Easy Pickings Locksmiths - Farsley

Burglary Repair Locksmiths Leeds

If you have been the victim of a break in at your home or commercial property, our locksmith Leeds team are on hand to help. We understand that this is a stressful and emotional experience so we provide a quick and reliable service to repair the damage caused by the break in and leave your property safe and secure.

Often when your property has been broken into the burglars will cause damage to the locks, doors, windows or handles when gaining entry. At Easy Pickings Locksmiths, our locksmith Leeds team are available around the clock to secure your home again and repair any damage caused by the break in.

Our team of experienced locksmith Leeds will turn up at your property with the van fully equipped to deal with any damage that has been caused to your property as well as the best locks on the market to leave your property more secure than it was before the break in. We will board up any broken windows and doors, replace damaged locks with more secure snap safe locks and repair any damaged handles.

Our Locksmith Leeds team are full of security knowledge so if you are concerned about the security of your property we can offer top advice and even implement safer security systems in your property if necessary. So if you have been the victim of a break in or you just want advice on how to better secure your property give us a call today and one of our locksmith Leeds team will be there to help.

Easy Pickings Locksmiths works in partnership with Locksmiths Manchester – 0161 Co

Why Choose Easy Pickings Locksmiths Leeds?

Easy Pickings Locksmiths Leeds does not charge a call out fee for any works carried out no matter the time of day or night. We do not charge VAT on any jobs and we offer a full guarantee on all parts, locks and mechanisms for 12 months. 

Are you locked out and need to gain entry to your home or business premises in Leeds? Or maybe you just need a few security upgrades such as changing door and window locks to more secure locks. Whatever your issue Easy Pickings Locksmiths are on hand to help 24 hours a day. We can work with all lock types so no matter what lock you have we can work with it. We keep a variety of locks in our van so should you need a lock changing for any reason we can do so within the same visit so your home or business can remain safe and secure. As well as gain entry and changing or upgrading locks we also offer lock repairs, uPVC window and door repairs, burglary repairs and many more locksmith services.

Hear at Easy Pickings locksmiths we understand that you need to be able to trust your local locksmith in Leeds, that’s why our locksmiths are DBS checked, reliable and guarantee all work for 12 months. When you call us we will provide you with a free no obligation quotation and offer expert security advice to help all of our customers achieve a high level of security at their property.

All the locks that we install in Leeds and the surrounding areas meet or exceed minimum standards set by Insures. We have high security locks that will suit all door and window locks, from snap safe TS007 locks to BS3621 deadlocks and night latches.

You can be sure that when you call our team at Easy Pickings Locksmiths that your home or business is in safe hands, our high quality locks, expertise and years of experience in the locksmith security industry helps us keep homes and businesses across Leeds and the surrounding areas safe and secure. 

Non-destructive, gain entry from your Local Locksmith Leeds.

Are you locked out of your home or business? We can gain entry to your property quickly and easily usually without causing any costly damage to the door, frame or lock. It is important to be aware that some locksmiths will immediately drill a lock when arriving at your property so they can charge more to replace the lock as well as gaining entry to the property. We will if it is possible gain entry to your property without causing any damage to any of the components for example by simply picking the lock.

Fast Response To Lock Outs In Leeds

Here at Easy Pickings Locksmiths we understand just how stressful it can be when you discover you are locked out of your home or business. This is why we provide a fast and reliable 24-hour emergency locksmith service to both domestic and commercial customers in and around Leeds. Our expert locksmiths can be with customers within the hour of their call and quickly gain entry to their property without causing any damage to the existing locks or door frame. Our locksmiths can even change the locks in the same visit if necessary.

If you find yourself locked out of your home or business in Leeds, then it’s not just gaining entry to the property that is of concern. If you have lost your keys or worse, you think they have been stolen then you should also seriously consider having the locks changed. This is to ensure that your property stays secure. You can never be sure of who may have found or even stolen your keys and the last thing that anyone wants is a burglar letting themselves into your property with the keys that they lost. By changing the locks on your property when you have lost your keys you will ensure that your home stays secure and whoever has your old set of keys will not be able to use them to easily gain entry to your property and help themselves to your belongings.

Easy Pickings Locksmiths help both domestic and commercial customers in Leeds to gain entry to their properties on a daily basis. We pride ourselves on our fast response to all of our emergency locksmith call outs and helping to take some of the stress out of a lock out situation. Our locksmiths are always fully equipped to make short work of gaining entry to your property and can also provide you with expert security advice to ensure your property remains secure.

If you need a fast and reliable locksmith in Leeds to come and open your door then contact Easy Pickings Locksmiths today – 0113 805 0761

Problems with uPVC doors or windows?

