Additional Security
ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Security Improvements And Ease Of Living
There are many additional security or ‘secondary security’ items that can significantly improve your protection, mitigate weaknesses, and make life easier around the home.
Below are some examples:
- Key safes: a reliable and secure key safe is essential for many people who require carers to visit or share their accommodation in certain ways – AirBnB, for example. The kind of keysafe Birmingham residents would be recommended are Sold-Secure rated - independently tested for their resilience. As an Approved Company Member of the Master Locksmiths Association we are experienced in how to access and open up keysafes where the code has been lost, so we can also advise which are the toughest keysafes to use when you want to protect your loved ones. See our MLA webpage for details of our membership: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/craftlock-ltd/
- Sash stoppers: these can be a great benefit for improving the security of windows that have slightly older/weaker locking mechanisms or on doors you use infrequently but you wish were more secure. See below for more!
- Window restrictors: these are essential in protecting curious, young children who may attempt to climb through open window sills. Available to British Standard.
- Door chains: door chains provide that extra bit of security so you have peace of mind in your home – especially if you get an unexpected knock at the door.
- Padlocks and ironmongery: appropriate ironmongery products that can be locked with a padlock are essential for securing sheds, gates, and other items. These areas are often the first places thieves will strike and are therefore well worth securing.
- Patlock – this is an off-the-shelf item commonly fitted by the user, however, it is ESSENTIAL to carry out professional fitting of all packaged components to the internal door handle mechanism in order to be work against lock snapping.
"Ewan replaced four external locks on our property shortly after we moved in. He was able to book us in within one day of our call to him. He was very tidy, polite, and took the time to explain to us how the new locks worked in addition to some slight amendments that he made to our front door. We will certainly use him again in the future if required." Customer in Solihull, February 2020
BIRMINGHAM Landlords Property Services
Use A Professional Local Birmingham Locksmith To Keep Your Property Safe
- Rapid lock changes for tenant changeover.
- Locks opened and replaced when lost keys are holding up your producitivity.
- Locks fitted to appropriate quality standards for large buildings.
- Locks fitted to appropriate safety standards for one-entrance properties.
- Post-box locks opened/replaced.
- British Standard door handles configured for apartment main entrance.
- Extreme key-copy protection options for secure key management.
CraftLock assists landlords and commercial clients in Birmingham City centre, Edgbaston, and other rented property throughout the city. Please call to discuss locksmith solutions catered specifically to your needs.
SASH STOPPERS WINDOW REINFORCEMENT
Locksmiths Can Install Additional Locks To Your UPVC Windows
Many UPVC windows have out-dated locking systems that can be easily forced open. Professionally installed sash stopper locks will make a big difference to those windows in your home which may be vulnerable. Locks for wooden windows are installed too!
GARAGE SECURITY
Specialist Locksmith Products To Protect Your Garage
Located as an extension to your property or sometimes even around the corner and up the street from where you actually live, your garage can be a very isolated and vulnerable area.
CraftLock locksmiths can install powerful additional security measures to protect your stored property whether it be your car or boxes of precious photo albums that you can't keep in the house any longer. Call us to find out more.
"Very pleased with the work carried out, a real professional and very helpful. Did a great job. Would recommend" Customer in Sheldon, Birmingham, March 2022
BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE LOCAL LOCKSMITH
Specialist Locksmith Products To Protect Your Apartment
Based close to the City Centre of Birmingham in Yardley, Birmingham locksmiths CraftLock Ltd are able to off er a responsive service to help with problems and provide upgrades appropriate to the security of City Centre flats. We support individual owners, tenants, landlords and estate agents.
NEW LOCK FPOR MY DOOR
common questions about locksmith services
Do you have a call-out charge?
CraftLock Ltd locksmiths does not operate a call-out charge for private customers, meaning there is no hidden extra charge just for turning up. In most cases we offer free quotation visits too. We usually have a minimum labour charge of £70 for when we have visited and carried out any form of work. Some commercial invoices are broken down into a call-out charge based upon location plus an hourly labour rate but this amounts
to roughly the same as it would otherwise be for private customers. We will however charge commercial customers a call-out where an appointment has failed but it is not the fault of the locksmith (e.g. an agent of the commercial client has failed to turn up). Some locksmith companies will quote prices over the telephone but may not tell you of very significant call-out charges or add on VAT when you did not expect it. CraftLock Ltd does not charge VAT. We are always open and honest about the prices you should expect to pay.
