If you have wooden doors it almost certain that you insurance company will require you to have 5 lever British standard dead locks this symbol is clearly visible on the lock if you already have them

I think the best advice you can get on locks is from a locksmith. As a good locksmith

Works with locks all day long they know what locks are best and what are not.

Not just that we get called to burglaries every day we see how the burglars operate.

What there methods of entry they  are using and what locks they have bypassed –

and what they have had a go at and failed.

We will advise you or what is best to go where.

If you are uncertain if your locks are up to the required insurance standards we can offer you a fully comprehensive security check of your property

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If you don’t have the right locks fitted

And you fall subject to crime .

Your insurance company may not pay you out

It happened to Cilla Black

Click here to read the story

Believe it or not a standard Upvc door lock can be opened  in under 5 seconds – regardless if you have multiple locking point running all up your door.

The weakness is in the cylinder

It would be irresponsible of us to explain why on the internet.

But there are many videos on you tube under lock bumping and lock snapping that will give you an idea or the cylinders weaknesses

Although I think these videos are irresponsible by the people that have placed them

In fact I think it’s a disgrace

You haven’t reached our web site by searching how to break in to houses but how to secure your premises.

Or looking for a local locksmith.

The sad fact is – houses within Warwickshire and the midlands that we attend are subject to the methods you will see on you tube.

Upgrade to anti snap and anti bump cylinders

They are most definitely worth paying the extra for

Really they are imperative to have.

But it’s your call

We will only advise you what to have

There is no pressure from us

Should you choose not to?