The Yorkshire Lock and Door Man

23/12/2025

I am now closed now until 29th of December, and then closing again from 31st of December 2025 until the 2nd of January 2026. Just like to say thankyou to all that have supported the business through 2025, and wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year!

21/11/2025

Do you live in a flat? Own or rent out a flat? Does the door use an older mortise lock that uses a traditional key? Convert it to a safer and more convenient euro thumb turn lock. You will no longer need a key to lock/exit the property when inside. No frantically looking for keys when there's a knock at the door or an emergency. No locking your flatmate out when you accidentally leave a key in the back of the door. Comply with fire regulations and other H&S laws if you are a landlord. Need the service then give us a call.

14/08/2025

Sorry if you have been one of the customers that cannot get hold of me. Since Monday there has been no access to emails, and the website has been offline. I am currently being held to ransom by a company wanting to take control of all my marketing. Well after loosing almost a week of trade I don't think that they will be getting the gig! The issue is being worked on and will hopefully be resolved soon. Telephone lines are still working, if there is no answer just leave a message. As you can imagine with no emails, the phone lines are rather busy!

02/08/2025

🚪 Locked out? Don’t fall for bait-and-switch scams.

Rogue locksmiths are flooding search results with low call-out prices — then charging hundreds once they arrive.

Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones:
✅ Save the number of a vetted MLA Approved Locksmith at www.locksmiths.co.uk
✅ Share trusted contacts with elderly relatives, students, and tenants
✅ Save more than one MLA locksmith number in case your first is unavailable

🎧 Caught out or overcharged?
👉 Report it - https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/public/complaints/

Locked out. Not caught out.
🔎 Find an MLA Approved locksmith near you: www.locksmiths.co.uk

24/07/2025

Greater Manchester Police have given out advice on how to prevent "lock snapping" burglaries

16/07/2025

17/03/2025

Had a couple of antique furniture locks in the workshop last week. New keys made by hand to pattern and the locks serviced. Despite how time consuming the task can be, it is very rewarding to bring something back into service.

24/02/2025

Organised the Master Locksmiths Association MLA Northern Regional meeting this weekend and picked up an extra qualification along the way. Mechanical Push Button Locks are probably the most effective and easiest for of access control for buildings, internal rooms or gates. We do all kinds of access control, from mechanical and digital push button locks. Electronic locking with card, fob, PIN or remote access solutions suitable for single doors, multiple doors and multiple site systems.

04/02/2025

Rogue locksmiths are on the rise, and will probably get worse as everyone starts to feel the pinch financially. Here is some advice on how to avoid a rogue and what to do if you've been a victim

🚨 Warning: In January, we received almost 30 reports of rogue locksmiths overcharging for emergency lockouts. Victims not only face hefty financial losses but also report feeling vulnerable and distressed after the experience.

Some individuals were charged over £1,000 for a simple lockout, with one shocking case at £1,800! 😱 Many were initially quoted £49-89 for a callout, only to be hit with a much higher final bill.

Reports have come in from areas including Maidstone, London, Aylesbury, Rickmansworth, Coulsdon, Banbury, Sutton, Fareham, Hemel Hempstead, Wickham, Barrow-In-Furness, Bedford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Surrey, Dunfermline, Kent, and Orpington.

Don’t fall for scams! Here’s how to protect yourself: 👇

🔐 Find an MLA Approved locksmith in your area at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk
🔐 Save their contact number in your phone for emergencies

👇 If you think you've been scammed, report it here👇 https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/public/complaints/

👇 Learn how to spot a rogue locksmith 👇
https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/how-to-spot-rogue-locksmith/

👇 Been overcharged by a locksmith? Here's what to do 👇
https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/complaining-about-a-locksmith/

23/01/2025

Here the MLA explains about blow torch burglaries and how to prevent them.

You may have heard of the recent crime called Blowtorch burglary, we will tell you how to prevent this from happening to your door locks & how common blowtorch burglary is.

08/01/2025

Some advice from the Master Locksmiths Association MLA to help avoid the cowboys 🤠

Always Verify Your Locksmith

A recent complaint has brought attention to a widespread scam affecting residents in the London Borough of Camden. In this scam, fraudulent locksmiths place stickers on apartment intercoms and letterboxes, making residents believe that the locksmith advertised is the building's approved professional. One resident shared their experience of feeling pressured and uncomfortable after calling a locksmith in an emergency lockout, only to later realise they had been misled.

To protect yourself:

🔐 Always verify the locksmith advertised on stickers
🔐 If the locksmith is not authorised by your building management company, ask them for permission to remove the sticker immediately
🔐 Find your local MLA Approved Locksmith at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk
🔐 Save the contact number to your phone for emergencies

By taking these steps, you can help ensure that you're not targeted by scams. Stay vigilant and always confirm the legitimacy of service providers!

👇 How to spot a rogue locksmith 👇
https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/how-to-spot-rogue-locksmith/

👇 Overcharged by a locksmith - What to do 👇
https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/complaining-about-a-locksmith/

17/12/2024

'You get what you pay for' as the saying goes. When you get quotes for work it's important to find out why there is a difference in price. As you can see here, the cheapest is not always the best. This is an external door at the rear of a business premises. Rear doors tend to be more secluded allowing thieves more time to gain entry, as you can see in the photos this door is not of a solid construction, so it took thieves a matter of seconds to break through and gain entry. Had the door been of better quality the outcome could have been very different.