Category: Security Tips

With all the bad weather and flooding we are seeing in the UK, wouldn’t it be nice if we could have some protection from the elements and flooding in our homes through door ways? Well this is now a reality with Janus Doors. External models offer high levels of air tightness, water resistance and wind resistance, with High environmental performance – Industry leading energy efficiency.

They also have superb thermal and sound insulation. Door are available with key or electronic locking.

The doors are custom designed and made for your property with many styles and finishes available.

A range of fittings and door furniture available

High security door for homes, offices, banks and prestigious or listed buildings, Independently attack tested to EN1627 RC3 – RC4.

With DOM ENiQ from Thames Valley Lock and Safe. Full Control of your access controlled doors within your Android phone App.

Internal doors easily controlled with the ENiQ Guard Handle Set.

Issue Lockers to Staff Members and Visitors

Easily upgrade existing mechanical cylinder to DOM ENiQ E Cylinders.

Easy, Safe and Secure with Encrypted Mifare Tags for Staff Members and Visitors.

Securing Garden Gates is a must these days. I am often asked if it is possible to secure a garden gate, without having to use a key. The answer is most definitely, with an externally rated digital lock. They are available coded from the outside and coded on both sides.

These are coded from the outside with a rim mounted Nightlatch on the inside.

Both options are able to have the code changed without the need to remove the lock from the gate first. On the back to back model each coded unit can have independent codes, so you can have separate codes for entry and exit.

For external applications we always recommend using Marine Grade Finish Coded Locks, as you don’t want your gate locks to rust during the first winter .

For more information, please get InTouch through sales@thamesvalleylockandsafe.org or visit http://www.thamesvalleylockandsafe.co.uk

In Short, Yes Most Definitely!

We always recommend you change the locks when you move into a new house, Whether it’s a new build home or a 1930’s home. Reasons, Let’s deal with New Build Homes First:

As you can imagine, while a home is being built there are lots of trades involved, Electricians, Plumbers, Plasterers, Kitchen Fitters, Window and Door Installers, Bathroom Fitters etc, Just to name a few. Each trade will have been in possession of a key to that house at some stage, and as you can imagine keys get lost, misplaced and some are not handed back. So when you move in, you just don’t know who has keys.

Older houses which are not new build, will have a history of occupiers, who may not hand over all the keys because some were lost or packed away. They may have given keys out to children who past them onto boyfriends/Girlfriends. Relatives may have been given copies, Workmen and Gardiner’s etc.

So you have decided to have the locks changed, This would be an ideal time to make sure your locks are Insurance/Police Approved. Incidentally, If you do not change the locks, you may not be covered by your insurance, as you cannot prove who has keys and if you are broken into, you may not be covered. Always check with your Insurance Company.

So how do I know if my locks comply and how do I make sure the new locks comply? Well most modern houses will have either UPVC or Wooden Composite Doors, where you lift up the handle and turn the key to lock. These should be fitted with 3* Diamond Grade Cylinders. See below

The 3* and Kite Mark on the front of the cylinder indicates it is a cylinder type your insurance company is looking for.

On older houses with traditional wooden doors, you are looking for a Kitemark, such as the one on the lock pictured below.

As always, if in doubt speak to your local MLA (Master Locksmiths Assiciation) Approved Locksmith.

Modern Smart Homes can include Smart Locking, With Ultion Smart from Brisant. The unit replaces existing handles on your Wooden Composite/UPVC Door. Key override is available through the incorporated Ultion Cylinder. No wiring is required as the Ultion Smart is Battery Powered. Finishes available include White, Black, Chrome and Gold.

Ultion Smart can be operated via the Smart App available on IOS and Android Platforms.

Integration into your Existing Smart Home is achieved through Apple Home Kit, ZigBee and Z-Wave Protocols. Allowing control of your Smart Lock via Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Siri.

Local Control is through Bluetooth Low Energy through the app, Remote Control is possible through the Ultion Smart Bridge if you do not have a Smart Home Hub. (Broadband and Wifi Required).

For those running bookings through Airbnb, Ultion Smart is Integrated.

You – the host – will simply create a digital key and grant access to your guest. This can be done easily and quickly. From your smartphone to your guest’s smartphone.

After the guest leaves your apartment, his stay is over and his/her digital key will simply stop working.

Code Access can be granted through the addition of an Ultion Smart Keypad, Which is also Battery Powered and Communicates to the Ultion Smart through Bluetooth Low Energy.

Ultion Smart is available from Thames Valley Lock and Safe. For Pricing and Delivery Contact David Hill Call/WhatsApp 07830 168795 For More Information: https://calendly.com/thamesvalleylockandsafe/online-meeting

So your House is Secured against Intruders, Good quality locks Fitted to your doors and windows. Time to Relax? Alas Not! Unless your Sheds and Gates are Secured Also.

We fill our Sheds with Garden Tools which are ideal for Intruders to use, To Break into your home. Make sure all your tools are secured in your Sheds and outbuildings.

Securing a Garden Gate will make it difficult to access the rear of the property. Secure your gates with a strong visual Lock, there are ranges designed for this purpose

But let’s not forget the Garage, we don’t want those tools we have for DIY and Car Maintenance to be used against us. Garage Defenders are good visual deterrents and a strong option for Security.

Thames Valley Lock and Safe are Approved Company Members of the Master Locksmiths Association.

Thames Valley Lock and Safe recommend the Master High-Security Certified Keybox. Don’t compromise on Security when providing external keyboxes for carers, This Master Keybox has Sold Secure and Secured by Design Certification, and is large enough to hold more than a single key or keycard.

Interested? Get in touch at http://www.thamesvalleylockandsafe.co.uk or WhatsApp 01865 481402