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Best Price Cylinder Lock Installation in Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton recently performed a restricted cylinder installation for the best price. We installed a restricted rim cylinder on a flat in central Brighton. The customers wanted a restricted cylinder put on their door so when they let people stay there via air B and B they can rest assured that no one can […]
UPVC Door Lock Change in Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a property in the Moulsecoomb area of Brighton for 2x UPVC door lock change. The customer wanted the locks changed as a tenant had recently moved out without returning the keys. LBP locksmith Brighton attended the job within an hour of the customer’s call and completed the job there […]
Home Lock Replacement in Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton attended a property close to Preston park in Brighton and performed a home lock replacement. The customer had concerns that their lock wasn’t working properly and she was worried her or her family may end up locking themselves out in the not too distant future. The lock was a very high security […]
Digital code lock installation commercial Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton recently performed a commercial digital code lock installation. We installed this high security digital code lock at the rear entrance to several commercial premises. They needed a code lock because lots of different people use the gate to access various buildings and having a code rather than lots of keys is more […]
Rim Cylinder and Deadlock Change in Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton performed a rim cylinder deadlock change in Brighton. We changed a rim cylinder and a high security 5 lever deadlock at recently opened shop ‘Vinyl Revolution’ on Duke street in Brighton’s notorious lanes. If you need any lock change for your home or office, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be happy […]
Mortice Lock Upgrade Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton recently did a mortice lock upgrade. We received an enquiry from a customer who was concerned their existing mortice lock didn’t meet the current British standards. LBP locksmith Brighton were unable to say whether or not the lock met the standards without seeing it, so we arranged to view the lock and […]
Apartment Lock Replacement Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called for an apartment lock replacement in the seven dials area of Brighton. The customers had recently purchased a property within the building and very sensibly wanted the locks replaced as they were unsure how many keys were in circulation to their newly acquired dwelling. LBP locksmith Brighton attended the property […]
Same Day Lock Upgrade in Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton made a same day lock upgrade. We replaced a standard traditional style Yale lock with a much higher security ERA British standard version. The upgraded lock is made to withstand many forms of manipulation and bypass methods. If all you have on your wooden front door is a latch type lock be […]
Apartment Lock Change in Central Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called for an apartment lock change in the centre of the city. The customer was concerned that their current night latch lock was not sufficient enough to withstand an attack. We advised what options were available and proceeded to install a British standard Union deadlock. The lock is recognised by all […]
Property Lock Change in Brighton Hollingbury area
LBP locksmith Brighton were called for a property lock change in the Hollingbury area. The customer wanted better security for their communal door. LBP locksmith Brighton installed a GeGe Pextra euro cylinder which operates a deadlock. This particular lock is very high security and additional keys can only be obtained through LBP locksmith Brighton. This […]
Lost Keys – Commercial Lock Change in the Preston area
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to a property for a lock change in the Preston area of Brighton. The customer wanted us to change their front door lock. A couple who were renting a room there had lost the keys the night before. LBP locksmith Brighton would like to advise anybody who loses keys to […]
Property Detainer Deadlocking Latch Change
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called for a detainer deadlocking latch change to a property on the borer of Brighton and Hove. The customer had been having ongoing building work at his dwelling and several people were in possession of sets of keys for quite some time. As a precautionary measure and for peace of mind […]
Domestic deadlock installation in central Brighton
LBP Locksmith Brighton installed a high security, British standard deadlock at a flat. This flat is in a central Brighton location. The customer state that there was a break in. Unfortunately, the thieves stole many valuable items during the break in. Moreover, the thieves managed to bypass their existing latch type lock, commonly known as […]
lock replacement domestic property in hove
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a domestic property in hove. The customer had called to say the nightlatch lock on their door had seized up and they wanted to replace it. LBP locksmith Brighton attended within a couple of hours of their phone call. We assessed the situation and due to the extensive faults […]
Lock change commercial premises for locksmith in central Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a commercial premises in central Brighton. The customer wanted to change their lock after the existing one had become problematic. Unfortunately the customer got the wrong size lock and needed our assistance to fit a new one , of the correct size. LBP locksmith Brighton were able to attend […]
Locksmith domestic job in the Preston area of Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a domestic job in the Preston area of Brighton. The handles on the customers door had broken and needed replacing. LBP locksmith Brighton were able to replace the handles on the first visit and advise on the most likely cause of why they broke, we also recommended that a […]
Broken key locksmith commercial premises in central Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a commercial premises in central Brighton. The customer had unfortunately snapped their key inside the lock on a store cupboard. LBP locksmith Brighton were able to extract the broken key and advise how the problem occurred.
