Folkestone Locksmiths
Are you looking for an emergency locksmith in Folkestone? Our shop is located in Black Bull Road, Folkestone, and we offer our emergency locksmith services across the whole town and beyond, including Hawkinge and Capel-Le-Ferne. Our shop is open Monday to Friday: 9AM – 6PM, but if you need us in an emergency, you can get hold of us on our contact number: 07938 599863 24/7.
At Absolute Security, we provide other locksmith services in Folkestone, such as key cutting for lost and broken keys, and lock refurbishment for locks that are either too expensive to replace or are obsolete. We also have a wide variety of UPVC spares available at our shop, including window spares, door handles, locking strips and gearboxes.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to find out more about our locksmith services and run any enquiries past our team.
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Ironmongery Schedules in Folkestone
As a well-respected and knowledgeable locksmith in Folkestone, we provide quality ironmongery supplies for both simple projects and complex ironmongery schedules. From handles, hinges and locks that meet legal demands and design criteria to ironmongery items that can change the look and feel of a property, we’re here to help.
Ironmongery is hugely important for a wide range of projects and settings. That’s why our specialists help source the very best products for residential and commercial properties as well as hospitals, schools and houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). We know and understand the law, offering DDA ironmongery and architectural ironmongery that improves accessibility and is fit for purpose.
Ironmongery is integral to the appearance of a property too, so speak to us about the types of look that best suit your project and let us source the right ironmongery supplies for you. Switching brass for chrome, for example, is a popular request and we can replace and repair even the most obscure items. Working with both the public and private trade, our custom care and attention to detail is second to none. Contact us today for all your ironmongery schedule requirements in Folkestone.
Fire and Insurance Regulations UK
Here at Absolute Security Locksmiths in Folkestone we know how important fire and insurance regulations are, and we’re here to ensure your locks remain compliant with current requirements. The wrong locks could compromise fire safety and might land you in trouble with the law. Your insurance policies could also prove invalid, leaving you without financial protection. Here’s what all landlords, homeowners and property managers need to know.
Fire Regulation:
When a fire breaks out, occupants need to be able to exit a building quickly. Keyless locks, for example, are required when a property has a single entry and exit point. This can be achieved with either a non deadlocking night latch or Euro deadlocks/sashlocks with Euro thumbturn cylinders. Both options enable the use of a key outside the property for security and a knob/lever handle inside for fire safety.
Communal entrances must also have non deadlocking locks. This means the mechanism can be overridden from the inside, preventing people being trapped in the event of a fire. Speak to our Folkestone locksmith today for more information.
Insurance Regulation:
Did you know that content insurance usually specifies what type of locks must be fitted for the cover to be valid? If not, check your small print and come to our Folkestone locksmiths if adjustments are needed. Often, policies stipulate that an exit door must have a three point multi-point locking strip, or for wooden doors, a five-lever British Standard mortice lock with kitemark BS3621. Ground floor windows must also be key locking. Star rating cylinder requirements are being introduced to indicate the quality of a product, so check your policy for this and ensure you have the right lock installed.
At Absolute Security Locksmiths in Folkestone, we’ll help you comply with all the latest fire and insurance regulations. Get in touch today to find out more.