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Home Security During Winter

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Home Security During The Winter Months

Did you know there is a 53% increase in Burglaries during the winter?

It is approaching the end of the year, the nights are getting darker and many people are already gearing up for Christmas celebrations. Winter is setting in, and it is important for you as a homeowner to ensure that your home security is increased. A lot of home break-ins happen during the festive season when home-owners are away celebrating their holidays.

To ensure increased security, it is ideal to consult with a Locksmith In Brighton to professionally identify the right type of locks you can use for your home. In case you are wondering what you can do to increase your home security, one way is to acquire more secure and powerful locks.

Safety First

Everyone loves to feel safe at home considering you spend most of your time here, and matters regarding security are essential. Before approaching a locksmith in Brighton for advice about the best type of locks to use during the Christmas period, you should first understand the neighbourhood your home is located. Also, you need to have a budget after examining Brighton locksmith prices.

When investing in home security, you need to be careful about the type of locks you buy. This is because a number of home-owners end up purchasing low-quality locks that end up malfunctioning or worse still duplicate key patterns that fit the same locks on different houses! Of course, as you think of ways of making your home more secure, don’t forget to contact a reputable Brighton locksmith company. If you are looking for well reputable locksmiths in Brighton, it is best to read Brighton locksmith reviews and find the best provider.

Get In Touch

During the festive season, there are many incidences that are reported to us and require emergency locksmith Brighton companies to respond within the shortest time possible. Having malfunctioning locks will not only compromise the security of your house this time of the year but might also deny you access to your home. When this happens, you need to get in touch with an experienced locksmith to fix the problem.

If you are looking for locksmiths in Brighton who are highly reputable in the provision of 24 hour locksmith Brighton services, feel free to get in touch with us. Since our establishment, we have focused on serving the local market with fast, reliable and timely 24 hour emergency locksmith Brighton facilities to ensure we assist stranded clients at any time. Before choosing a locksmith service, it is wise to go through Brighton locksmith reviews to evaluate various firms.

This winter and festive season, don’t worry about your house security because we are here to help. Not only does our firm respond quickly to client’s emergencies but we also ensure the right service is provided. Our affordable locksmith Brighton service is meant to ensure you have a stress-free winter and festive season. Do not hesitate to call us in case you have a lock failure, burglary or have lost your keys.

Call Us Now On: 07817 170327

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24 Hour Locksmith Brighton

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24 Hour Locksmith Brighton

AW Master Locksmiths pride ourselves on being one of the few truly 24 hour locksmith companies in Brighton.

Many companies will advertise that they are 24 hours but call them at 1am and they do not answer the phone!
Here at Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths we have a team of engineers based in Brighton so if one locksmith is not working the nightshift – another one will be on standby!

Any ‘out of hours’ jobs will be charged at a slightly higher rate and this will be the case for all locksmith companies.

Below is our working hours and costs so you know what to expect when you are given a quote from us.

24 hour locksmith prices In Brighton:

 

PLEASE NOTE 95% Of our Emergency Jobs are completed within the hour!

Please also be aware that if you are LOCKED OUT IN BRIGHTON & HOVE between 12am and 9am – Sometimes we are required to drill your locks – this could disturb your neighbours if you are living in a block of flats – you may not be too popular the next day! If you have another place to stay until the morning then it could save you money and will not wake your neighbours. Why not call us and book the job in for the following morning?

Need to Contact a 24 Hour Locksmith in Brighton?

Call our specialist locksmith team on: 07817 170327

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Safe Locksmith Brighton

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Safe opening required in Brighton?

If you have a safe with valuables in that you need to gain excess to urgently but you have lost the keys/combination or the lock has failed – Safe Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths can help!

Most people think that once a safe has had its keys missing it is no longer any use but we have different methods of opening the safe so you can get access to your valuables and possibly reuse the safe.

Firstly we would try and pick the safes lock or if a combination safe we have methods of determining your safes combination. Maybe you know the safes combination but it is not opening? This is could be a number of things, the dials have been dislodged or the safes code was originally set wrong, in worst cases the safes lock wheels or levers have completely jammed and in these cases we would more than likely have to drill the safes lock to gain access.