Break in Brighton Easter eggs stolen
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a communal area where residents have individual cupboards. Unfortunately our customers cupboard had been broken into, the heartless thieves stole the Easter eggs which were for the customers grandchildren. LBP locksmith Brighton installed a medium security deadlock in a bid to avoid any further break ins.
Key snapped in hove LBP locksmith called
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to a property in hove as the customers key had snapped in several places and they were unable to gain access to their home. LBP locksmith Brighton arrived twenty minutes after their phone call, gained entry and installed a new cylinder as the previous one had been playing up on […]
Locksmith upgrade BS 5 lever for insurance Hove
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to Hove to change and upgrade a deadlock. The customer had recently moved into the property and was concerned about how many keys were in circulation. The upgrade was requested so that the lock on the door satisfied the requirements of the insurance company. The lock was upgraded to current […]
Broken key in lock prevention – LBP Brighton Locksmiths
We regularly receive call outs in Brighton for broken keys which have become lodged inside a lock. This can effect both doors inside and internally. In the case of an external door you can be locked out causing inconvenience or even loss of business. One of our main locksmith skills is to extract the remaining […]
Emergency Locksmith situation Brighton Central
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to an emergency situation in the centre of Brighton. The mortice lock had seized up and the key was stuck in the locked position. The tenants were concerned for their safety and security. LBP locksmith Brighton arrived at their location within thirty minutes of their initial call. Unfortunately the lock […]
Mortice Chubb lock change in Norfolk Square Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called to open a problematic mortice Chubb lock in Norfolk square. The customer couldn’t open it with either of the two keys he had. LBP locksmith Brighton were able to open the lock non-destructively, clean all the parts and get it working as good as new again. The strike plate on […]
British standard deadlock central Brighton
LBP fitted a British Standards Deadlock in central Brighton. Mortice Dead Locks can only be opened with a key. A strong single bolt locks into the door frame, this makes it a better strength lock. This sort of door lock is not left on a latch. The customer was very happy with the locksmith service […]
house purchase locks change and garage lock change
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to an address in Hove to change all the locks at the property. The customer had just moved down from London as wisely wanted all the locks changed as he was unsure about who else could have copies of the keys to his newly acquired property. At first the customer […]
lock and window replacement Portslade Brighton
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to a property in the Portslade area of Brighton. The customers had several windows that were locked shut, not opening properly and not locking. After receiving three quotes from glaziers based in Brighton to rectify the issues with the windows, they thought they’d try their luck with a locksmith and […]
Extra mortice lock installed burglars left empty handed Brighton
LBP locksmith Brighton were called by a returning customer who’s locks we had changed just the week before when they moved into their new home. When the customers called they were a little concerned having had an attempted break in the night before. Good news was the new locks installed by LBP did suffice and […]
LBP Locksmith installs bolt locks Moulsecoomb Brighton
LBP Locksmith Brighton were booked in to install 4x Yale roller bolt nightlatches on a property in the Moulsecoomb area of Brighton soon to be occupied by students. Roller bolt locks provide a good level of security and you can’t get automatically locked out when the door shuts behind you like you can with a […]
emergency lockout regency mews central Brighton
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to an emergency lock out on Regency Mews in central Brighton. The customers had left the property each assuming that their partner had grabbed a set of keys. Turned out neither of them had picked up their keys before they left. Realising they were locked out (22:30) they called LBP […]
Preston area lost key lock replacement by locksmith Brighton
LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to a property on Waldergrave Road in the Preston area of Brighton. The customers had french doors which lead out to their back garden. The doors were secured with lockable shoot bolts, two on each door, one at the top and one at the bottom. Unfortunately the […]
Lock change for new house Brighton UPVC doors
LBP made a lock change for new house. LBP Locksmith Brighton were called to a property on Fairlie Gardens in Brighton. The customers had recently moved into the property and they were concerned about how many potential keys could be in circulation with other people for their newly acquired home. The property had five external […]
Points to consider when choosing a locksmith
Choosing the right locksmith to do a good job can be difficult. There are many things you should ask the locksmith or find out yourself before booking them to come out and complete the work you need doing. Seeing as the locksmith industry in the UK isn’t regulated, anyone can claim to be a locksmith. […]
emergency domestic locksmith broken key
LBP emergency domestic locksmith were called to an emergency domestic situation in the central Brighton. The customers key had broken in the lock and she was unable to go out. LBP emergency domestic locksmith arrived to the central Brighton address within forty minutes of the initial phone call. We extracted the piece of broken […]
Emergency lock out in central Brighton
Locksmith Brighton were called to an emergency lock out in central Brighton. The customer had left the premises without his key. Realising he left the key inside, he called LBP locksmith Brighton who arrived within half an hour and non-destructively picked the lock and gained entry.
