Locksmith Frith LTD

Locksmith Frith LTD We are a local locksmith, providing domestic and commercial services to Midlands & Staffordshire area
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Smart locks can be a great bit of tech… until they start becoming unreliable.In this case, the customer had experienced ...
03/06/2026

Smart locks can be a great bit of tech… until they start becoming unreliable.

In this case, the customer had experienced ongoing problems with their smart lock setup and decided they wanted to return to a more traditional locking arrangement.

After removing the faulty smart lock system, we fitted a repair plate and installed new hardware to properly secure and strengthen the door again 👍

Sometimes the best solution isn’t adding more technology — it’s going back to a simple, reliable setup that works every day.

Cabinet locks always seem to fail at the worst possible moment.Usually right after somebody says:“Nobody’s opened that d...
02/06/2026

Cabinet locks always seem to fail at the worst possible moment.

Usually right after somebody says:
“Nobody’s opened that drawer in years” 😂

Then suddenly the one thing they desperately need is trapped inside.

Thankfully this one was opened and sorted without damage 👍

Older timber door locks can often become unreliable after years of use and repainting.This Union sashlock replacement he...
01/06/2026

Older timber door locks can often become unreliable after years of use and repainting.

This Union sashlock replacement helped restore:
• Smoother locking
• Better latch operation
• More reliable security

A lock doesn’t have to completely fail before it’s worth replacing.

Sometimes improving reliability is just as important as improving security.

One of the first things many people do after moving house is change the locks.And honestly… it’s one of the smartest thi...
30/05/2026

One of the first things many people do after moving house is change the locks.

And honestly… it’s one of the smartest things you can do.

No matter how trustworthy previous owners were, you never truly know:
• How many spare keys exist
• Who may still have copies
• Whether keys were ever lost

This customer in Walsall wanted the reassurance of knowing they were now the only people with working keys to their new home 👍

Simple change.
Big peace of mind.

ABS 3-star cylinders are designed to help resist some of the most common burglary attack methods used against euro cylin...
29/05/2026

ABS 3-star cylinders are designed to help resist some of the most common burglary attack methods used against euro cylinders.

Features like anti-snap protection and sacrificial sections are there for a reason.

Many people don’t realise their existing cylinder may offer very little resistance until after an attempted break-in.

This upgrade helped improve security while keeping the customer’s existing door setup.

Apparently if I had more hair, this is what I’d look like 😂To be fair, the fringe is probably more maintained than most ...
28/05/2026

Apparently if I had more hair, this is what I’d look like 😂

To be fair, the fringe is probably more maintained than most of the locks I get called out to.

Some days it’s lockouts.
Some days it’s broken mechanisms.
Some days it’s driving around fuelled entirely by coffee and poor decisions.

But somehow we keep the doors working 👍

Handles do more than just open and close the door.Loose, worn or damaged handles can start affecting:• Door alignment• L...
27/05/2026

Handles do more than just open and close the door.

Loose, worn or damaged handles can start affecting:
• Door alignment
• Locking performance
• Security
• Day-to-day reliability

This worn handle setup had started causing operational issues before eventually needing replacement.

New hardware fitted and the door back working properly again 👍

Garage handles and locks take a lot of abuse over the years.Constant use, weather exposure and dirt buildup can eventual...
26/05/2026

Garage handles and locks take a lot of abuse over the years.

Constant use, weather exposure and dirt buildup can eventually lead to:
• Stiff operation
• Keys sticking
• Lock failures
• Difficult opening

This garage lock replacement had everything operating smoothly again for the customer 👍

A lock usually gives warning signs before complete failure — the trick is not ignoring them.

Not all euro cylinders are created equal.This is an Ultion 3-star cylinder, a very popular choice for high security. Usu...
25/05/2026

Not all euro cylinders are created equal.

This is an Ultion 3-star cylinder, a very popular choice for high security. Usually installed to help improve resistance against common attack methods such as:
• Lock snapping
• Picking
• Drilling

This one though, failed completely out of the blue.

The section where the key first enters had actually fallen out when the customer tried to unlock the door.

Even high-security products can occasionally fail unexpectedly, especially after years of daily use.

Solution:
Replace with a better quality high-security cylinder 👍

Ever wondered what actually fails inside a door lock?This worn multipoint gearbox had reached the end of its life after ...
24/05/2026

Ever wondered what actually fails inside a door lock?

This worn multipoint gearbox had reached the end of its life after years of daily use. Replacing failed components early can often prevent full lockouts and additional damage to the door.

Inside these mechanisms are dozens of moving parts constantly under pressure.

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Rowan Grove
Burntwood
WS74RL

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+447788418186

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