Call our safe engineer in Brighton now for urgent help gaining access to your safe: 07817 170327

Safe moving/relocation in Brighton?

Here at Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths in Brighton we have a specialist team who have many years’ experience in moving large Brighton safes. Using traditional methods that are cost effective and do not require heavy machinery or stair walkers we are able to carefully move your safe to another property.

If you have flights of stairs that require the safe moved up and down, our specialist team have a means of doing this also.
Maybe you have just moved house in Brighton and you would like to take your safe with you? Most removal companies will not take your safe as it is bolted down and they do not have the means to unbolt it or even to get it onto the van.

Call AW Master Locksmiths for any safe in the Sussex area with a cash rating from S1EN14450 for up to £2,000 to safes all the way up to Grade 5 that has a cash rating of £100,000 – We can help!

Call now for a free survey on moving your safe in Brighton & Hove; 07817 170327

Installing a safe in Brighton

If you have just purchased a safe and would like it installed in your house in Brighton & Hove we can help!

Using expanding bolts we will either bolt your safe to the concrete floor or if not possible then to the wall.
In ideal circumstances we will fit your safe with expanding raw bolts to the floor and the wall.

Most importantly we can give you knowledgeable advice on where to fit your safe, keeping the code secret or keys safe and being aware of who is around you when accessing your safe.

Maybe you have not yet purchased a Brighton safe but you are looking for advice?
There are many grades of safe that you should be aware of.
Insurance companies will only pay out to the maximum of that safes cash rating. Below is a guide for you;

European Ratings

S1 EN14450 = £2k
S2 EN14450 = £4k
Grade 0 = £6k
Grade 1 = £10k
Grade 2 = £17.5k
Grade 3 = £35K
Grade 4 = £60k
Grade 5 = £100k

Contact Safe Locksmith Brighton

If you would like to speak to our specialist team just call: 07817 170327

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Local Locksmith Brighton

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Local Locksmith in Brighton & Hove

Searching for a local locksmith in Brighton can be confusing – especially if you are using a directory such as the Yellow Pages or Thompson Local. This is because often the larger adverts in the book are national call centres that are not actually local locksmiths but just companies that outsource the job to one of their subcontractors or even other local locksmith in your area. Usually these call centres will have a local telephone number and even an address which is very deceiving as you believe you are using a local locksmith company but in fact they are far from it!

By using a local locksmith like Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths you are supporting a local business which is not only good for your community – It also guarantees that you will be using a trusted company and the work will be guaranteed should anything go wrong.

What’s the difference with large national companies? 

The problem with this is you would essentially be paying for 2 companies – The call centre and the local locksmith in Brighton.

Here is a typical example of the difference in payment you would expect if you use a genuine LOCAL LOCKSMITH verses a national call centre;

Let us say that the job required is a change of a Yale cylinder lock in Brighton.

APPROXIMATE NATIONAL CALL CENTRE PRICE:         

LABOUR = £85.00 + VAT
YALE RIM CYLINDER = £35.00 + VAT
SUB TOTAL: £120.00
VAT: £24.00

TOTAL: £144.00

GENUINE LOCAL LOCKSMITH IN BRIGHTON:

LABOUR = £55.00
YALE RIM CYLINDER: £15.00

TOTAL: £70.00

So by doing a little research and using a Local Locksmith in Brighton in this example you would be saving –  £74.00 !

If you decide to use a local Locksmith Brighton you will also benefit from not paying VAT! We are a small company so we do not charge our customers VAT.

Benefits of hiring a Emergency Locksmith Brighton: Your Local Locksmiths

Here are a few benefits you will receive by using your local locksmiths – Emergency Locksmith Brighton:

12 Month Guarantee – All our work is guaranteed for 12 months, so if you have a problem with the lock we fit, we will happily return with no extra call out cost.

OAP Discount – If you are over 65 years old, we offer a 10% discount on the total bill.

Local and friendly locksmith with a smile! – We will always visit your home with a friendly attitude, a smile and respect for your clean carpets and home! Our reputation is very important to us, we pride ourselves on making a good impression and leaving our customers satisfied with the job and service we deliver.

