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Great. Fast and efficient
We have over thirty years experience in 1st & 2nd fix carpentry ,internal and external from wardrobes and shelving to fences and decks.
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Fast turnaround, response on Wednesday, viewing on Thursday, job complete on Friday. Built a bespoke sized replacement side gate for me, job well done, clean and efficient. Thanks John!
Positive Locksmiths are CRB checked. We are Burglary Prevention & Security Locksmiths covering most areas in & around London. 24HR Emergency or NON-URGENT service. All makes / models Supplied / Repaired / Replaced. Call Now - up to 15% instant discount.
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Was satisfied with the job and helped us identifying door issues.
Construction and Building Services offered.
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A professional service, I would recommend Sid.
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Chris was great. He was very efficient and very friendly. I changed my time and he was accommodating. Would highly recommend him
All tradesmen time served
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Early to the job and very professional. Would definitely recommend to others.
I offer flexible bookings. I will be there when you need me. I can offer the same rate for weekdays as weekends. I have a clear pricing policy the price I quote will be the price you pay. All work is guaranteed.
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Very happy. David was a great guy and did an excellent job of rehanging and addition fire&smoke seals to my front door.
I am a London born general handyman with over 20 years experience. I work for multi national company's.I have public liability insurance.i am a CHAS / Construction line certified tradesman I tend not to take on large jobs as I have contractual obligations
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Quick response, work carried out to a very high standard that was incredible value for money - would highly recommend
I have been a plasterer and carpenter now for more then 15 years and owned my own company now for 13 years I am cscs registered for site work and C&G qualified. I pride myself on the finish of my work as well as always try to meet the customer needs
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Probably one of the best tradesman we have ever employed. Standard of work extremely high and worked to get tasks finished, including staying to 8pm one evening. Kept us fully informed and showed us on going progress. Already agreed to come back and complete other tasks for us. Highly recommended.
We are new to rated people but we are very experienced. From new socket installation to outdoor lighting. Shower problems to full rewires we can give you the best advice at the best price. Have a look at some of our fantastic Reviews!
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Punctual, Sociable and Talks you through the job, The price was right. ??
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Locksmiths - what you need to know
What a locksmith can help with
- Fitting a new lock.
- Opening a locked door.
- Replacing a door with a lock.
- Emergency locksmith services if you’re locked out of your house or need the locks replacing quickly (normally 24/hr).
- Burglary repairs where there’s damage from forced entry.
- Key cutting.
- Auto locksmithing (helping you get back into a locked car).
What should I do if my key’s hard to turn in the lock?
Over time, dust and dirt can build up on the internal mechanisms that control the movement of a lock. You can try applying dry graphite to lubricate it or if you think it might be more than just dirt affecting it, a locksmith can assess the mechanism and tell you if you need a new lock.
Wooden doors can also expand and contract which stops the lock from fitting into the door frame. This can happen if the lock was installed during hot weather or in the middle of winter. Once the temperature changes, the door can shift slightly. In most cases, the lock will still work if you wriggle the key around and get it engaged, but you can ask a locksmith to adjust the lock for you to stop this from happening.
Should I have all of my locks changed if my keys are lost or stolen?
You won’t always need to replace your set of locks if your keys are stolen. If you choose to replace your entire lock, the lock itself and the knob will be replaced but it can be cheaper to have your locks re-keyed. In a re-keying job, the tumbler’s replaced so that you keep your old lock but only a new key would be able to open it. Your old keys would stop working in the lock.
Insurance for locksmith work
Insurance for locksmith workThere is no legal obligation for locksmiths to be insured but locksmiths may choose to purchase public liability insurance so they’re covered in the case of injury or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask a locksmith
- How long have they been trading?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they be carrying out the job themselves or sub-contracting it? If the job’s being carried out by someone else, what experience do they have and are they covered by insurance?
- How long is the warranty period for the work?
- Do they have a call-out charge (particularly for emergency repairs) and how much is this?
Locksmith ideas
Find out how to secure your home and add burglar deterrents. Also learn how to look after your locks to prevent them from seizing up.
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