5 Best External Door Locks
Changing or upgrading your external door locks can feel overwhelming due to the wide variety of options available. To help you choose the best lock for your property and specific needs, our team at Apex Mobile Locksmiths has compiled a list of the five most commonly used external door locks in the UK. 1. Deadbolts […]
Which Type of Door Is Best For Door Security?
Most burglars break in via the front or back door of a property. That means that door security is vital, but it’s not just these things we have to worry about! Doors come in various materials and as locksmiths we know that there isn’t one clear best door – every situation needs its own tailored […]
Common Locksmith FAQ’s
Our team at Apex Mobile Locksmiths have put together some of the most frequently asked questions we get so you can have any questions you might have answered within this blog post saving you time when you actually need a locksmith. How Quick Can You Get Here? The urgency of a job will often determine […]
5 Places You Shouldn’t Hide Door Keys
Leaving spare door keys hidden around your property for a friend or family member isn’t really a good idea. In fact it can be quite dangerous. By leaving a spare key ‘hidden’ outside your property your also inviting burglars into your home with the use of your spare key! Find out the 5 worst places […]
Broken Key Extraction: What To Do When Key Snaps In The Door
Keys snapping off in the door is a surprisingly common occurrence. Here at Apex Mobile Locksmiths we are frequently called out for broken key extraction. It can be a very frustrating experience as a key breaking off in the lock can leave you either locked out or locked in your property. Why do keys break […]
Mortice Locks: What To Do When They Fail
Mortice locks are designed to fit into a pocket that has been cut out of the door, this is where the lock will be fitted. Any modern mortice lock that has the BS3621 mark will provide an excellent level of security for your home or business. Most external doors had mortice locks fitted before the […]
UK Burglary Facts You Probably Did Not Know!
It is thought that in the UK a burglary is committed every 40 seconds, and what is worrying, as burglary fears are on the rise across the UK, is that homeowners aren’t paying enough attention to the security measures they have in place in order to best protect their homes from burglars. Most burglaries happen […]
Letterbox Burglary: Prevention Tips
When it comes to home security everyone knows that having good security measures applied to your front door is vital. With this said, it is shocking how many people overlook the potential security risks posed by your letterbox and how common and successful letterbox burglary actually is. What Is Letterbox Burglary? Letterbox burglary is a […]
Locked Out? What Should You Do?
It is inevitable that at some point in our lives all of us will experience being locked out of a property. This can be an incredibly stressful and frustrating time, especially if it is after a long day at work! Fortunately help is never far away, any good local locksmith will be able to come […]
Prevent Burglaries: 3 Common Entry Points
To best upgrade your home security measures and it helps to know what measures are the most important in order to prevent burglaries. This is why our team at Apex Mobile Locksmiths have put together a guide on the three most common entry points to a property used by burglars and security measures you can […]
