If you have snapped your key inside a lock by trying to apply enough brute force to get the key to open the door, the last thing you want to do is to try fixing it yourself. YouTube and TikTok videos might claim to have life hacks that can help but these DIY fixes might make matters even worse – and more costly! The best approach is to call upon our residential locksmith service as soon as you can so our expert locksmiths can undo the damage caused and let you into your building with minimal hassle. Don’t Attempt to Fix a Broken Key The simple truth is that there is no magical cure for a brok ..read more

Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. This is particularly the case with regards to locks as failing to change old locks when building owners have swapped over or delaying the repair of a broken lock could both be costly. High quality locks that have been installed professionally provide security, so if you are moving to a new office or want to install new locks as part of good business practice, call upon our commercial locksmith service to help. If you have just taken over the use of a building for business purposes from another company, it is important to change the lo ..read more

Don’t get locked out in the cold – call upon an emergency locksmith in Northampton that has 40 years of experience in the specific trade you need at that time. You can hardly get a more seasoned locksmith than a professional team who have been in the trade for decades and built up a robust knowledge of both the area, plus how to hone their craft. Time & Location If you need to call an emergency locksmith in Northampton, time is everything. Ultimately, you need access as soon as possible so having an expert locksmith to call upon who already knows the area intrinsically well is invaluable ..read more

There is very little more important to a home or business owner than the security of the building. The last thing you want to deal with when you are locked out of your home or (God forbid) faced with a burglary is added expenses and long wait times. As conscientious locksmiths, we offer a 24/7 emergency locksmith service to all our covered areas listed, along with a free quote. Should your locks need replacing – such as in the unfortunate event of a break-in, our expert team are committed to responding within the hour when contacted between 7.30am and 8pm with our first-rate lock replacement ..read more

Even though we’ve all been ‘staying home’ as much as we can in 2020 and the first half of 2021, there’s bound to be times when we’ve forgotten our keys, locked ourselves out or a lock has failed. Now that we’re starting the phased return back to work and into our social lives, there are more opportunities for us to lose our keys, become distracted and lock ourselves and no one inside to let us back in! If this happens, you can of course call GPB Locksmith for some help, but we’ve put together some tips on spring cleaning your security to help you stay in check. Keep a Spare Many people choose ..read more

Property crime is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, meaning it’s important to do what you can to secure your home and deter any potential thieves. We’ve put together these six tips from our locksmiths in Northampton for making your home more secure. Keep Your Keys Safe Never stash a key to your property outside as this makes your property vulnerable to unwanted guests. Secondly, don’t keep all your keys in one place by the front or back door as this would allow a burglar to access your entire home! Update Your Locks Weak, old locks on outbuildings like sheds, garages, and even windows ..read more

When you need to call upon our services, we are poised to provide you with a high-quality locksmith in Northampton or any of the other areas we are so familiar with. Since the highest point of concern when anything goes awry with locks (and keys) is the safety and security of the goods and valuable inside the building, we can advise you of how to protect your property. Stay Secure If you are concerned about protecting your building from intruders, you might be surprised to know you can actually buy fake CCTV cameras and alarms to pose as real ones. Of course, if you have a commercial property ..read more

Amidst everything else you must do when moving into a new home, changing the locks can feel like just one chore too many. However, it is essential that changing the locks is first on your priority list, as recommended by our locksmiths in Kettering. Did you know you’re almost twice as likely to be burgled in the first year after you move into a new home than at any other time and almost three times as likely to be burgled than someone who has been settled in their property for over a decade? On top of that, households that have taken no security measures or set in place any deterrents are an a ..read more

Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing across the country and many are set to return to their jobs, we’re prised and ready to help those needing to gain access to businesses or buildings long untouched. After a year working from home, we suspect more than a few sets of keys may have been waylaid, which is why we’re on hand to help businesses and homeowners gain access, replace locks and fixed snapped keys in the Northamptonshire areas. Of course, we’re all returning to work with the ‘new normal’ to content with and whether this means more social distancing, greater handwashing facilities o ..read more