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Pay per click ads (PPC) – know the risks
As Edinburgh locksmiths we are in one of the most competitive trades there is in the United kingdom. It is almost impossible to get on page 1 of Google, never mind top spot on page one. When searching...
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Open A Locked Door With Credit Card – Is It That Easy?
As emergency locksmiths in Edinburgh we see some sights when going to jobs where people are locked out. Ive found that most people have a bash at opening their own doors before biting the bullet and...
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Open A Door Locked From Inside
scenario I had to feel sorry for a customer in north Edinburgh this month. I Got a phone call from a man asking if I could open a door locked from inside -his bathroom door! he was stuck inside...
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British Standard Mortice Locks – alcatraz edinburgh locksmiths
Old mortice locks versus present day British standard mortice locks Old type mortice locks Old 2 lever mortice lock As a practising Edinburgh locksmith for many years I often discuss with my...
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How I Became An Edinburgh Locksmith – Alcatraz
Childhood fascination When I think back to when I was a child I suppose I have always had a fascination with keys and locks, and how I could open them. One of the earliest memories I have is...
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24 Hour Locksmith Edinburgh | Non Destructive Entry
what is non destructive entry? Usually when someone loses the keys to their home they will type something like ‘24 hour locksmith Edinburgh‘ into google. There is nothing wrong with this search term....
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Locksmiths Edinburgh | Read This For A Laugh
As 24 hour emergency locksmiths Edinburgh we get used to dealing with pressure situations. For example Ive been to lockouts where the whole family Is watching me try to open their door whilst a baby...
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Edinburgh Locksmiths | Are Your Windows Secure?
Edinburgh Locksmiths Blog: window security – part 1 As Edinburgh locksmiths the main services we provide are repairing locks, replacing locks and providing an emergency service. However, In the past...
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Is your UPVC Door Secure? By Alcatraz Edinburgh Locksmiths
As a practising Edinburgh Locksmith I see the results of burglaries on a weekly basis. I will usually have to upgrade the customers locks to ensure it won’t happen again. whilst there I offer a free...
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Door Lock Not Working? | Alcatraz Edinburgh Locksmiths
My door lock is broken? : The most common reasons “My door lock is jammed”, “my door lock is sticking”, “my door lock is loose”. These are the statements a locksmith will hear all the time. When...
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UPVC Door Lock Repairs Edinburgh | Alcatraz Locksmiths
What is wrong with my UPVC door? This is the question more and more people are asking themselves these days. UPVC doors are becoming increasingly popular now, due to their high security features and...
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Locksmith Prices | How Much Does A Locksmith Cost | Alcatraz Locksmiths
How much does a locksmith cost? The answer: locksmith prices depend on WHO you call! locksmith prices is a subject being taken very seriously lately. This could be due to TV programmes like the BBC’S...
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Locksmith Blog | Insurance Small Print, Regarding Door And Window Locks
Locksmith blog: Home security This locksmith blog is to raise awareness regarding the locks insurance companies require, before they will pay out, in an event of a burglary. Unfortunately, most people...
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Renting a Spare Room, What locks Do i Need?
Renting a spare room Renting a spare room can be a great way to earn extra cash these days. Under the governments rent a room scheme anyone is allowed to rent out a furnished room in their home, and...
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Key not turning in lock – Key won’t fit in lock?
On a daily basis most locksmiths will get calls from customers complaining of different lock problems they, such as ‘key not turning in lock’ or their ‘key won’t go into the lock’. Some issues can be...
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How To Avoid Falling Victim To a Burglary: What Burglars Look For
When someone becomes a victim of a burglary it is not uncommon for them to think that they were just unlucky that the burglar’s choses their property, however after year in the locksmith industry our...
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Improving Your Business Security
The experience of being the victim of a business break-in is not only traumatic and stressful, but it also often comes at a high cost to the business owner. Its not only loss of equipment and...
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LOCK SNAPPING AND ANTI SNAP LOCKS
Check if your door lock is an Anti-Snap lock Did you know it can take approximately 15 seconds for a burglar to break open a standard euro cylinder door lock which is the most common type of door...
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24 Hour Emergency Locksmiths Edinburgh
About Alcatraz Locksmiths Alcatraz Locksmiths provides a 24-hour emergency locksmith service throughout Edinburgh and surrounding areas. You can be confident that our skilled locksmiths will take...
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5 Overlooked Home Security Issues
There are so many different things to consider when it comes to home security so there is no wonder that some measures often get overlooked. Although high security locks and other measures such as...
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