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Thinking of Becoming a Locksmith? – Locksmith Training and Starting a Locksmith Business (Part 2)

With the recent increase in Locksmith training courses being advertised and promises of a quick entry in to the locksmith industry by locksmith trainers who haven’t been in the industry very long themselves and the talk of huge profits after becoming a locksmith in 10 days, I thought it was about time I chimed in on the subject again.

Thinking of Becoming a Locksmith

Thinking of Becoming a Locksmith? – Locksmith Training and Starting a Locksmith Business (Part 1)

With the recent increase in Locksmith training courses being advertised and promises of a quick entry in to the locksmith industry by locksmith trainers who haven’t been in the industry very long themselves and the talk of huge profits after becoming a locksmith in 10 days, I thought it was about time I chimed in on the subject again.

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Making Friends and Upgrading Locks in Enfield

Another busy day here at Abbey Locks! Our highly experienced locksmith Chevy visited a property in Enfield after a customer called saying they didn’t feel as though their nightlatch was working as it should. The customer had begun to feel especially uneasy after hearing about a recent spate of burglaries in the area

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Installation of a deadlock on an internal wooden door in Potters Bar

As more and more people have started working from home, we have seen an increase in demand for internal lock installations for home offices. Not only does this provide additional security, particularly useful for those working with sensitive data, but also allows customers to limit or restrict access to certain spaces within the household.

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Abbey Locksmiths Ltd has achieved Master Locksmith Association Approved Company Status

Abbey Locksmiths Ltd has achieved Master Locksmith Association Approved Company Status We are pleased to announce that Abbey Locksmiths Ltd is now an MLA (Master Locksmith Association) approved company.        After Gavin and Mark successfully completed their MLA exams to become master Locksmiths, we decided it was time to apply for the company membership. The MLA…

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Video Reports for Landlords, Estate Agents and Managing Agents from Abbey Locksmiths

Video Reports for Landlords, Estate Agents and Managing Agents from Abbey Locksmiths A popular request by our clients is to provide reports following surveys we have carried out as they are unable to attend site. Many of our clients lead busy lives and quite often don’t have time to meet us but would like to…

Access Control Installation to Toilet Doors at a Coffee Shop In Edgware, HA7

Access Control Installation to Toilet Doors at a Coffee Shop In Edgware, HA7 Access Control Installation to Toilet Doors at a Coffee Shop In Edgware, HA7 One of our clients who runs a well know chain of coffee shops in North London contacted us recently regarding problems they were having with their toilet access in…

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Nightlatch replacement in London, NW5

Nightlatch replacement in London, NW5 Today we were called by a customer who had locked himself out of his home in London, NW5. They first called another locksmith company to get him in but they were unable to gain access. the other locksmith decided to drill several holes in his lock, showing their inexperience then…

Welding and Gate Repair at a Car Compound in Edmonton, London, N18

Welding Gate in Edmonton, London, N18 Welding and Gate Repair Following Break-In in Edmonton, London, N18 We were called by one of our clients to a car compound in Edmonton, following a break-in overnight. The sliding bolt on the main entrance gates to compound had been cut through with a grinder leaving the premises unsecure.…

Replacement Mul-T-Lock Restricted Key Cylinders, Master Keyed For Office in London, EC4

Finsbury Sqaure, London, EC4 Replacement Mul-T-Lock Restricted Key Cylinders, Master Keyed For Office in London, EC4 Here is a job where we fitted a master key suite to an office in Finsbury Square, London, EC4. Our client had requested that the keys should be restricted in order to stop any unauthorised keys being made and…

What is Cylinder Snapping or Lock Snapping? How to Prevent a Burglary

Lock or Cylinder snapping is a method used by burglars to break into upvc doors, this article does not describe how it’s done, just a brief description including preventative measures to stop this type of attack. How Lock Snapping Works Lock snapping is a method of entry employed to enter a property where a euro…

High security locks fitted in London, EC1

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…

Fit restricted key cylinder lock to business in harrow

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…