Mr Ewan Clerk

My name is Ewan. CraftLock Ltd is my own company set up to provide you, the customer, with a high quality, reliable and trustworthy service that meets all of your locking needs.Locksmithing is my career and my passion, and when I do work for you I hope that I will be able to pass on to you some of that enthusiasm. I will give you clear and concise communication and your job will be my No.1 priority until you are satisfied. See my website for more detail: www.craftlock.co.uk .(I am still working during Coronavirus, please check bottom of page for full details)<ul><li>Locked-out / Home access problems.</li><li>All lock problems fixed.</li><li>Anti-Snap Locks.</li><li>Extreme high key-protection locking systems.</li><li>Fire safety variant locks for flats and limited dexterity users.</li><li>New locks fitted to wooden doors.</li><li>Replacement and upgrade of locks in wooden or plastic/uPVC doors.</li><li>Repairs to plastic/uPVC doors.</li><li>French door locks, garage doors and door closure problems.</li><li>Additional security products for windows, doors and garages.</li><li>Window Keys</li><li>Key-making for old locks / furniture locks</li><li>Secured-By-Design Keysafes.</li><li>FREE SECURITY SURVEY*</li></ul><ul><li>Fully Qualified (see Checks/Accreditations Tab)</li><li>DBS/CRB Checked </li><li>No call-out charge</li><li>Fixed prices for specific jobs</li><li>Written quotes provided for ALL jobs</li><li>All work guaranteed</li></ul>*(free security survey available Mon-Fri within normal working hours)Lockdown / Coronavirus WorkingCraftLock Ltd locksmiths are still operating through Coronavirus.  During the periods of HIGH RISK and strict lockdown we will only offer emergency locksmith services for LOCK-OUTS, LOCK-INS and INSECURE PROPERTY.  Please consider if the work you are requesting is essential during the periods of highest risk.During the periods of LOWER RISK we are happy to carry out all locksmith tasks whether urgent or not, though normal hours of operation are likely to be reduced.We strongly encourage you to get in touch to discuss your needs so that we can make an appointment for a time that is risk-appropriate.  We can provide advice and estimates over the telephone and if you send photographs by email we can normally provide a quote by email too.The precautions we take: surfaces worked upon are cleaned with soapy water before and after.  Gloves are worn for transiting through a building to get to the work location.  A face visor is worn if building occupants are nearby.  Keys are cleaned before hand-over.  WE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING.The precautions the customer should take: if possible clean down the surfaces to be worked upon before and after a visit.  Make known any special health risks within the household.  PLEASE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Further Information &amp; AdviceFor additional advice, product descriptions and services, please also see:  https://www.locks-solihull.co.uk/

British Standard BS3621 Mortice Lock

Opening of two locks using picking technique.

Secured-By-Design Keysafe

Ultion Sold-Secure Diamond Standard Eurocylinder

The original locking points of this garage were very weak.  Now effectively secured.

Garage Security

Very solid and functional security to protect this gate.

Gate Security

Effective gate security.  It is very important to protect the peripheral boundary of your home, not just your main door.

WP_20160426_09_58_05_Pro

WP_20160719_13_34_25_Pro

Examples

If you have been burgled, examine the outside of the door and these missing/damaged pieces will indicate a lock snapping attack.

Lock Snapping Burglary

A lock snapping attack will cause external door components to be damaged/missing.

Lock Snapping Damage

Just in case you didn't realise, your lock is not meant to look like this - have it done properly!

Just In case...

It's not meant to be like this either, but it's amazing how many thousands of houses have a lock in such a vulnerable state.

Badly Fitted

This isn't just ugly, such a badly fitted lock makes your door extremely vulnerable.

Dangerous

Typical Cylinder Lock Containing No Protections

It's done well over the years, but this kind of lock is out-dated and offers very limited protection against attack.

Old & Bold

This photo shows the sacrificial anti-snap segment that increases resistance to 'lock snapping'.

CraftLock Ltd

A top quality Sold-Secure anti-snap lock, properly fitted.

Is This Your Lock?

It is very important to keep locks appropriately lubricated.

WD-40 Silicone

The recommended eurocylinder to protect against lock snapping.  Fully tested.

Ultion Diamond-Standard Anti-Snap Eurocylinder

This item is extremely common but offers little protection against any form of attack.

Low-security traditional-style nightlatch.

This item upgrades a nightlatch system to a very high security level while retaining improtant safety features.

BS8621 Insurance Standard Hish Security Nightlatch

High security escape-style lock that may form additional security on your door.

