If you’re moving into a student flat in Jesmond, a family home in Gosforth, or renting near the coast in Whitley Bay, chances are your wooden front door has a night latch (commonly called a Yale lock). These are the classic “slam shut” locks – convenient but also one of the most common reasons people get locked […]
How to Change and Repair Door Handles on Every Door Type – DIY Door Handle Guide.
Replacing or repairing a uPVC door handle in Newcastle, fixing a composite door handle in Jesmond, or upgrading a patio or wooden door handle in Whitley Bay, Gosforth, Ponteland, Blyth, or North Shields doesn’t have to be complicated. Most handles can be swapped out with just a screwdriver, as long as you know how to measure them correctly. In […]
Buying a New Lock? Here’s What You Need to Know (From a Newcastle Locksmith)
Not sure what kind of lock you need? Wondering whether Screwfix or B&Q sell decent barrels? Or if “locks with keys” is even a thing you need to ask for? You’re not alone. Every week, we get messages from homeowners, landlords and shop managers asking things like: “Do locks come with keys?” “Can I buy […]
What Is a Euro Cylinder Lock?
A euro cylinder (also known as a “barrel”) is the part of the lock where you insert the key. It’s the most common type of lock used across the UK, especially in: • uPVC doors • Composite doors • Garage side doors • Some wooden doors with multipoint locks They’ve been around since 1805 more than 200 […]
Emergency Fire Exit Door Repair in South Shields – Trusted by High Street Brands
When a busy high-street coffee shop on King Street, South Shields found themselves with a faulty fire exit door, they didn’t waste time hunting for national contractors. They called a local specialist they could rely on and that’s where I came in. The Job: Faulty Fire Exit on a Commercial Premises I was called out early morning to […]
uPVC Door Handle Repairs in Fenham & Scotswood – Trusted Locksmith Services in Newcastle
At Newcastle Commercial & Residential Lockout Specialists, we’ve been busy today helping customers across the North East with common yet frustrating door issues — all part of our specialist locksmith and uPVC repair service in Newcastle, including Fenham (NE4) and Scotswood (NE15). uPVC Door Handle Replacement in Fenham, NE4 The first stop was Two Ball Lonnen, Fenham, where a customer needed […]