Are they becoming more difficult to un-lock, or lock? Are they not shutting properly or have become stiff? Easy Pickings Locksmiths Leeds can repair a uPVC mechanism before they fail completely, saving you money. We can also replace and upgrade all uPVC locks and locking mechanisms, all the uPVC locks we provide are to British Standard BS3621.

Common Problems with uPVC Windows and Doors Include:

Jammed Lock – A uPVC window or door lock jamming is usually a result of a faulty lock mechanism. There are two mechanical components to the lock, the multi-point locking system and the euro cylinder. If your key won’t turn all the way in the lock, then this usually results in the lock getting jammed. If this happens then you should never try and force the key as you could cause further damage to the locking mechanism or the door or window itself. Instead you should call your local locksmith in Leeds Easy Pickings locksmiths and we will come and carry out the necessary repairs to get your uPVC windows or door back in working order. When your lock is jammed it can also cause your key to turn all the way around without actually locking, again this is an issue that can easily be resolved by your local locksmith in Leeds.

Misaligned Windows or Doors – There are many reasons that can cause a uPVC window or door to become misaligned, banging windows and doors shut tends to be the leading cause. This is often a simple fix for your local locksmith in Leeds. Easy Pickings Locksmiths will be able to diagnose and repair a misaligned door or window as soon as they start playing up so don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Key Broken In Lock – This is a very common problem for all key entry locks, it is usually older keys that have worn over the years. You can avoid this by calling your local locksmith Leeds as soon as the key starts to jam in the door so that the issue can be fixed before it gets to the point of forcing the key. If its too late and your key has broken of then call Easy Pickings Locksmiths for our 24 hour emergency locksmith in Leeds service – 0113 805 0761

Signs You Should Call Your Local Locksmith in Leeds To Change the Locks

When it comes to home security the first line of defence you have against potential burglars is your external doors. This is why it is so important to keep them in good working order to allow your property to remain as secure as it can be. Fortunately, Easy Pickings Locksmiths are always here to help anyone in Leeds, or the surrounding areas keep their homes secure.

Here are a few signs that you should look out for that are a good indication that your locks are in need of an upgrade!

Check you locks in Leeds every now and then to make sure there are no obvious signs of wear such as rust, if you do find rust on your lock then it would be worth contacting your local locksmith in Leeds to come and change or even upgrade them as rust indicates the lock is becoming weak, and will one day fail leaving your home vulnerable to a break in.

Stiff handles are another sign that you may need to show your door some TLC. When your handles get stiff you should never try to force them as this could create further problems, instead call out your local locksmith in Leeds who will be able to make the necessary repairs, this could involve changing the handles with brand new locks already integrated into them, or it could just be that  some adjustments are needed to the door and frame in order to get them back in working order.

Key won’t turn in Lock? Again, if this is the case you should never try and force the key as this could create more problems such as the key snapping off in the door. Your local Leeds locksmith will be able to come and assess your lock and advise on the best course of action. This could be having the lock repaired or even replaced completely.

Lost Keys? This is an unbelievably common occurrence and the majority of our jobs in Leeds are lock outs! Not only will our locksmiths at Easy Pickings Locksmiths be able to help you gain entry to your property without causing any damage to the existing lock or door frame but, if you fear your keys are gone forever or worse, been stolen then Easy Pickings locksmith will be able to change the locks in the same visit, provide you with a spare set of keys and leave you with piece of mind that your home is completely secure.

Recently moved to a new house. Now this may seem pointless to some, especially if the locks on their new property are in perfect working condition, however, It is strongly advised that whenever you move into a new home one of the first things you do is change the locks. This is because us brits often hand over a spare key to friends or relative in case of emergencies, you may have been given a key, or even a couple of keys when you moved in but you can’t be sure that they are the only keys to your property, more often than not there is at least one or more keys still in circulation that you could never know about! The last thing you want is for someone to have easy access to your home by simply letting themselves in with a key they have had for a while!

The final sign that indicates you need your local locksmith in Leeds to come and change the locks for you is damage, this could have been caused by wear and tear, attempted break in or even a successful break in. If your locks are damaged in any way, even if a key can still turn inside and lock, you should have the locks changed. A damaged lock leaves your home vulnerable to a break in, even if its damaged by someone breaking in in the first place. Any good locksmith will also advise you on upgrading your locks to more secure locks that can help better protect your home from break ins.

