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Renting out your property as an Home in multiple occupation (HMO)

If you rent your property to 3 or more occupants that are not from 1 household then it is classed as a HMO there are a few things that you should consider concerning the health and safety of the occupants. All final exit doors including any doors on the exit route should be keyless, in the event of a fire and panic sets in trying to find a key can be life threatening. Fire doors should not be propped open as these are designed to slow down the spread of fire and to confine the fire to single are...

Types of locks found around the home and business

One of the first questions a locksmith is likely to ask when you first make contact is the type of lock that you are referring to this is so that they can have a better idea of they may be dealing with so that they can give you a better idea of pricing etc.To make this easier we have put together a guide so that you can answer that very question and to give yourself a better idea of your security of your home....

Upvc Servicing

As the weather changes from winter to summer and back to winter UPVC and composite door tend to expand and shrink causing a mis-alignment issue, particularly if the sun shines directly onto the door or window frame. If your Upvc door handles are getting difficult to lift in order to lock the door book a Upvc / Composite door service as this is usually the first sign of a poorly aligned door, which if caught early can be rectified by a experienced locksmith meaning that the door can be re-aligned...

Moving Home - Change your locks.

You've signed all the paperwork to secure your new home in Norfolk or Suffolk, Now lots of decisions need to take place "do we take that old lamp with us or do we purchase a new one because fashions have moved on somewhat?" or "Can we afford to change that old kitchen?" But one of the best and most important decisions that you can make is to change your locks on all your doors and outbuildings.Ask yourself this, do you know where all your copies of keys are to your home that you are moving out o...