There’s Nothing Smart About a Smart Lock Without a Key Override Smart locks are marketed as modern, convenient and clever. App control, keyless entry, easy access, smart home integration – it all sounds great. Until it goes wrong. Recent Case Study: A Faulty Smart Lock A customer recently called to their property with a Yale Conexis 2 smart lock fitted to a composite front door. The lock had become faulty while the door was fully deadlocked, Read More…

Moving into a new home should feel exciting – not uncertain. One of the first things many new homeowners forget to do is change the locks. But when you move house, you can never be completely sure how many old keys are still in circulation. Previous owners, tenants, neighbours, family members, cleaners, dog walkers or tradespeople may all have had copies at some point. At , we help homeowners across secure their new homes with Read More…

A recent customer contacted after a routine fire safety assessment flagged a critical issue: a wooden fire door had failed because the existing lock hardware was not compliant for the door’s fire rating. The Problem: The assessor’s report highlighted that the door required an FD30-compliant locking solution, specifically: FD30 Euro-profile thumbturn mortice locks (to enable secure locking and safe internal escape) Intumescent lock protection fitted behind the lock and hardware to help maintain the door’s Read More…

When it comes to keeping your home secure, a broken lock fitting can quickly become a headache. If a door or window lock malfunctions, you lose your keys or find yourself locked out, you may be unsure what to do next. Should you take the plunge and dive deep into some do-it-yourself DIY or contact a professional locksmith to lead the way? You may also wonder how the broken window lock or misaligned door may Read More…