F.A.Q

Here is the best information customers can find with regards to the questions often asked related to locks and keys.

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The experts in the locksmith industry share their expertise by answering the most asked questions of customers about locksmith services. Go through the list and learn about new ideas and information bellow.

• I can't seem to get my key inside the lock. What might be the problem?

  There are several possible causes to this problem according to the specialists of Locksmith Bromley. Confirm that you are using the right key. Check the key blade for deformation and damage. Look inside the keyhole and inspect the bolts and strike plate for damage. If the weather is cold, the lock may have become frozen.

• How can I know if the lock installed in my home is secure?

  Locks and appurtenant hardware are now subjected to rigorous testing. Those that passed are awarded certain seals (such as the UK Police’s Secured by Design Seal) or certifications (such as ISOs and Kitemarks) to assure the buying public of the quality of these products. Look for these stamps of approval.

• Differentiate a strike plate from a faceplate?

  Our experts at Bromley say that a strike plate is attached to the doorframe while a faceplate is attached to the door itself. Both do the same job of reducing friction when the latch is pulled back by the door knobs and help open the door easily.

• What is a rose plate?

  A rose plate is an ornamental cover found between the knob shank and the mounting plate which hides the screws holding the tubular lock system in place for aesthetic and practical purposes. Any locksmith would say that rose plates are very important indeed.