Property security – lock snapping, bumping or cylinder snapping protection
What is lock snapping? For property security lock snapping, cylinder snapping or even lock bumping should be checked. It applies to euro cylinder locks, most commonly found on UPVC doors, they’re also found on composite and aluminium doors. The locks are in wide use on domestic and commercial properties. Our UPVC locksmith service The process […]
installed high security Banham lock in central brighton
Locksmiths Brighton installed this high security Banham lock. The lock was installed in central Brighton to a very high standard and a fair price.
Replace Yale lock or Night Latch door lock advice
Replacing a Yale Lock Night Latch To replace a Yale Lock we suggest you read some information about the Night Latch Lock from LBP Locksmiths Brighton… The Night Latch is commonly known as a Yale Lock, the Nightlatch is found on most wooden doors across the country. The lock itself is a […]
Dominos pizza emergency locksmith call out
Emergency locksmith call out to dominos pizza on Ladies mile road, patcham in Brighton. The key had snapped in the lock and the staff couldn’t gain entry to the premises. LBP Locksmiths Brighton arrived swiftly, extracted the piece of broken key and gained entry to the shop Dominos Pizza’s business is built around great Pizzas […]
Home security tips from LBP Locksmiths Brighton
5 home security tips It goes without saying that the best home security or business security is making it as difficult as possible to gain entry to. The best thing for that is having high security locks for your home, which LBP Locksmiths Brighton can advise on, supply and fit. Here’s some home security handy tips […]
Emergency lock repair Namul Gardner Street Brighton
Emergency Lock repair Gardner Street in central Brighton The Union detainer lock had seized up and couldn’t be operated. LBP Locksmiths Brighton were called out on an emergency lock repair job. LBP took the detainer apart in order to determine where the problem was. After cleaning and reassembling all the components it became clear the […]
deadlock upgrade in central Brighton
LBP locksmiths Brighton made a deadlock upgrade for a customer who was concerned if the lock met insurance requirements. The existing lock didn’t meet the current BS3621:2007 standard for a wooden door. LBP locksmiths Brighton upgraded the lock on the first visit to a high standard and a fair price.
lock repair destructive entry hove
LBP Locksmiths Brighton attended an address in Hove today to make a lock repair where the customer had unfortunately been broken into. They gained entry by busting the handles and snapping the locks out of the door. This method of destructive entry is becoming more and more common with criminals. It’s relatively quiet and shockingly […]
upvc doors anti-snap lock offer OCT
Buy one British Standard lock and get the second half price If you have any upvc (plastic) doors it’s a wise move to have anti-snap locks fitted. It’s more affordable than you may think, the locks are also approved by the insurance companies and the police. For a free, no obligation quote please call us […]
replace lost key ditchling road Brighton
LBP Locksmiths Brighton were called to a job today on Ditchling Road in Brighton. The customer had lost the key to the lock on her rear door and wanted it opened and replaced. LBP Locksmiths Brighton were able to do this on the first visit, the job was a little tricky but we completed it […]
broken key local Brighton retail shop
LBP Locksmiths Brighton carried out a broken key repair job today at a local Brighton retail shop called ‘Snow and Rock’ on Market Street. One of their keys had snapped off in the lock which operates their shutters. LBP Locksmiths Brighton arrived on the job quickly and extracted the piece of broken key. The staff […]
complete window security improvement Saltdean
LBP Locksmiths Brighton completed a window security improvement in the Saltdean Brighton. Nearly every window in the property was operating badly and insure. LBP Locksmiths Brighton replaced hinges, handles and mechanisms to get all the windows operating perfectly.
emergency lock in Clifton Hill
LBP Locksmiths Brighton were called to an emergency lock in today (05/08/15) on Clifton Hill in central Brighton. The customer’s thumb-turner euro cylinder had failed from the inside and therefore he was locked in his apartment. Being a major health and safety issue, LBP Locksmiths Brighton responded to the call out within twenty minutes. Upon […]
Carried out lock repair in Brighton
“Very good.” – Checkatrade review customer in Brighton, 3 June 2015 Reliability & timekeeping: 10 Tidiness: 10 Courtesy: 10 Workmanship: 10
Changed 6x locks
“Punctual, well presented and friendly, clear informed and communication, efficient and effective work.” – Checkatrade review customer in Brighton, 16 June 2015 Reliability & timekeeping: 10 Tidiness: 10 Courtesy: 10 Workmanship: 10
Installed union 3g114e deadlock
“Service excellent. Full confidence in this company and total precision to all work carried out.” – Checkatrade review customer in Brighton, 24 June 2015 Reliability & timekeeping: 10 Tidiness: 10 Courtesy: 10 Workmanship: 10














































