Today, more work was carried out for a regular client in Welwyn Garden City. This is a commercial building with visitors and staff. One of our client’s most essential requirements is having control of keys. Some spaces are rented to the general public for events, so the keys must be restricted to prevent unauthorised copies from being made.

Our locksmith Jamie was tasked with fitting an additional lock to a solid oak door; we decided on a euro deadlock with security escutcheons and a restricted key and turn euro cylinder.

Another essential thing to consider when installing locks on a commercial property is escape routes and fire regulations. We always recommend installing a thumb-turn cylinder on any doors part of an escape route.

The lock in the polished brass finish looked great and matched the existing door furniture; the client was pleased we could fit them in at such short notice and get all the parts ordered and fitted in record time.

For any lock or security enquiries in the Welwyn Garden City area please give us a call for a free quote or on-site survey. Tel: 0800 052 0775 or email office@abbeylocks.co.uk.

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A customer in Aylesbury reached out for some advice after having difficulty with their existing nightlatch. They explained that the lock was old and they were unsure if it could be repaired or if they should replace it entirely. Our locksmith Jamie arranged to visit the property to take a look.

After carrying out an assessment, Jamie advised the customer that, unfortunately, the lock was beyond repair so he recommended installing a replacement. He discussed the different options available and outlined the pros and cons of each whilst also giving the customer clear prices so they were able to make an informed decision.

Ultimately, the customer opted to replace and upgrade their existing nightlatch for added peace of mind, so Jamie happily obliged and completed the job in no time. Great work Jamie!

For lock repairs and replacements in the Aylesbury, please call us on 0800 052 0775 or email office@abbeylocks.co.uk. Further information is on our website:

https://www.abbeylocks.co.uk/locksmith-aylesbury/

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If you are having difficulty with your UPVC or composite door locks, it’s easy to assume that the fault lies with the lock itself, however, this may not be the case. UPVC and composite doors are generally fitted with Multi-point locking systems which are fitted within the door surround. The locking system comprises a mechanism, cylinder lock (usually a euro cylinder) and handles.

There are several reasons why you may be experiencing issues with your UPVC or Composite door, for example, the door may be out of alignment, the mechanism may need lubrication, or perhaps the lock or handles have failed. Whatever the reason, it is always best to seek the advice of a locksmith as soon as the issue arises. It might seem overkill, but simple problems like these can result in much bigger (and more expensive) issues if left unresolved. We are often called to jobs that require full mechanism replacements, which could have been avoided, had we been called earlier. As the saying goes – prevention is better than cure!

If you are unsure what type of locking mechanism you have, head to our blog where you will find advice on how to identify the locks and some examples of our previous work, including mechanism changes.

Top Tips

• It is good practice to service your door’s locking mechanism, including lubrication regularly.
• Do not use WD40 as a lubricant. This can cause a build-up of dirt and clog the mechanism, we recommend silicon-based products.
• While it may be tempting to try and realign your door yourself, we recommend contacting a professional locksmith. If a door is not correctly aligned, it may strain the mechanism and cause it to fail.
• Check for draughts around door perimeter, this is an obvious sign that a door is misaligned.
• Do not force handle up to lock, this can cause unnecessary strain on the locking mechanism, causing failure.
• If the key is spinning round continuously or you’re having to wiggle the key to get it to turn, then it’s time to replace your cylinder.
• Call us for free advice, we only charge if we do any work, sometimes things can be resolved over the phone.

Please call us on 0800 052 0775 or email office@abbeylocks.co.uk. Further information is available on our website

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Banham Lock Replacement and Refurbished Hardware in St Albans

We were asked to attend a property in St Albans recently as our customer had some old Banham locks and wanted to replace the cylinders so they had new keys and needed both locks on front door to be operated with the same key

As they were older style Banham locks we were able to use Mul-T-Lock restricted key cylinders in place of the old ones, keeping the cost of keys and parts down compared to genuine Banham parts without compromising on security.

