Category: Locksmith
Understanding BS 3621: The Gold Standard for British Door Locks
Read more: Understanding BS 3621: The Gold Standard for British Door LocksUnderstanding BS 3621: The Gold Standard for British Door Locks When it comes to home security, the locks on your doors are your first line of defense. For decades, insurance companies, locksmiths, and security professionals in the UK have emphasized one specific standard: BS 3621. But what exactly is BS 3621,…
The Google Maps Locksmith Trap: How Fake Profiles Scam Panicked UK Consumers
Read more: The Google Maps Locksmith Trap: How Fake Profiles Scam Panicked UK ConsumersThe Google Maps Locksmith Trap: How Fake Profiles Scam Panicked UK Consumers Imagine this: It’s late at night, freezing cold, and you’ve just shut your front door only to realize your keys are sitting on the hallway table. You reach for your phone, type “locksmith near me” into Google Maps, and…
We’re Now Listed on Checkatrade
Read more: We’re Now Listed on CheckatradeWe’re Now Listed on Checkatrade We’re pleased to share some good news: Newham Emergency Locksmiths is now officially listed on Checkatrade. If you’ve never used Checkatrade before, it’s one of the UK’s most trusted directories for vetted tradespeople. Every business on the platform is checked and monitored, and customers can leave…
Landlord Services – Eviction
Read more: Landlord Services – EvictionLandlord Services – Eviction Today we carried out a last-minute eviction job in East Ham, which was only booked in the day before. We met the High Court Enforcement Officer at 9:30am to change the locks on a property our client had been trying to recover for over six months due…
Deadlock Installation in Canning Town
Read more: Deadlock Installation in Canning TownDeadlock Installation in Canning Town A customer called us today to come install a lock on an internal bedroom door in Canning Town. We were able to fit it the same day as we were local in East Ham and normally we can install a deadlock in under 30 mins on…
Hot day for a Lockout
Read more: Hot day for a LockoutHot day for a Lockout Luckily, we only had one lockout in Manor Park E12 yesterday. This particular callout was due to the door dropping, and because of this, the client was unable to open it. So after a quick adjustment, the client was back in, and the door was working…
Busy Saturday here at Newham Emergency Locksmiths
Read more: Busy Saturday here at Newham Emergency LocksmithsBusy Saturday here at Newham Emergency Locksmiths We started the day with a scheduled lock change at 9:30 am in Forest Gate, upgrading unbranded euro cylinders to Anti-Snap insurance-approved 1-star cylinders for a new homeowner. The second job was a lockout where I used my letterbox tool for a non-destructive entry,…
Preventing Window Break Ins in Ground Floor Apartments
Read more: Preventing Window Break Ins in Ground Floor ApartmentsWhy Ground Floor Windows Are a Target Ground floor windows remain the most frequent entry points for intruders, as they are easily accessible from street level compared to elevated floors. Burglars often exploit these locations because they prioritize the path of least resistance, particularly at the back or sides of buildings…
Should I Change My House Locks If I Lose My Keys?
Read more: Should I Change My House Locks If I Lose My Keys?Should I Change My House Locks If I Lose My Keys? Losing your house keys can be stressful, inconvenient, and potentially risky for your home security. One of the first questions many homeowners ask is whether they should change their locks straight away or wait to see if the keys turn…
Why You Need to Upgrade to Anti-Snap Euro Cylinders in Newham
Read more: Why You Need to Upgrade to Anti-Snap Euro Cylinders in NewhamWhy You Need to Upgrade to Anti-Snap Euro Cylinders in Newham Home security is something many people only think about after a break-in or an attempted burglary. The problem is that many homes in Newham and across East London still have older euro cylinder locks fitted to uPVC and composite doors,…