Basingstoke Locksmiths- The Standard in the Industry

We are the A2 Basingstoke Locksmiths, we provide you homes with the security you can depend on. We have been securing homes in Baskingstoke since 1955 and from then on we have made our mark in service and have been the standard for the industry. We have since been the leader in the profession and have maintained our status of being the most trustworthy locksmith professionals in the area. We have made ourselves the number one choice of customers in Basingstoke by providing the best customer service and top-class service in the area.

Basingstoke Locksmiths

We offer our customers a 24-hour residential and commercial locksmith service throughout Basingstoke and as well as the surrounding areas such as Fleet, Hook and Hartley Whitney. This has made us the most convenient and dependable locksmith service in the area. We do our best to be in the desired location within 20 minutes to address the problem you may have. We make it a point to respond to your call at once and be on your property to resolve any locksmith problems you may have. Your convenience and safety is very important to us. Our service for so many years has made our mark in the business and the customers we have serviced are testament to the kind of excellent service we provide. Our experience has set us apart and we will use this to satisfy every need that you have. We are the best choice for you and we guarantee you that in our local community, A2 Basingstoke Locksmiths is the one for you.

We offer you our local team that provide a 24 hour a day service, 7 days a week and with no call out charge.  This is the most reliable option there is out there.  When you find yourself locked outside of your house late in the evening, worry no more because we are here to answer your call for help. Loose keys or  an accidental snap of the key in the lock things you don’t have to worry about anymore because we are here. We do our best to not damage the door or lock if a forced entry is required providing that there is a letterbox to work with. We have in our arsenal the latest tools and equipment that we may need to provide the service you need. We assure you that we get where we are needed as fast as we can and get the job done in the most efficient manner. We make sure that we deliver what we promised our customers.

We are fully insured and our entire locksmith engineers are CRB checked. We assure you that all of our employees are highly-trained professionals and trustworthy people to give you peace of mind and the confidence when dealing with our company. In A2 Basingstoke Locksmiths, you are in good, trustworthy and quality hands.

For your further inquiries about our company, you may read our client testimonials and find out for yourself what our customers have to say about our service.

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Have you been Burgled – Require Basingstoke Locksmiths?

Basingstoke Locksmiths understand the ordeal you have to face when you have been burgled, we understand how daunting and frightening a time like this can be in your life’s. This is where a trustworthy, helpful and reliable locksmiths service can come in handy. We have vast amounts of experience in dealing with burglaries and we understand how you are feeling so rather than you worrying about the security of your property allow us to come and and fit the newest and most secure locks to your front door, back doors and of course all window locks meaning that no opportunistic thief will ever be able to break into your property again.

What you should do

As soon as you are aware that you have been the victim of a burglary and/or your property has been stolen:

• contact you bank and credit card company immediately to cancel any bank/credit cards – do this even before you report the incident to the police, There has been many occasions where before people are even aware hundreds of pounds have been withdrawn from bank accounts.
• Contact your local locksmiths to get your locks changed on your property and even your car’s if you have spare keys that could have gone missing as you never know if they will return to attempt to take them.

Cancel bank/credit cards

If you think your wallet and/or bank/credit cards have been stolen, you should contact your card provider (your bank, building society, credit card company, store card) immediately.

If you contact your card provider within 24 hours you may be able to get your money back if a thief uses your cards. However, each case is treated individually.

Contact Basingstoke Locksmiths to Replace door and window locks

If a burglar has forced their way into your home, or you have had keys lost or stolen, you should repair or replace locks on windows and doors.

If you are insured, your insurance company should be able to arrange this for you.

If you are not insured, or if you are asked to make your own arrangements, Basingstoke Locksmiths can do this for you. It is recommended you choose a locksmith who is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) which of course we are. All MLA members are inspected and approved by the association, and work to the highest standards using high quality products. For more information call basingstoke locksmiths on 01256 952 003.

Record valuable items

Being burgled can be a traumatic experience. This may mean you can’t remember details about items that have been stolen when you first report the burglary to the police or you may discover other items are missing later on.

The stolen property record form in this pack will help you to list exactly what items have been stolen.

Please include:

• model and serial numbers (may be found on receipts or old documents)
• identifying marks such as scratches, dents or property marking
• descriptions of unusual or unique items, such as jewellery or silverware
• photographs or catalogue pictures of items where available
• details of any items that have been postcoded or marked with forensic solution

Accurate and detailed information about stolen items will help the police to:

• identify your property and return it to you
• make sure burglars are prosecuted
• help insurance claims progress smoothly.

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How to change Locks

Do you require your locks to be changed but feel as if you could do it yourself? Here at Basingstoke Locksmiths we not only run a locksmiths business where we attend properties and business changing locks and so forth but we also like to be as helpful as possible so if you believe you could change your own locks and just need a bit of information on the subject then you have come to the number one website for this. Below is a detailed explanation in what and how to change a Rim Cylinder Lock, Mortice Cylinder Locks and even a Cylindrical lock.

Basingstoke Locksmiths Rim Cylinder’s

Basingstoke Locksmiths Rim Cylinder Locks

Locksmiths Basingstoke Mortice Cylinder’s

Locksmiths Basingstoke Mortice Cylinder Locks

Basingstoke Locksmiths Cylindrical Lock’s

Locksmith Basingstoke Cylindrical Locks

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Basingstoke Locksmiths Guide to Night Latch Locks

Nightlatch/Night Latch Door Locks are mounted on to the door instead it tends to be situated shoulder height on a wooden door however you can also find them around waist height on wooden doors, The main sign is that on the side it will be a latch that you either pull down or towards yourself to unlock the door.  The size of nightlatch you require is often dependent on whether or not you are fitting it to a panelled door.

Measuring the backset

Nightlatches are available in two different sizes – 40mm or 60mm.  This measurement is the distance from the keyhole to the edge of the door, This measurement needs to be directly from the center of the keyhole.  If you have a panelled door you will probably need to buy a 40mm nightlatch to make sure that it fits on to the door.

Double locking nightlatches

Basingstoke Locksmiths night latch