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Locksmith Blog
Real jobs, real locks, and the occasional rescued cat. Notes from over 35 years on the tools around Southampton.
Snapped Key Removal and Lock Replacement in Marchwood, Southampton
Called to a property in Marchwood, Southampton, where a key had become stuck and broken inside the door lock. Here is how the job went.
ReadGaining Entry and Lock Upgrade in Totton, Southampton
Called to a commercial unit in Totton, Southampton, where access was required after the existing key was unavailable.
ReadCommercial Locksmith Services Southampton
IMA Locksmith Southampton offers reliable commercial locksmith services across Southampton: panic door systems, fire exits and internal locking sys...
ReadShould I Get IMA Locksmith to Change My Locks When Buying a New Property?
Yes, it is generally a good idea to change the locks when you buy a new property. Even though you receive the keys from the seller, there is no gua...
ReadBurglary to Outhouse
The unfortunate aftermath of intruders snapping a standard lock in the New Forest area. Here is what a correctly fitted anti-snap cylinder would ha...
ReadBritish Standard 3 Star Conversion
Before and after shots of a British Standard 3 star conversion: 2 star BS chrome handles combined with a 1 star BS Ultion cylinder.
ReadGoogle and Checkatrade Reviews
Google and Checkatrade reviews play a massive part in helping you choose a trustworthy local locksmith. Here is why they matter.
ReadGate Security
IMA Locksmith secured properties in Hythe, Totton, Marchwood and Ashurst this week, including a reliable gate security lock in Marchwood.
ReadIMA Locksmith, Collapsed Snib
Called to a customer in SO45, Dibden Purlieu, where a Yale night latch had failed due to a collapsed locking snib. Fifteen minutes later, safe and ...
ReadIMA, Your 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith
IMA Locksmith Southampton is headed up by Richard, available 24 hours for all your emergency locksmith requirements, residential or commercial.
ReadMortice Lock Gain Entry
Mortice locks on your main front door need to conform with British Standard 3621 for insurance purposes. Here is a tricky BS3621 gain entry job.
ReadKey Safes
IMA Locksmith installed a key safe for a client in an apartment block this week. Key safes come in all shapes and sizes, including police approved ...
ReadCat Rescue Service Included
A customer on holiday called asking for unforced entry to their house after the cat sitter lost the key. IMA Locksmith to the rescue in SO30.
ReadUltion Nuki Conversion
A mortice to euro cylinder conversion in Fareham in preparation for a Nuki smart lock with biometric fingerprint pad and numeric entry.
ReadCan You Handle It
IMA Locksmith carries a vast range of uPVC handles on board. If you have a wobbly handle in Botley, Warsash, Lymington, Eastleigh, Totton or Fareha...
ReadHappy Customers
Receiving positive reviews is one of the biggest compliments you can wish for, especially in the emergency services IMA Locksmith provides.
Read3 Star British Standard Security
2 star British Standard handles along with 3 star British Standard Ultion WXM cylinders installed for a client in Lower Upham.
ReadGarden Security
IMA Locksmith can provide a security solution to keep unwanted intruders at bay, starting with a proper gate lock.
ReadOld Church Bridge Ward Key Hand Cut
St Mary’s Church Bishopstoke: rebuilding a main entry door mortice lock fitted in 1890 after a forced entry, with a hand cut bridge ward key.
ReadOval Euro Cylinder Lock Installation
Another satisfied customer requesting a new lock in the shape of an oval profile euro cylinder, fitted in a Southampton apartment.
ReadNight Latches
IMA Locksmith professionally supplies and installs all types of night latches, including British Standard insurance approved models.
ReadKey Cutting Services
IMA Locksmith supplies an on-site key cutting service. Keys cut and tested at your premises, so every copy works before I leave.
Read10 Year Warranty and £2500 Guarantee
IMA Locksmiths now supply and install the APECS AP range of cylinders: BSI 3 star Kitemark, Sold Secure Diamond, 10 year warranty.
ReadWhat Is an Anti Snap Lock?
An anti-snap lock lets the front section of the euro cylinder break away when attacked, leaving the lock body intact and the door secure.
ReadIMA Locksmith Services
IMA Locksmith services cover all of the SO postcodes, plus Lymington and Fareham. Non-destructive entry methods, always.
ReadUpgrading to Ultion 3 Star British Standard Locks
IMA Locksmiths receive a lot of calls from customers who require a lock upgrade, and it always involves installing the Ultion range of locks.
ReadMoving Into a New Apartment
A previous customer’s son purchased a new apartment and needed the front door lock replaced, plus a free security assessment found a weak balcony d...
ReadFaulty Front Door Entry Lock
A letting agency called about a tenant’s stiff front door lock. Servicing the Ingersoll SC73 night latch saved the client a small fortune.
ReadGot a lock doing something strange?
Most of these posts started with a phone call that began "this might sound odd, but". Call, it will not be the strangest thing I have heard.
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