Alexandra Locksmiths has installed a Videx 4 way colour video intercom system in Islington, North London N1 Below is a picture of the door station and a review from our happy customer. “Absolutely excellent service from start to finish, both installing an intercom system and new door locks. Carried out the work promptly, professionally and
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The professional installation of high quality Window Grilles is an excellent way to add real protection to your home from burglars and other unwanted intruders. The windows on any property are a prime and favoured target for potential intruders for obvious reasons, if they are not properly protected even the most unskilled criminal can
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Choosing the right type of Security Grilles for your home or business is a decision that is best left to industry professionals with vast experience in the security industry but if you are considering installing Security Grilles the following advice will give you an insight into these products and their uses. \Security Grilles are used
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Alexandra Locksmiths have recently fitted security hinge bolts in Finchley, North London N3. These are very effective security devices that are fitted on the hinge side of the door locking into the frame when you close the door. The hinge bolts come as a pair. Alexandra Locksmiths also provide locksmith and security services, security gates and
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Alexandra Locksmiths have been asked about locks for wooden sliding sash windows in Bush Hill Park, EN1. Our customer had fasteners on the windows, but didn’t realise that for wooden sliding sash windows bars, clasps and fasteners are not treated as locks. A pair of sash stops is the best way to secure this type
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This week the majority of burglaries in North London were accessed via a ground floor window. At Alexandra Locksmiths we advise that all windows should be fitted with key operated locks even if they have been painted shut. Insurance companies will normally specify that any window on a ground or lower ground level or that
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At Alexandra Locksmiths we are often asked ‘Why does my Insurance Company require me to have a 5 Lever Insurance Approved British Standard Deadlock, BS3621 ?” Insurance companies now clearly state on their policies that all entry and final exit doors must be fitted with a high quality lock to prevent a break in. A
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Alexandra Locksmiths was recently asked by customer in Hadley Wood EN5 how to best secure a large pane of glass on their front door from attack. We advised that fitting a diamond mesh grille would be the best solution as it is a good visual deterrent and it will stop anyone smashing the glass
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There are many concerns that come with owning a home or running a business, security is obviously very high up on most sensible peoples list. Unsurprisingly money is not the main driving force behind these concerns when it comes to the home; after all if someone broke into your home while you and your family
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Alexandra Locksmiths have fitted an Era auto-dead locking British standard BS3621 rim lock in polished chrome to a property in Holloway North London N7. The lock is also available in satin chrome and polished brass. It is a very distinguishable cylinder from the outside, its security features include a six pin cylinder, a hardened plate covering
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