grow longer
31 March 2021
If, like so many, you have been pretty much home-bound for much of the last few months, then…
Steps you must take when car keys are stolen
19 March 2021
Today’s leading car manufacturers are continuously developing new methods to provide greater levels of vehicle security using the…
How to secure your home by securing your garden
6 March 2021
For many, our gardens our the pride and joy of our home and a great deal of time…
8 Reasons to Change Your Locks
7 February 2021
Changing all the locks on your home or business can seem a major undertaking, especially when you have…
How to select your emergency locksmith
25 January 2021
Whether it’s being locked out of your own home or urgent repairs required following a burglary, having a…
7 services that locksmiths provide
10 January 2021
When describing the services of a locksmith, you are likely to mention picking locks and stop at that….
Seven ways to keep your home safe and secure at Christmas
27 December 2020
Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unfortunately, it is also a prime time for thieves,…
Business in lockdown? 6 ways a locksmith can keep it safe
5 December 2020
It is a strange time, and many businesses have had to close their doors recently. While they are…
4 car related disasters a professional locksmith can help with
1 December 2020
Most people think about their homes when considering calling a locksmith out. From lost keys to stuck locks…
Home security for period properties
14 November 2020
Combining both class and style with history and character, period properties can prove to be a difficult challenge…
Common home security mistakes to avoid this winter
28 October 2020
As we head through autumn into winter, the nights start to get darker, the days shorter and the…
