Landlord 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 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 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 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,…
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 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,…
The Risks of Not Having a Thumbturn Cylinder on Your Door Your front door lock does more than secure your property. It also plays a major part in how quickly you can get out in an emergency. One of the most overlooked safety issues on domestic and rental properties is the…
Common Issues with Window Lock Mechanisms You go to lock up for the night, but the handle refuses to budge that last half-inch. This sudden resistance instantly turns a simple chore into frustrating, stiff window handle troubleshooting. According to window professionals, seasonal expansion effects—where temperature swings cause frames to swell—are usually…
Locksmith scams in the UK: how to spot rogue traders and protect yourself Getting locked out is stressful – and that urgency is exactly what rogue locksmiths rely on. Across the UK, consumer bodies and the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) have warned about a rise in complaints involving misleading ads, inflated…