Our customer had recently fitted new hardware to the door in a satin chrome finish and as the banham escutcheons and lock surrounds were worn and in a brass finish we had them stripped and refinished by another company in a matching satin chrome finish.

After a fresh coat of paint, new locks and refurbished hardware the door has been transformed.

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“Mark went out of his way to find a supplier to do a part of the job that was outside of his area. He then finished the whole job and advised us all the way giving us options at all prices. He got the job done quickly and it looks great.”

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Abbey locksmiths were asked to change the locks on a residential flat in Chelsea. Both locks were cylinder type locks which meant only the cylinders of the locks needed to be changed in order for the owner to have new keys. Both cylinders were changed and additional keys were cut for the owner on one of our mobile workshops. The job was completed in 30 mins and our customer was able to fit it in on their lunch break.

For information and prices on lock changes, please call our Chelsea Locksmith on tel: 0203 397 2226 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk

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Abbey Locksmiths were called by a company in London, EC1 following a break-in. Our London locksmith attended and after a survey of their office supplied and fitted 2 high security locks to entrance and cupboard door. Both locks provided better physical security and will help prevent further attacks by intruders. The locks fitted were euro cylinder locks with lock guards and new anti-snap high security cylinders. We also installed hinge bolts to both doors as the doors opened outward and the hinges were exposed.

For a free survey or no obligation quotation please contact our London locksmith on: 0203 397 2226 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk

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Our London locksmith was called out to commercial property in London, SW1 to change lock on an office door for new tenants on behalf of the managing agents. The lock in question was a Chubb 3R35 detainer lock, these are quite expensive to replace so our locksmith replaced levers within the lock instead and cut 20 new keys on his van which he delivered to the managing agents office in another part of town.
Changing levers in locks or simply replacing cylinders is much more cost effective and is often all that is needed when you are changing a lock.

For a free no obligation quote from our London locksmith please call us on tel: 0203 397 2226 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk

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Our locksmith in Harrow recently attended a business premises, a few staff members had left and although keys for the building had been returned the management were unsure if any copies had been made. Our Locksmith Mark carried out a free security survey of the whole building including the entrance door, and recommended a restricted key cylinder for the staff entrance door, in order to keep control of keys and to stop any copies being made without the consent of management. The rest of the buildings security was fine and this ended up being a cheap and quick solution. Mark had the parts on board his van and was able to carry out the works there and then including cutting the 50 keys for staff members. The manager was issued with a key registration card, without which no keys can be duplicated.

If you would like a free survey carried out for your business or home from our Harrow Locksmith please call us on: 0203 397 22 26 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk

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Our emergency locksmith was called out to a residential property with shared occupancy. The customer wanted to improve security on the communal door at the Watford property. Our locksmith recommended and fitted a cylinder deadlock with a key and turn cylinder. This meant that all the occupants could leave the building without a key using the turn on the inside to lock and unlock the deadlock. This is a good solution for any multiple occupancy buildings as fire regulations state that all doors should open without the use of a key in the event of a fire. This is also the responsibility of any landlord or employer. Our locksmith also added a lock guard to the door for extra protection, strengthening the part of the door where lock was fitted.

For a free survey and a no obligation quote please call us on tel: 01923 537999 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk

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Our emergency locksmith was called to replace a front door and a new lock at a business premises in St Albans, after an attempted break in. Our customer wanted a stronger high security door and to improve the security of their building, we were called out on a Friday morning. The old door was replaced with a solid core door and a British Standard Nightlatch and British Standard Deadlock were installed. We also added new hinges, hinge bolts, London bar and lock guard. This greatly improved the security of the building and we were able to respond quickly and complete job on the same day so premises was secure over the weekend.

For a free no obligation quote please call our St Albans locksmith on tel: 01727 537999 or email us: service@abbeylocks.co.uk .

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