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UPVC Door Hinges Replaced in Great Baddow
Today I was called to a property in Great Baddow that had a problem with a door that wasn't opening or closing properly. Both of its hinges were failing, causing the door to drop and tilt to one side, making it very difficult to shut and lock the door. As the hinges...
UPVC Door Mechanism Replaced in Chelmsford
I was called to a home in Chelmsford that had a stuck-shut composite door. The multipoint lock had failed in the locked position, the handle was solid, and the customer was unable to open the door. I managed to manipulate the mechanism and get the door open without...
Bifold Door Unjammed and Repaired in Boreham
Today I was called to a property in Boreham that had a stuck-shut set of Bifold doors. The multipoint lock had failed in the locked position and the customer was unable to open the doors. Unfortunately, at first, the customer had called one of the scam locksmith...
Composite door realigned in Maldon
Today I was called to a property in Maldon that had a problem closing and locking a composite door. I have to say it’s one of the worse cases of bad door alignment I have seen. Crazy to think that this was on a new property. The door had dropped, which was causing the...
Jammed shut UPVC window opened in Maldon
Today I was called to a property in Maldon that had a jammed shut UPVC window. The customer had tried to open the window and the handle was spinning, and the window was stuck shut, in the locked position.This was a very tricky one to get open as the locking mechanism...
5 top tips to keep your home safe from burglars
Your home is your sanctuary – a place where you should feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, crime rates are on the rise, so it’s important to take steps to protect your home and family. In this blog post, we will discuss some home security tips that will help keep you...
AdLocks Locksmiths Review: Why You Should Choose Us
There are countless locksmiths throughout Essex. So why should you choose us? The reason is plain and simple. Not only do we have years of experience, but we are also reliable, knowledgeable, and always arrive on time. It doesn’t matter where you are in Essex, our...
How to make your front door and home more secure
Are you looking to make your front door and home more secure? Then look no further. Carry on reading and learn the many ways that you can increase the security of your door and home. UPVC and composite doors Quality of the door Something that is often overlooked when...
Services that locksmiths provide
Everyone knows that locksmiths provide lockout services and will get you back into your home when you are locked out but what other services do, they offer? Below we will run through some of the other very important services that they provide. Gaining entry Most...
Euro cylinder security features explained
Are you looking to upgrade your euro cylinder and make your door and home more secure? Are unsure what each feature does and what ones you require? Carry on reading and below we will cover all of the main security features. Anti-snap One of the most common techniques...