What is your response time?
As a small independent company, we cannot be in two places at once. We can usually fit in your emergency at some point in our day so please do get in touch, leave a detailed message and we will always get back to you. CraftLock Ltd is based in Yardley, Birmingham and can offer a swift response time to the surrounding area. We can usually be in Olton or Solihull within 30-40 minutes of your call if we are not already at work elsewhere. Please remember that some unscrupulous locksmith companies will promise to be with you very quickly in order to get your business, even when they are in reality too busy to see you. You are likely to wait just as long if not longer for national call-centres as they still rely on only one or two local sub-contracted maintenance workers. If you make an arrangement with CraftLock Ltd you can rely on us to look after you and not mess you around.
Are your parts guaranteed?
We work extremely hard to test out and source the best lock products. It can sometimes be extremely difficult to find quality and durable locks to fit every situation, but we know how important your security is and we do everything we can to give you safe security items that you can rely on. All products come with a 2 year guarantee, some with longer than that. We intend to look after you.
How much does a locksmith in Solihull cost?
CraftLock Ltd's basic locksmith services start at £70 with no VAT chargeable and no call-out chargeable - prices offered are all-in with no hidden extras (remember to ask when comparing quotes if there is an additional call-out charge or VAT to be added). A written quote will be provided to you before beginning any work. Average jobs including parts are around £120, up to around £250 for some of the most complex uPVC door repairs. Rogue locksmiths will offer very cheap prices online and over the telephone but you may end up paying ten times as much, see the guidance from the MLA: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/red-flags-hiring-a-locksmith/
CraftLock Ltd's basic locksmith services start at £70 with no VAT chargeable and no call-out chargeable - prices offered are all-in with no hidden extras (remember to ask when comparing quotes if there is an additional call-out charge or VAT to be added). A written quote will be provided to you before beginning any work. Average jobs including parts are around £120, up to around £250 for some of the most complex uPVC door repairs. Rogue locksmiths will offer very cheap prices online and over the telephone but you may end up paying ten times as much, see the guidance from the MLA: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/red-flags-hiring-a-locksmith/
How much do anti-snap locks cost?
Sold-Secure Diamond Standard anti-snap locks cost £59 each from CraftLock Ltd (about the same or less than trade discount stores, which order to store from central warehouses) plus the cost of visiting you and fitting them which may be between £70 and £130 depending on the size of your house. The labour charge is a single charge to visit and carry out work at your house, not an extra charge on top of every lock. Anti-snap locks are also sometimes known as 'snap-proof' or 'snap-safe' locks.
Sold-Secure Diamond Standard anti-snap locks cost £59 each from CraftLock Ltd (about the same or less than trade discount stores, which order to store from central warehouses) plus the cost of visiting you and fitting them which may be between £70 and £130 depending on the size of your house. The labour charge is a single charge to visit and carry out work at your house, not an extra charge on top of every lock. Anti-snap locks are also sometimes known as 'snap-proof' or 'snap-safe' locks.
How do I look after my locks?
To maintain most locks CraftLock Ltd locksmith in Solihull and Birmingham recommends that you use WD40 Specialist Silicone Spray oil. For maintaining some high security anti-snap locks Birmingham residents should use microfine graphite powder. Not sure what to do? Just ask and we can have a chat about what you need help with and whatever you have in mind for improving security. See our dedicated page for maximum detail on lock maintenance: Lock Maintenance Page
To maintain most locks CraftLock Ltd locksmith in Solihull and Birmingham recommends that you use WD40 Specialist Silicone Spray oil. For maintaining some high security anti-snap locks Birmingham residents should use microfine graphite powder. Not sure what to do? Just ask and we can have a chat about what you need help with and whatever you have in mind for improving security. See our dedicated page for maximum detail on lock maintenance: Lock Maintenance Page
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