Please Remember – Always use a local locksmith if you are going to use a locksmith in Brighton.  Even better – use AW MASTER LOCKSMITHS IN BRIGHTON!

CALL NOW ON: 07817 170327

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Brighton Security

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Securing your home in Brighton

In this post we want to give you some advice on Brighton Security.

Locks and security can be one of those ‘grudge’ payments. It’s one of those things we could all do without having to pay the expense for – calling a locksmith in Brighton to come out and change your locks. It’s similar to when your plumbing decides to pack up and you need to call out an emergency plumber, even getting an extra key cut can sometimes seem like an inconvenience.

But… here at Emergency Locksmith Brighton we see security and locks as an INVESTMENT.

Not only should you invest in quality security to protect you, your family, your home and your valuables you should also invest once in a while in servicing your locks for your home in Brighton, to avoid a costly call-out charge should your locks jam up unexpectedly and in worst cases lock you out or even lock you in your house!

THERE ARE SOME THINGS HOME INSURANCE JUST CAN’T PAY OUT FOR…

Personal possessions, sentimental items etc..

Our Emergency Locksmith Service in Brighton is usually necessary when you have either moved into a new house and require the locks to be changed, your keys have gone missing, locks have become faulty or you are simply locked out in Brighton at whatever time of day! This tends to be ‘out-of-hours’ and of course the expense goes up. Here at our Emergency Locksmiths Brighton we are able to keep our prices competitive but also healthy for the industry. As we specialise specifically in Emergency locksmith work in Brighton and Hove – we are able to provide a 24 hour locksmith service but without over the top prices. We take pride in our work and believe that honesty and integrity are the key thing to a successful locksmith company.

If you are quoted an extremely cheap price by a ‘locksmith’ in Brighton I would be aware that the workmanship may be of poor quality and at worst you are not dealing with a trusted locksmith in Brighton. – This could be leaving your family and property at risk.

We are fully CRB Checked and are members of the MLA. (Master Locksmith Association)

We are happy to work with landlords in Brighton at a discount price as we know the turnover of people coming and going can lead to many keys being cut without you being aware.

Why not stay one step ahead of crime and update your security in Brighton today?

You should also be sure to store our number in your phone and if you are unfortunate enough to be locked out in Brighton you know you are dealing with the best company when you call Emergency Locksmith Brighton.

That’s it for now but do keep checking our posts for more free advice!

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Local Locksmith

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Local Locksmith Sussex

Welcome back to Emergency Locksmith Brighton News page:

It’s been exciting times so far here at Emergency Locksmith Brighton, being part of the AW Master Locksmith Company has allowed us to branch out into different areas and cover a wider area of Sussex, we now cover as far as Worthing in West Sussex to Eastbourne in East Sussex and right up to Haywards Heath. We have also teamed up with KEYTEK who are a nationwide company attending to all security needs.

This great news because it means as your local locksmith we can cover a bigger area and get to you even quicker than ever!

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UPVC Doors

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Brighton UPVC Door Specialist

Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths have a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to detecting and rectifying a UPVC door (plastic door) problem.

From a simple change of a Euro Cylinder to re-hanging doors that have dropped or become difficult to close, Alex will quickly diagnose the problem and give you advice accordingly.

Below is some simple advice and information that you may find useful if you are experiencing problems with your UPVC door in Brighton or the surrounding areas.

Firstly if you have lost your keys to your UPVC door and you don’t have a spare, unfortunately you will not be able to remove the lock and change yourself without specialist locksmith tools. This is due to the cam in the centre of the lock preventing you from sliding the lock out. Only when the correct key is inserted may you remove the lock. If you are in this situation ie; – you are not locked out but would like to change the lock just give us a call today on; 07984 338624

Multipoint locking systems are installed in all uPVC doors and comprise of a ‘gearbox’ in the centre where the handles and keyhole are situated and along the whole edge of the door you will usually find a metal strip with 2 – 5 ‘hooks’ or ‘mushroom rollers’ sometimes it is a simple case of adjusting the keeps or strikes accordingly to line up with these moving parts. If you are experiencing trouble turning the key or the key is stiff when turning it may be that your door requires a new Euro Profile Cylinder. There are over 35 different size Euro Profile Cylinders, some equal in size and some are offset. We carry a full stock at Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Master Locksmiths so we are always able to change your lock on site if it is this problem.

