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Common business security mistakes to avoid

Common business security mistakes to avoid

Here at Halls Locksmith, we improve the security of businesses who have been victims of security breaches. As a business owner, it is important that you keep your business premises safe and secure. Stats show that between 2020-2021, 38% of business premises (151,000...

Ways an emergency locksmith can help you

Ways an emergency locksmith can help you

24-hour emergency locksmith services are essential to ensure your home or property is safe and secure. Your local locksmith may have an emergency service so you can have access to your vehicle, home or property in the case of an emergency. From replacing door locks to...

8 ways you can improve the security of your home

8 ways you can improve the security of your home

The safety and security of your home or property should be your top priority! With the rise of burglaries and break ins, it is essential to make sure you are doing everything to prevent any intruders or thieves from accessing your property. From security cameras to...

4 Essential locksmith services you may not know about

4 Essential locksmith services you may not know about

Locksmiths are an essential part of keeping your home or property safe, but modern locksmiths now offer a wide range of services that you may not know you need. From security camera system to burglar alarms and security grilles, modern locksmiths can ensure you can...

10 Christmas security tips for your home

10 Christmas security tips for your home

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and celebration. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for burglars often take advantage of the chaos of the season to strike. That's why it's important to take precautions to secure your home before the festivities begin....

10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe This Winter

10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe This Winter

Winter is coming, and that means colder temperatures, icy roads, and potential burglaries. As the nights get longer and darker, burglars have an easier time finding potential marks. Most of them are looking for easy targets, and darkness of the winter months makes it...

How to avoid being overcharged by a locksmith

How to avoid being overcharged by a locksmith

Locksmiths aren’t restricted by Government Licensing, meaning they can charge any price they want. Although this means that some Locksmiths will try to take advantage of this and overcharge you, there are still lots of trustworthy locksmiths who will always charge a...

How can an Access Control System help your business?

How can an Access Control System help your business?

An Access Control System is a security method that controls both physical and virtual access to your property. A physical access control system traditionally includes secured doors or other barriers that can be opened using identity authentication, such as access...

What is the best type of security for your windows and doors?

What is the best type of security for your windows and doors?

Security grilles and shutters are a wonderful solution for your doors and windows in home security and commercial security. They are both powerful ways of deterring and restricting access to burglars, while being either removable or foldable for ease of use. Keep...

How are you invalidating your home insurance?

How are you invalidating your home insurance?

Having up-to-date home security is key to keeping your possessions, property, and family safe. There are lots of simple things you can do to increase your home security, such as updating your locks or installing CCTV, but nothing is 100% guaranteed to prevent...

What do burglars look for in your business premises?

What do burglars look for in your business premises?

Ease of unauthorised access Without a regulated access system in place, you have little to no control over who has access to your business. An access control system regulates and restricts who can enter your commercial property at any time. These systems can be...