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...
How to choose a great locksmith
When it comes to the security of your property, possessions, and loved ones, there’s no room for uncertainty: you have to be sure that your home or business is secure, and that means more than just buying some $10 deadbolts from the DIY store. Choosing a competent,...
Western Lock Services: Top tips for Home Security
LIGHTS Like bats and rats, burglars like the cover of darkness, so having good lighting in and around your home is important. Having outdoor lighting should put off any burglars hiding in any dark spaces. You can get motion sensor lights, which get set off from any...
Locksmiths Blog – Day in the life of Matt (10 years experience)
7.20am – Emergency call received, where the keys had been lost for the drugs room in a rest home and staff needed to gain access to the room quickly. I managed to get there within 15 minutes where I picked the lock with my handy electronic pick gun gaining access...
Who is Kylie?
Well, let’s start at the beginning. Kylie was born in 1980 in Morrinsville, Waikato. She’s the oldest of 3 kids to her Mum & Dad, Pat & Carol. Her brothers are Dylan who is 2 years younger & Matt who is 6 years younger. Kylie spent her first couple of...