London Locksmiths Deal With The Cold Snap Burglars

Feb. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- London locksmiths currently have to deal with an increase in burglaries and burglar repairs. The cold weather can play havoc with the most carefully thought out security arrangements making more thefts easier. That is not all the London locksmiths are up against.

The below freezing temperatures we are experiencing causes problems for London locksmiths that most people do not normally consider. A prime example is automatic door closers become sluggish due to the change in the viscosity of the oil caused by the cold snap.

A slowly closing security door is an open invitation for both the chance thief and the professionals. Unfortunately, slow closers on doors is not a self-righting situation and needs a skilled locksmith and security firm to deal with the problem.

Once temperatures rise again above freezing the problem then is the moisture in the air. This causes wooden doors and frames  to become out of alignment. Naturally then the locks don’t work properly and in some cases not at all.

London City Locks Ltd, who have offices across the capital, advise their clients to have their doors re-aligned as soon as they experience such problems and offer a prompt service to right the problems. This way clients can save themselves the expense of a major problem if left unchecked.

The snow and rain also keep London locksmiths busy in other ways. They play havoc with inferior locks which if not made from solid brass with have parts that rust quickly. It is only now that the faults become evident. Inevitably the locks stop working and become one more weak link in the overall security plan.
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Another part of a security plan is to ensure all exterior doors are fitted with a British Standard (BS3621) lock. Failure to do this will invalidate any insurance should the local burglars decide to break in.

Window locks too need to be key-operated to satisfy insurers. So many premises do not take this precaution seriously and can suffer serious losses if they do not keep on top of the insurer’s demands.

These are just a few of the reasons why it advisable to call and have a chat with your local locksmith before rather than after you need their services.

After many years in business, London City Locks Ltd. have an enviable reputation among London locksmiths. They are available to give security advice and run a 24 hour locksmith service for emergencies.

There is more information and security advice on the London City Locks website.

http://londonlocks.com