Euro-Mortice Lock

Shootbolts on French Doors, sometimes require repair to make doors fully secure.

French Doors

A modern security-rated keysafe newly fitted

Keysafe

Lock Snapping

High security euro-mortice lock fresh fitted to wooden door

High Security

High security mortice lock with escape function

Security + Safety

Internal view of mortice lock showing levers

Inside a lock

BS3621:2007 (High quality Union mortice lock)

Non-British Standard.  A common mortice lock, but does not meet modern standards.

Traditional British nightlatch with rim cylinder for a wooden door.

BS3621: 2007 - A 'must have' for wooden doors.

Types of Lock

Craftlock Ltd

We’ve used Ewan before and he’s always so efficient, reliable and polite. He provides good recommendations and fixes the issue no problem, tidies up after himself.

Great reliable service

10 out of 10!! I have Ewan before and didn't hesitate to call him when I needed a lock replaced. He gave me a clear indication of the cost, arrived on time and quickly and efficiently replaced the old lock. I can heartily recommend Ewan and I will definitely be calling him again next time I need a locksmith.

Excellent service.

We needed a mortice lock replacing on our front door, I did some research as there are some disreputable companies out there who scam customers. I found Ewan and contacted him and he replied almost immediately. I sent him photos of the broken lock and he provided a quote, which was exactly what we ended up paying. He was punctual, very professional and his workmanship was excellent. Very highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent locksmith!

Ewan was amazing with replacing my lock. Great communication, very polite, helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient! Would 100% recommend him and would use this company again if needed.

Great Service From Ewan!

Ewan was well-organised and courteous during our discussions before his arrival. He was very punctual and carried out the work efficiently. He made sure I knew what he had done and how to maintain the new lock. I will certainly use him again.

Very good service

Really quick, clear response to query. Explained everything and easy to book in.  On the day, arrived on time. Did a really good job. Strongly recommend on service and quality

First class service

Average score based on 10 reviews in the last 12 months

Services offered by Craftlock Ltd, working as Locksmith in West Midlands etc

Craftlock Ltd | Locksmith | Birmingham | Checkatrade

My name is Ewan. CraftLock Ltd is my own company set up to provide you, the customer, with a high quality, reliable and trustworthy service that meets all of your locking needs.Locksmithing is my career and my passion, and when I do work for you I hope that I will be able to pass on to you some of that enthusiasm. I will give you clear and concise communication and your job will be my No.1 priority until you are satisfied. See my website for more detail: www.craftlock.co.uk .(I am still working during Coronavirus, please check bottom of page for full details)Locked-out / Home access problems.All lock problems fixed.Anti-Snap Locks.Extreme high key-protection locking systems.Fire safety variant locks for flats and limited dexterity users.New locks fitted to wooden doors.Replacement and upgrade of locks in wooden or plastic/uPVC doors.Repairs to plastic/uPVC doors.French door locks, garage doors and door closure problems.Additional security products for windows, doors and garages.Window KeysKey-making for old locks / furniture locksSecured-By-Design Keysafes.FREE SECURITY SURVEY*Fully Qualified (see Checks/Accreditations Tab)DBS/CRB Checked No call-out chargeFixed prices for specific jobsWritten quotes provided for ALL jobsAll work guaranteed*(free security survey available Mon-Fri within normal working hours)Lockdown / Coronavirus WorkingCraftLock Ltd locksmiths are still operating through Coronavirus.  During the periods of HIGH RISK and strict lockdown we will only offer emergency locksmith services for LOCK-OUTS, LOCK-INS and INSECURE PROPERTY.  Please consider if the work you are requesting is essential during the periods of highest risk.During the periods of LOWER RISK we are happy to carry out all locksmith tasks whether urgent or not, though normal hours of operation are likely to be reduced.We strongly encourage you to get in touch to discuss your needs so that we can make an appointment for a time that is risk-appropriate.  We can provide advice and estimates over the telephone and if you send photographs by email we can normally provide a quote by email too.The precautions we take: surfaces worked upon are cleaned with soapy water before and after.  Gloves are worn for transiting through a building to get to the work location.  A face visor is worn if building occupants are nearby.  Keys are cleaned before hand-over.  WE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING.The precautions the customer should take: if possible clean down the surfaces to be worked upon before and after a visit.  Make known any special health risks within the household.  PLEASE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Further Information &amp; AdviceFor additional advice, product descriptions and services, please also see:  https://www.locks-solihull.co.uk/

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