Blog Posts - Denbigh Locksmiths

Are you Covered by your home contents insurance?

12/28/2015

you could be at risk of having your Home insurance void. Whether you have a uPVC door or Timber wooden door, you should have a BS Kite marked Locks fitted many doors are not fitted with these

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If you do not have British Standard cylinder fitted your insurance could be void. As of October 2015 new building regulations state that All new properties must have secure by design British standard kite marked cylinder locks fitted by new laws.
If you are unsure please contact a local locksmith for free independent advice on the type of locks you have fitted and should be fitted.
Please read and share to your friends and family.

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Below are some typical examples of non British Stranded Euro Cylinders if you have this type fitted, your home insurance Could be void if the unthinkable happens. Please don't get caught out, Change them NOW.

Approved Document Q (Security - Dwellings)

12/22/2015

When it comes to home security, it is of the upmost importance that your doors and windows are up to scratch.

On 1st October 2015 Approved Document Q (Security - Dwellings) came into effect. This new standard covers the protection of entry points to any new home.

Document Q is the latest addition to Building Regulations and brings security to the forefront by setting out reasonable standards for doors and windows in all new residences.

Under the new standards, all new doors and windows should be made to a design that has been shown, by test, to meet the security requirements of PAS24:2012 (or other standards that meet or exceed PAS24:2012).

The PAS24:2012 standard means all doors and windows have to meet a cylinder and hardware attack test and comply with European security measures to make homes less vulnerable.

The introduction of Approved Doc Q ensures that greater levels of security are in place to protect new homes, resisting physical attack by a casual or opportunistic burglar.

So if you are currently looking to buy a new home then make sure you ask if your doors and window meet Approved Doc Q.

If you are an existing homeowner looking to make sure the entry points to your home are protected, then even changing the basics in home security can make a big difference. For example, a new door fitted with a high security cylinder and handle combination presents a powerful proposition, and with the visual deterrent of the Yale branding it will make any opportunist burglar think twice!

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Tenants, you could be at risk

10/9/2015

Denbigh Locksmiths & Joinery Services

Friday Afternoon job booked in.

Had a call from a concerned new tenant of a property, moved in not long ago came home one evening after work and mail had been moved away from letterbox door, numerous things around the home had been moved someone had the keys to their new home.

Please, if you have moved into a new property, bought or rented, please change your locks you don't know who has had copies or passed keys around.
For your own safety please call me, or your known local locksmith if you have any concerns over your security.

Replaced all cylinders with Brisant BS anti-snap cylinders and rim cylinders.

Garage Door Repairs

10/1/2015

Garage Door Repairs
Denbigh Locksmiths also offer a repair and general maintenance service for residential garage doors, whether it being electric or manual operated, We also offer a 24 hr emergency opening of garage doors.

24 HR LOCAL EMERGENCY CALL OUT 07813850008 / 01745813273

No Call Out Fees

New Roller guides fitted and new cones and re-tension the spring, Align door as it had dropped dramatically complete overhaul all in sound working order.
If your garage door needs a good service give me a call 07813850008
Denbigh Locksmiths & Joinery Services

Letting Agents Work

9/21/2015

Work order came in this morning from Elwy lettings, one of our local letting agents, full house lock change.

www.elwylettings.co.uk
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Front door picked and replaced with Brisant AS- BS cylinder as my standard fit to all uPVC doors, as you can see no damage to the door or mechanism by using non-destructive methods.

Next on the list was patio double doors

Below are the old cylinders intact, if you have these fitted to your doors please consider replacing them with British Standard anti-snap cylinders.

Thanks to Elwy Lettings for using local tradesmen and having confidence in Denbigh Locksmiths to carry out work for them.

www.elwylettings.co.uk
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Just some random Jobs carried out by Denbigh Locksmiths & Joinery Services

9/14/2015

Replacement oval Cylinder sash lock and Furniture. This is how it's suppose to look if you are replacing Door hardware.

Timber Door Frame Repairs

9/14/2015

Repairing timber door frame in a rented property refurbishment ready to paint and hang a new hardwood rear door.

How Not To Replace A new Oval Cylinder Mortice Lock

9/14/2015

Was asked to look into sorting out this lock, This was replaced with a poorly designed lock as it was seizing up from time to time even locked an elderly tenant out. Left by so called tradesman in this state. Bloody shocking work how do people get away with such crap work.
Please DO NOT accept work like this in any way or form and don't pay anyone who leaves work like this

Making Your Home Secure

9/6/2015

Making Your Home Secure

with Denbigh Locksmiths & joinery services

Improving your home and business security reduces the chance of you becoming the victim of a burglar.

This does not have to be expensive, but you can't put a price on your belongings and personal safety or your Business

Follow our advice to decide what elements you need to improve in your home. Denbigh Locksmiths will give you suggestions on how to improve your home security
If your budget is limited, focus on doors, locks, windows, outbuildings and perhaps a small safe for your valuables making sure all Locks are up to British Standards and kitemarked for insurance purposes without this in place your home insurance could be invalid
Some work has to be assessed before work is carried out, Denbigh locksmiths & joinery services will give you an assessment of the cost of repairs or security issues that might need addressing.

Do not

Do not agree to work without a written quote detailing the work and cost
Only pay for the work once the job is completed to your satisfaction.
Under no circumstances should you pay up front for work that has not been started.
Do not hand over any payment details over the phone before work has been agreed.
Do not use a National company they are not interested in your safety only your money. If in doubt do your checks ask family and friends to help.

Are You Protected?

8/30/2015

Please take a few minutes and check your door cylinder, you could be at risk of having your Home insurance void. Whether you have a uPVC door or Timber wooden door, you should have a BS Kitemarked Locks fitted

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH EVERYONE AND PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PRECIOUS BELONGINGS.
PLEASE GO AND CHECK NOW