Locksmith advice from people who've actually fitted the lock.
No filler, no scare-pieces, no listicles. Practical posts written by working locksmiths in Lewes, mostly answering questions we get asked at the doorstep.
Home Insurance Lock Requirements | Check Before You Claim
The policy small print that voids break-in claims: final exit doors, window lock clauses, and why like-for-like replacements can leave you non-compliant.
Read articleWhen You Don't Need a Locksmith | Honest Advice From One
Half the people who ring me don't actually need me. Here's when a stiff door, a sticky lock or a dragging hinge is a five-minute fix you can do yourself.
Read articleuPVC Door Repair vs Replace Cost | The Ten-Year Maths
Full door replacement vs servicing the gearbox and cylinder twice a decade. Real costs, a clear table, and how to spend the money sensibly on a uPVC door.
Read articleAre Cheap Padlocks Any Good | Fine on a Gate, Not on a Shed
CEN grades, shackle types and Sold Secure ratings explained. A Lewes locksmith on where a cheap padlock is fine and where it's a false economy.
Read articleCheap vs Expensive Lock Upgrades | What Stops a Break-In
A locksmith's honest take on why hinge bolts and a 3-star cylinder outperform a £900 smart lock for stopping a break-in on a Lewes home.
Read articleAnti-Snap vs Anti-Bump vs Anti-Pick | What Actually Happens
UK burglary stats show snap, bump and pick attacks are not equally common. Here's how to prioritise your lock spend based on what actually happens.
Read articleBurglar Alarm vs Locks Priority | Spend in the Right Order
Alarms tell you a burglar is already inside. Locks stop them getting in. A Lewes locksmith makes the case for spending in the right order.
Read articleHigh Security Locks Worth It | Why Most Buy the Wrong Thing
Most homeowners buy anti-pick and anti-bump locks while leaving a snappable cylinder in the door. A Lewes locksmith explains what matters first.
Read articleEast Sussex Commercial Burglary | What Bexhill Means for You
Sussex Police appealed for witnesses after a Bexhill commercial burglary spree on 6-7 June 2025. What East Sussex business owners should do this week.
Read articleSmart Locks a Locksmith Would Fit | The Ones Worth Buying
A Lewes locksmith names the retrofit smart locks worth fitting and the ones to skip, with honest failure modes and the insurance catch to check.
Read articleKey Safe Security for Carers | Why Cheap Models Aren't Safe
That £15 key safe on a carer's client door looks reassuring. It isn't. Here's what actually keeps a vulnerable person safe without blocking carer access.
Read articleCourier Fraud Door Security Lewes | Keep Scammers Out
Lewes Police warned about courier fraud on 19 June 2026. A door chain and spy hole cost less than £30 and stop most attempts cold. Here's what to do.
Read articleTalk to a Lewes locksmith now. Honest pricing on the call.
Tell us what's happened, and we'll give you our labour rates, an estimate on the parts and the VAT, plus a realistic ETA, before we hang up.