Gavin the Locksmith is an independent family-run Locksmith company that’s been providing locksmith services in Acklam since 2006.
We offer a 1-year guarantee on parts and labour. We repair and replace faulty upvc door mechanisms and locks.
Gavin uses non-destructive entry techniques whenever possible. All types of locks are opened, supplied and fitted. Insurance upgrades to British Standard BS3621 and TS007.
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Anti Snap Locks and Lock Snapping
Burglary is on the rise every year, Acklam had 42 burglaries in just July 2023. The preferred method of entry is lock snapping. this brute force attack destroys your upvc door handles and the euro cylinder.
Anti-Snap Locks are the high-security version of the euro cylinder, they protect against lock bumping, and lock drilling, they have anti-pick features but most importantly they guard against lock snapping.
What Locksmiths Do
Upvc and Composite Door Repair
If your door is getting harder to lock or unlock, won’t open at all or the handles are spinning we can help. We can open the door and repair or replace the problem.
Mortice Locks BS3621
External wooden doors should be fitted with British Standard 5 lever mortice locks. Most insurance company policies insist on this level of security.
Commercial Locks
We open, replace, repair and fit commercial locks, panic bars and door closers. If you have faulty roller shutter locks, bullet locks or Adams Rite problems we can help.
Locked Out
If you find yourself locked out of your house or car in Acklam Gavin the Locksmith can help. We use non-destructive entry whenever possible.
Auto Locksmiths
If you lock your keys in your car or boot i can help, we will open the door to retrieve your keys. We don’t cut car keys or Car Key programming.
Lock Upgrades
We can advise on whether you need your locks and security upgraded. Your upvc door lock may need to be TS007 rated and your wooden doors might need to be BS3621 rated. Check your policy and give us a call.
Acklam Locksmith Prices
We can give you a price for most locksmith jobs; Either on the phone or listed here.
- Open and replace a standard Euro cylinder £79
- Gain access to your home, i.e. pick or bypass the lock £59
- Open and replace and upgrade to 5-lever, British Standard Mortice lock £99
- Fix and service your Upvc Door if it’s dropped etc £59
- Replace broken Upvc Door Mechanism from £120
- Upgrade to Anti-snap Euro Cylinders from £89
- PAS24 handles supplied and fitted £89
Call Gavin your Hartlepool Locksmith to upgrade your doors with 3 Star Diamond Standard Anti Snap locks.
PAS24 High Security Door Handles
High-security door handles help prevent brute-force attacks like lock snapping.
The PAS24 handles are much tougher than the regular type. Coupled with a diamond standard euro cylinder you will have the highest standard of security. call Gavin, your Acklam Locksmith.
Anti Snap Locks and Lock Snapping
The burglar’s favourite method of gaining access to your home and belongings is Lock Snapping, which involves destroying your upvc door handles and snapping the euro cylinder in half. This can be done quietly and in under 30 seconds if your home is fitted with a standard euro cylinder and handles.
Call Gavin your Acklam Locksmith to upgrade your doors with 3 Star Diamond Standard Anti Snap locks.
Quick Locksmith Service in Acklam
Emergency Call - 24/7
We pride ourselves on our quick, professional service and our great prices. We are usually with you within the hour in Acklam and we carry a lot of stock so no need for second visits.
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What is a British Standard Mortice Lock?
BS3621 is the British standard of security that the British Standards Institute (B.S.I.) has set for mortice locks. If you have Mortice locks on your front and back doors we would advise you make sure the are up to this standard,. Most, if not all insurance companies insist on this level of security on your policy. An easy way to check is to look for the British Standard Kitemark. Call Gavin the Locksmith Acklam for a quote.
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