Home Security and Lock Upgrades in Somerset
Whether you are dealing with a fault, moving into a new property, or looking to improve your home's security, Shinobi Locksmiths can provide practical advice and appropriate security recommendations tailored to your needs.
uPVC Mechanism Repair
Price Guide: Labour from £75 + VAT
Mechanisms typically from £70 + VAT each
Over time, uPVC doors can develop security issues through standard wear and tear on the central gearbox mechanism, or through door misalignment caused by temperature fluctuations or general use.
In many cases, a door can be repaired without requiring an expensive replacement mechanism through hinge adjustment or, in more extreme cases, toeing and heeling the door to restore the door to its correct alignment within the frame.
I can assist you with common uPVC door issues, including:
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Replacement of broken or faulty multi-point locking mechanisms and gearboxes
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Door hinge realignment
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Toeing and heeling of dropped doors
If your uPVC door requires force to close or lock, or simply requires a “knack” to shut and lock it properly, it may require attention.
A lack of routine maintenance can accelerate gearbox wear and ultimately lead to failure, so if your door exhibits any of these symptoms please do give me a call.
High-Security Lock Upgrades
Price Guide: Labour from £75 + VAT
High-security cylinders typically from £35 to £75 + VAT each
Very few residential or commercial burglaries in the United Kingdom are committed with the use of lockpicks or other specialist equipment and techniques. Instead, as acquisitive crime is driven through opportunism, thieves and burglars favour fast and destructive techniques such as lock snapping. This method exploits weaknesses in standard Euro-cylinder door locks, particularly when they have been installed incorrectly.
Accordingly, at Shinobi Locksmiths, I can offer to replace your standard door locks with high security anti-snap cylinders, measured correctly to fit as flush as possible to the profile of the door.
These cylinders incorporate strengthened components and sacrificial sections designed to resist lock-snapping and other common forms of attack. Shinobi fits independently tested high-security cylinders meeting recognised security standards.
If you are experiencing problems with your locks or would like advice on improving your home's security, please get in touch for a quotation or to discuss the options available.
Moving Home
Price Guide: Labour from £75 + VAT
Cylinder and mortice locks typically from £20 to £75 + VAT each
If you have recently moved into a new property, you cannot be certain how many copies of the existing keys remain in circulation. Replacing the locks provides peace of mind and ensures that only authorised key holders have access to your home.
If this is a concern, please give me a call to carry out a free assessment of the number and types of locks in your home, and to provide a free no obligation quotation for replacements.