Annual Leave
We are closed Friday 03.09.21 through to Wednesday 15.09.21 (inclusive) for annual leave. Any bookings etc will be reviewed on our return and you will be contacted asap thereafter.
From the horses mouth.
Bookings 27.08.21
We can only accept bookings from existing customers at present. This is simply down to workload and availability. Any change to this policy will updated as and when possible.
Bookings. 11.08.21
We are still running a backlog of work due to the lockdown period. This is mainly commercial work but I am pleased to say that (diary space permitting) we are now able to accept bookings from existing customers. (i.e. I have carried out work for you previously.)
Bookings 01.06.21
Update on service to Public. We are still working through a considerable backlog for both general public and commercial contract work. When we are able to accept bookings from the general public, it will be posted on here and on the home page.
Relaxation of Lockdown 26.04.21
Today sees Scotland coming out of full lockdown, but please remember some restrictions remain in place. Unfortunately we now have a considerable backlog of work that has been on hold during lockdown and we are unable to accept any new bookings from the general public until further notice. A “near normal” service has resumed for …
Lockdown Rules.
We are still receiving requests for service from the general public. To be clear, at present we are not permitted to enter domestic premises.The following is an excerpt from the current regulations which apply in all of mainland Scotland. “The Coronavirus regulations require that work carried out in someone else’s home for the maintenance, upkeep …
Lockdown Continues. (updated)
12.02.21 Unfortunately we remain unable to provide a service to the general public. Under the current government restrictions we are not allowed to enter domestic premises unless it is an genuine emergency and the work required is to ensure the ongoing well-being, health and safety of residents. The definition of “genuine emergency” has proved to …
New Level 4 Restrictions
As you will no doubt be aware, we will be entering what is effectively another lock down on Boxing Day. We will be carefully reviewing the situation over the Christmas break and will update the website as and when appropriate regarding the level of service we hope to be able to offer on our restart …
Revised Christmas and New Year Holiday Dates.
(small revision to dates)We will be closed from 1200hrs 24.12.20 thru’ to 0900hrs 05.01.21.We wish all customers past and present a Happy Christmas and a Good New year.Please stay safe. We are not out of the woods yet!
Bike Store Break-ins.
Sadly it’s not just this time of year, but bike theft does seem to increase just prior to Christmas. I was called out to an attempted break-in at an external bike store off Easter Road. They didn’t actually manage to get the door open but did make a considerable mess of the door. They would …
OK .. You’re locked out!
Try this. Just pretend you are standing on the front door step and you have discovered your house keys are not in your pocket* / *manbag / handbag* etc (*delete as appropriate 😁). Short of calling a locksmith….. How do you get in? 1. Key under the flower pot? Brilliant… But guess where someone wanting …
Christmas / New Year Holiday Dates.
All being well (as my Dad used to say) we will be closing for normal business at 4.00pm on Wednesday 23rd Dec.’20 and reopening at 09.30am on Wednesday 6th Jan.’21. During this time, if you have a genuine life and death emergency, I will do my best to assist but I cannot guarantee that I …
Christmas Presents !
It’s very tempting at this time of year to have your curtains wide open 24/7 to display your lovely Christmas tree. Most of us are in the habit of piling up all sorts of goodies and presents under the tree. Unfortunately Burglar Bill is on the prowl at this time of year and this is …
Door Closers.
It may surprise you, but door closers can be life savers. If you have fire doors in your building then they should be fitted with good quality door closers, installed and maintained correctly and fire-rated as appropriate for the size and construction of the door. I am amazed at the amount of developments I go …
Covid-19 / Self Isolation etc.
We have had a few enquiries recently from people who are self isolating and strangely think it’s a good opportunity for them to call out a locksmith to fit new locks etc. Can we make it clear that we cannot under any circumstances attend a site where someone is self isolating or displaying symptoms of …
Don’t leave your keys in the lock !
I always advise customers not to leave their keys in the back of the door especially if they have a letterbox. However having seen this, the advice has to be NEVER leave your keys in the lock on the inside of the door.
Roadworks/Social Distancing 🤬!!!
Sorry, but somebody needs to sort out our illustrious council. Between roadworks and traffic measures/lane closures to allow social distancing etc etc it took me nearly 3 hours (2 hrs 49mins) to drive from home (Colinton) to Newhaven to do a half hour job. I can’t possibly charge my customer the full amount of time….. …
New Home ?
The housing market has slowly come back to life in the last few weeks having been severely affected by Covid-19. Perhaps you have just moved or are about to. The keys have been handed over by the solicitors / Estate Agents and you can’t wait to get into your new home. Have you ever thought …
02.09.20 Door Closers
2nd door closer in as many days. If the door is slamming and there’s oil running down the door…. Its not going to adjust…. It needs a new closer. Miracles are no problem… But we can’t do the impossible!
Ordering Extra keys.
We now have a well established website (www.keyorder.co.uk) specifically for ordering extra keys at sites where we have installed new common entry locks. When we deliver the initial set of keys you will be given a unique weblink and password. Keys are either posted out to you or hand delivered if possible.