For more information on having your locks changed or advice and potential lock upgrades contact our friendly team at Easy Pickings Locksmiths. 0113 805 0761

 Home Security – Moving Home with Easy Pickings Locksmiths Leeds

Lock changes and home security measures are often overlooked when moving into a new home. There are a number of essential practices that you must carry out all of which Easy Pickings Locksmiths can do for you, these include:

We’ve all heard of insurance approved locks but what are they? To put it simply, if you have insurance approved locks installed on your property, then in the event of a burglary the insurance company will pay out for any damage and loss of goods. However, if your property is not secured with insurance approved locks, you may find they will not pay out on a claim for damage or loss of goods. Unfortunately there are still millions of properties within the UK that do not have insurance approved locks installed on their properties so it’s essential that if you have home insurance, but are not aware whether or not you have insurance approved locks or not that you contact us so we can come and check for you. We offer a range of different types of insurance approved locks for you to choose from ranging from different prices. Our Leeds based locksmiths are fully insured and accredited and all our locks are fully guaranteed for 12 months.

Our team at Easy Pickings Locksmiths have been receiving an increasing number of calls from customers who need to upgrade their locks in in the Leeds area in order to get home insurance. This is why we felt it necessary to share a bit of information about insurance grade locks, what they are and why insurers require you to have them in order for your policy to be valid.

Lock manufactures, along with the police, local authorities, government and architects have all come together to set a minimum standard that a lock should be to ensure your home or business is properly secure.

If you have a wooden door then you should look for the Kitemark displaying BS3621. This can be found on the front barrel or the face plate of the lock. The minimum standard for uPVC doors is TS007 which can also be found displayed on the Kitemark. If you find that your locks are below standard and do not display either of these Kitemarks then you should definitely consider contacting your local locksmith Leeds and upgrading your locks, not only is your home not as secure as it could be, you may also find that should you ever fall victim  to a break in your insurance policy may be void.

Its not only your door locks that need to be secure, window locks also meet to meet insurer requirements. If your window locks can be opened from inside your property without the use of a tool or a key, then you should consider having your window locks and handled upgraded.

The reason insurers are so strict with their minimum requirements of locks in order for you to either get cover or be paid out on any claims is because, not only do they want to know that you have taken steps to ensure that your home is secure but also to be sure that potential intruders will not only have difficulty getting into your property but also once inside they don’t have an easy escape route either.

If your insure requires you to upgrade your locks, or you would just like your locks upgrading for the extra peace of mind that your home will be more secure then contact Easy Pickings Locksmiths Leeds today on 0113 805 0761 and one of our team will help you choose the best lock for you and supply and fit it at your convenience.

Snap-Safe/Anti-snap Locks installation in Leeds

Snap-safe locks are tested and regarded as a safe lock by the Master Locksmith Association’s. Snap-safe locks are also recommended by the police who attend more and more house burglaries in Leeds where lock cylinders have been snapped by burglars to gain access to peoples homes and businesses.

What is Lock Snapping?

To better understand what a snap-safe lock is, it is first important to understand what lock snapping is and how it is a common, quick and easy method of gaining access into our homes by burglars.

Lock snapping is a technique used by burglars to break into our homes and businesses in Leeds. This technique involves snapping a lock cylinder that is commonly used in uPVC, composite and aluminium doors.

By applying force the burglar can snap the locking cylinder in two and remove the outside of the lock to expose the locking mechanism. Exposing the locking mechanism allows the door to be unlocked either manually or by using a tool. Burglars can use any tool such as a hammer or screwdriver to snap and dismantle a non-snap safe lock and can have access to our home in seconds. As it is brute forced used to break a lock and no other special skills needed, this form of lock snapping has become the preferred method of the burglars and lock snapping burglaries have increased according to recent research.

Lock snapping to access our properties is on the increase and is a growing concern according to recent research. It is regarded as a real threat to our homes and businesses in and around Leeds. However, there is a solution and that solution is to upgrade your existing lock cylinder to a snap-safe lock that can prevent this risk of lock snapping. The different types of snap-safe locks and advice about what kind of lock you would require for your security needs can be discussed with our team hear at Easy Pickings Locksmiths.

Installing Snap-safe Locks in Leeds

Snap-safe locks can now be graded and tested for their snap ability. So, if you are going to upgrade your lock to a snap-safe lock for added security then it is recommended that you have your lock cylinder upgraded to one that has the kite mark 3 star standard that is designed to prevent lock snapping, or, a snap-safe lock that has the Sold Secure (SS312) Diamond Standard Approval. If you need snap safe locks installing at your home or business in Leeds then contact our team at Easy Pickings Locksmiths and we will provide a no obligation quotation. 

Responsive Locksmiths in Leeds

Easy Pickings Locksmiths are on hand to deal with all your locksmith needs whether you are locked out and need us immediately or whether you would like to book in any of our services at a future date. For all emergency locksmith works in Leeds we aim to be with you within 30 minutes of receiving your call. We understand the importance of getting to you promptly if you are locked out of your home or business, or if you have fallen victim to a burglary in Leeds and require us to help secure your property. We pride ourselves on our response times and endeavour to not only reach you quickly but also you offer you value for money with every job we complete.