Additional Household Security

0800 107 7728

The first line in defence when securing your home is making sure you have adequate locks on your windows and doors. According to the Home Office, one third of all burglaries occur through windows at the back of your home, either through an open window or with the burglar breaking the glass, opening the latch and climbing in. Simple additional security measures such as window locks would prevent many of these burglaries.

At Timpson Locksmiths we specialise in the supply, installation and fitment of secondary security for your home, such as mortice bolts, door viewers, padlocks, padbars, window locks and door chains. Please call us on 0800 107 7728 to discuss how we can make your home more secure.

Additional Window Locks

Window locks are a good deterrent and relatively inexpensive to fit. You must also make sure that your windows are locked and the keys are removed and out of sight. Timpson Locksmiths can fit window locks to the British Standard BS 7950. For advise on fitting windows locks call 0800 107 7728.

Additional Mortice Bolts

Fitting mortice bolts (rack bolts) to your front and back doors is an effective option. The mortice bolts are similar to mortice locks as they are fitted into the door frame. They are reinforced by a metal frame and recessed in to the door. The mortice bolts can only be opened from the inside with a key. Timpson Locksmiths recommend fitting a pair of mortice bolts to the top and bottom of the door. The home office recommends fitting five-lever mortise deadlocks (British Standard BS3621:2004) to all external doors. Many insurance companies require this as a minimum standard.

Additional Door Viewers

Door viewers or peep holes / spy holes offer occupants a discreet way of identifying who is at the door before deciding to open it. Additionally door viewers mean you do not have to reveal your own identity, which may prove useful at times.

Additional Door Chains

Door chains provide similar benefits to door viewers, allowing the occupant to identify who is at the door before deciding to fully open the door.

Additional Shed and Out Building Security

The theft of garden equipment is a common crime across the country. Sheds and outbuildings also need securing. Fitting a good quality lock to the door and securing the equipment inside with padlocks will help deter burglars. Timpson Locksmiths can fit padlocks and padbars made of hardened steel and of the close-shackle type.

Please call us on 0800 107 7728 to discuss how we can make your home more secure.

Tel. 0800 107 7728

e-mail: callcentre@timpsonlocksmiths.co.uk