Top 5 Reasons to Rekey Your Home Locks
At Western Lock Services, we understand the importance of keeping your home secure. Rekeying home locks is a valuable service that enhances your home's security without replacing the entire lock. The good news is that we specialise in offering residential locksmith...
Sliding Door Servicing
Are your sliding doors catching, sticking, and not sliding the way they should? This is more than likely a track and roller problem. If your track is not in line or your rollers are damaged, you may want to think about getting it serviced. If you are looking for a...
3 Door Lock Problems That Should Not Be Ignored
The locks on your doors and windows are your first line of defence when it comes to securing your home or business. Like many other fixtures around your home or business, door locks will have problems locking and unlocking the door at some point. For instance, they...
Sliding Door Faults and Repairs
With 50 + years of experience combined our team really knows what we're doing when it comes to repairing and servicing domestic sliding doors. Whether they are old or new.If your sliding door is making funny noises or you’re finding it hard to open and close, or even...
Lock Quality & Lock Grades
When it comes to lock grades, the first thing you need to know is that not all locks are the same in terms of quality. The locks that you see at your local DIY stores that you can get for cheap can’t compare to the locks that are provided by the experts...
Lock and Door Maintenance
Were you aware that the locks on your home or business must be maintained in order to be effective? Most people don’t bother with lock maintenance, instead choosing to replace their locks completely when they become defective. If you keep up with the maintenance of...
Common Terms Locksmith Use
Active Door: The leaf of a pair of doors (double doors), that opens first and has the locking or latching device. The other door is called the inactive door and opens when flush bolts or surface bolts are released. Awning Window: A window that is hinged at...
How do you know which lock type is right for you?
It’s a question most people don’t start thinking about, until they are in the lock hardware isle or standing in a locksmith shop. Lots of times, people will use a term like “regular” or “standard” to describe the function of the lockset they are trying to buy....
Mechanical Locks VS Electronic Locks
Today’s modern security is constantly changing. Suppliers are always coming up with the latest technology and introducing new ways of protecting your assets. Standard mechanical devices are rapidly being replaced by modern electrical locking devices, but a...
Re-keying Your Home: What you should know
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home, have had new tenants move in, or have been the victim of a burglary, or you are simply looking to improve your home’s security, rekeying your home can be one of the simplest things you can do for improved safety. Western...