Due to the boom in upvc doors around 20 to 30 years ago they are now the most common type of door found on residential houses in Leeds. Over the past 10 years composite doors have grown massivly in popularity but at the moment based on what we see upvc are by far still the most comon. Composite doors still use the same type of locking mechanisms that upvc doors do however so everything in this post still really applies to both of these types of door.

There are numerous parts that make up the t...

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1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds are proud to announce we are members of Checkatrade.com. After many years of trading and building up online reviews from all over the web we thought it was time to back this up with some substance. 

There are so many referrals websites out there that allow a quick business sign up with no relevant checks done. So we decided we wanted to stand out from the crowd and join a site that was stricter on who was aloud to join. Our thought process behind this was that if i...
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Tool theft from vans is now almost at epidemic levels with constant posts being uploaded to social media on a daily basis. Tool theft has risen by 30% in the last year alone and unless something is done about it you can only imagine it will carry on rising. We regularly see the same type of break in techniques used over and over again so we’ve decided to provide tradesman with a few tips to help secure their livelihoods. All models of vans seem to have different issues with the manufactures...

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Security tips whilst your away on holiday

Now that spring is upon us and the weather is heating up its almost time to enjoy that well deserved summer holiday. It’s important to also remember that domestic burglary’s actually increase by around 10% during the summer time. From our experience sunshine seems to make home owners more relaxed with security compared to the dark nights of winter. 

However there’s preventative measures that can be taken to ensure your home is as secure as it can ...
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With so many anti snap locks now on the market how do you know which one to choose? A quick internet search will reveal many different makes and models with varying levels of security and lock snapping protection.

Here's our quick guide to the different standards and what they all mean.

British Standard Kite mark Only 

A euro cylinder which only has the British standard log engraved onto either the front face of the lock or the side of the lock doesn't mean its an anti snap lock. A euro lock wit...
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Over the last five years or so lock snapping has become a big issue around Leeds and West Yorkshire and from what we can gather its also now becoming a problem in other areas of the country. There's been a huge focus on products that can fight back against lock snapping. There has been a rapid rise in anti snap locks been produced with a huge influx of new makes and models.  



We are always looking for the most secure and up to date products to supply and fit for our customers. We extensively t...
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