WARNING – DON’T GET RIPPED OFF!

Many double glazing companies who may have initially fitted your windows and doors will often inform you that you need a brand new replacement door, this can set you back anywhere from £500 – £1500! If you are not under guarantee I would suggest contacting your local locksmith as the job may only cost a fraction of the price of a new door.

SO…. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT TO PAY?

If you simply want to change the lock on your UPVC door for example, a spare key has gone missing or you have just moved into the property, then you would only need the Euro Profile Cylinder changing – (this is the part the key goes into, usually below the handles).

Our Euro Profile Cylinders range from £15 – £70 depending on the level of security you require (+ the labour cost for us to come out and do the job).

If the problem is your Multipoint locking system (the metal strip along the edge of the door) this can be more problematic and slightly more expensive as they are often not possible to repair once they become faulty. Please Note – we do not carry a full stock of these and they are usually ordered specially from a local manufacture but can be fitted by the following day.

UPVC Locksmith Brighton Prices

For replacement faulty UPVC Multipoint locking systems you can expect to pay anywhere from £60 – £250 (+ the labour for us to come out and do the job)

In some cases you will need both parts replacing and often new handles are recommended to give your new lock a longer life.

I hope we have helped in this article! If you would like us to come out and give you a free survey on your UPVC door just give us a call today or email us with your request and we will be in touch!

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Emergency Locksmith Brighton – New Website

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Emergency Locksmith Brighton News

Hello and welcome to Emergency Locksmith Brighton – AW Locksmiths new website! I am pleased that you have visited my site and you are interested in using our locksmith service in Brighton. I look forward to providing a professional, honest service to all my customers at a competitive rate.

My goal is to build my reputation as a trusted company that my customers will be able to rely on. I will be offering a 24 hour locksmith service in Brighton so should you be unfortunate enough to find yourself locked out at any time I will be able to help! Being based in the centre of Brighton gives me the advantage of being able to respond to your call within a matter of 20 – 30 minutes. I will be working with a team so we should always be able to attend to your request no matter what time of day.

Having worked in this industry for 10 years, I have gained knowledge on how to protect you, your family and your property from thief’s or intruders. I have almost learnt how to ‘think like a thief’ when it comes to security. One thing I know is that the most effective way to deter unwanted visitors is to make it as difficult as possible for them to gain entry.

There are 2 simple reasons for this – NOISE and TIME – If burglar is trying to break in to your house but he is making a lot of noise in the process and also it is taking him a long time, he is increasing his chances of being caught by a neighbour or passer-by.

Here are a few tips on how to increase your security at home;

  • Your front and back doors should be fitted with at least a 5 lever mortice deadlock. This should also be a British standard BS: 3621. The way you can tell if yours is British Standard or not is by the Kite Mark – <3 (looks like a small love heart) that should be displayed on the faceplate of the lock. (this is located on the edge of the door above the bolt) Your insurance company will often request this or give you more credits if you have a British Standard Deadlock.
  • Your front door would also benefit from having a double locking night latch this is like your simple Yale lock but it has a function that prevents people from ‘slipping’ or ‘jimmying’ the latch with a credit card or piece of plastic. For more advice on this please give us a call.
  • Additional bolts can also be fitted to your door so when you are inside you can slide the bolts across before you go to bed, this just gives you that extra piece of mind.
  • If you have a UPVC door you should also have a British standard Euro profile cylinder fitted. These will not be 5 lever but may be 6 pin. Again, look out for the British Standard kite mark.
  • Your windows if UPVC will usually be fitted with adequate locks but if you have wooden sash windows you should invest in some ‘sash stoppers’ a simple window lock that prevents people from forcing the window open.
  • If you are serious about your security, the next step would be install CCTV cameras or intruder alarms. We can also offer you this service.
  • If you have a safe at home. Make sure it is of decent security and is bolted to the floor or wall or both.

I hope that has given you some practical advice. If you would like any more advice or you would like me to carry out a security inspection of your home, just get in touch and we can make an appointment.

Thanks for reading!

Alex