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British Standard Locks

British Standard Locks What Are British Standard Locks? If a lock shows the British Standard Kite Mark, it means that it's been certified by the British Standard Institute for meeting the required security standards. Lock security is very difficult to determine visually, so, In the development stage physical assessments are carried out to evaluate the…
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Skills Needed to Become a Locksmith

The Skills Needed to Become a Locksmith To become a successful locksmith, it is recommended that you register with the British Locksmiths Institute, (BLI), which is going to require you to have 2 references and a full disclosure through the DBS. (Disclosure and Barring Service) Before either going through checks or applying for training, through…
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LANDLORDS BEWARE!

LANDLORDS BEWARE! Sometime ago on a routine repair job the tenants of the property told me a story of when they came downstairs in the morning to find a complete stranger drunk and fast asleep on the sofa in their front room. As alarmed as they were initially it turned out that the sleeping man…
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How To Find The Perfect Lock

How To Find The Perfect Lock Ever been stood, hands on hips in the security aisle bewildered by the vast array of locks to choose from. Why So many? Don't they all do the same thing.  Hopefully this guide by Locksmith Southampton will help you in finding the right one. You've decided you need new…
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