Anti-Snap Locks
ANTI-SNAP LOCKS
HOW Anti-Snap Locks SECURE Your Home
Lock snapping is a mode of criminal attack where a burglar makes use of a basic design flaw present in all euro cylinders to snap it in half, thereby overcoming the multiple locking points of your door.
The trend seems to have originated outside the West Midlands around six years ago, but has since spread throughout the UK, and has become extremely prominent in the Solihull
and Sutton Coldfield
areas (this is based on personal experience and that of other locksmiths).
The problem has been at a level where local police in Solihull and surrounding areas are routinely calling at homes in neighbourhoods affected by crime, recommending the installation of anti-snap locks by a locksmith.
Lock snapping is very quick, easy, and quiet. Many home-owners only realise they were burgled when they get up in the morning to see all their belongings gone and their car missing. Many major housing providers and insurers will specify contractors to fit ‘anti-snap’ locks to attempt to deter this. These make use of ‘sacrificial’ segments that are designed to break off when tools are applied to attack them, leaving the eurocylinder’s critical pieces in place. However, if the thief is determined, they will continue to snap and break until they get to where they need to be. Indeed, many so-called ‘anti-snap’ eurocylinders are a mere token effort and will snap immediately in the same way as an ordinary eurocylinder lock. Independently tested anti-snap locks are essential to get reliable protection. Sold-Secure Diamond Standard locks are tested to the highest standard possible. Anti-snap locks are also sometimes know as 'snap proof' locks or 'high security door locks'.
Lock snapping is very quick, easy, and quiet. Many home-owners only realise they were burgled when they get up in the morning to see all their belongings gone and their car missing. Many major housing providers and insurers will specify contractors to fit ‘anti-snap’ locks to attempt to deter this. These make use of ‘sacrificial’ segments that are designed to break off when tools are applied to attack them, leaving the eurocylinder’s critical pieces in place. However, if the thief is determined, they will continue to snap and break until they get to where they need to be. Indeed, many so-called ‘anti-snap’ eurocylinders are a mere token effort and will snap immediately in the same way as an ordinary eurocylinder lock. Independently tested anti-snap locks are essential to get reliable protection. Sold-Secure Diamond Standard locks are tested to the highest standard possible. Anti-snap locks are also sometimes know as 'snap proof' locks or 'high security door locks'.
CraftLock Ltd is an Approved Company Member of The Master Locksmiths Association and is qualified to advise you of the most appropriate type of lock to give you anti-snap security: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/craftlock-ltd/
"Fast reply, accurate and informative quote, highly quality and professional work. Would highly recommend." Customer in Birmingham, July 2022
Make The Right Choice For Your Long-Term Security
Increased security euro cylinders have been around for a long time - many with the British Standard Kitemark. All of these will have protections against drilling and picking attacks to some extent, and have met specific manufacturing quality standards. However, British Standard security specifications have not included tests to resist lock snapping and many such items are completely unprotected against this pervasive threat. Anti-snap locks Solihull residents require, also known as 'snap proof' locks, need to meet specific and independently tested standards.
SECURE MY HOME
Security standards relevant to lock snapping include the Door Hardware Federation’s TS007 3-Star Standard and the Master Locksmiths Association Sold-Secure ‘Diamond’ Standard - which is generally regarded as the toughest of all tests. CraftLock Ltd recommends the best quality locks for optimal security, that are tested and certified by the British Standards Institute, TS007 3-Star Rated and Sold-Secure ‘Diamond’ Standard certified.
Sold-Secure Diamond Standard locks make use of ‘sacrificial’ segments to delay the attacker, a hardened molybdenum core and internal locking devices that put up an impregnable barrier between the criminal and the internal parts of your door so no break-through can take place. There are many competing brands in this market but Craftlock Ltd will provide you with locks that are unbeatable in security, safety features, and quality.
Additional keys for some of these locks are made by submitting your unique code to a key cutter or directly to the manufacturers. Some styles also come with a key-code security card. Remember not all high security locks come with key copy protections.
"Excellent service. Ewan is very professional, reliable and competent locksmith. I used his service twice and would definitely use again and recommend. He made my home secure. You get a date, time and cost before he arrives. Very reliable." Customer in Solihull, August 2022
A TRUSTWORTHY LOCKSMITH WITH A VERIFIABLE RECORD
CraftLock Ltd has provided excellent service and reliable security to residents of Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield for over five years and is a genuine local service rather than a sub-contractor or national call-centre. The company's trading history and details can be seen on Companies House
and on Checkatrade
where the public can read a detailed history of trading through the independently checked review record. Qualifications and DBS Check can also be seen on Checkatrade: https://www.checkatrade.com/trades/CraftlockLtd Of course, CraftLock Ltd is also an Approved Company of The Master Locksmiths Association. This means the locksmith Ewan Clerk has worked hard towards and passed a challenging exam in locksmith skills and the company has been physically visited and had work and business practices inspected by an extremely experienced MLA inspector.
Local Locksmith
CraftLock Ltd is based in Yardley Birmingham and can very quickly reach the surrounding area for emergency locksmith tasks. For example, Erdington and Boldmere can be reached in about 20 minutes, Monkspath and Knowle in 35 to 40 minutes.
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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