If you need a new lock for your door you may consider doing it yourself. Find out why this may be a false economy and calling a local locksmith instead may save you money and time.
About Hero Locksmith
Hero Locksmith is a friendly independent mobile Edinburgh locksmith. We offer a wide range of locksmith services for customers including emergency locksmith services, lock repairs and uPVC door repairs. We also work in Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Loanhead, Penicuik and Musselburgh. Unlike many other locksmith companies, we don't charge a call-out fee, or VAT and quote for the whole job, not per hour.
Is it easy to change
a door lock?
There are many reasons why you may want to change a
door lock e.g. the lock is faulty, you have moved house
or you have lost your keys.
But do you need to call a locksmith or can you do it
yourself?
DIY
DIYToolbox
There are
many diffe
rent lock
standards
in the UK
(TS007 1 s
tar, 2
stars, 3 sta
rs, BS 362
1, BS 8621
,
BS10621,
PAS3621,
PAS8621,
and
SS312 Dia
mond)
Well, first you need to understand the
different lock standards
All
abo
ut l
ock
s
One size does not fit all!
For example, the size of the cylinder lock you need is determined by the
thickness of the door and handle combined. If you buy and fit one that
is too big there is a very real risk of ‘lock snapping’. This is a technique
burglars commonly use to break a lock and get quick and easy entry
into your property.
And locks come in many shapes & sizes
You also need
to have the
right skills
Some decent carpentry skills and tools are required to fit a new lock.
Without these, a job that you may have estimated taking a couple of
hours may actually end up taking all weekend.
Toolbox
1.
A good locksmith will always
provide a guarantee with their
work
2.
This should cover all new
parts and work they have
done. It will usually last for
12 months.
3.
if there are any problems a
couple of months later you
can call them up and they
will be obliged to fix the
problem
100%
guarantee
There are NO Guarantees
with your own work!
In contrast...
Better to call in the experts!
https://herolocksmith.co.uk
Hero Locksmith
a door lock?
There are many reasons why you may want to change a
door lock e.g. the lock is faulty, you have moved house
or you have lost your keys.
But do you need to call a locksmith or can you do it
yourself?
DIY
DIYToolbox
There are
many diffe
rent lock
standards
in the UK
(TS007 1 s
tar, 2
stars, 3 sta
rs, BS 362
1, BS 8621
,
BS10621,
PAS3621,
PAS8621,
and
SS312 Dia
mond)
Well, first you need to understand the
different lock standards
All
abo
ut l
ock
s
One size does not fit all!
For example, the size of the cylinder lock you need is determined by the
thickness of the door and handle combined. If you buy and fit one that
is too big there is a very real risk of ‘lock snapping’. This is a technique
burglars commonly use to break a lock and get quick and easy entry
into your property.
And locks come in many shapes & sizes
You also need
to have the
right skills
Some decent carpentry skills and tools are required to fit a new lock.
Without these, a job that you may have estimated taking a couple of
hours may actually end up taking all weekend.
Toolbox
1.
A good locksmith will always
provide a guarantee with their
work
2.
This should cover all new
parts and work they have
done. It will usually last for
12 months.
3.
if there are any problems a
couple of months later you
can call them up and they
will be obliged to fix the
problem
100%
guarantee
There are NO Guarantees
with your own work!
In contrast...
Better to call in the experts!
https://herolocksmith.co.uk
Hero Locksmith