Our security guide to locks
Thanet Locksmith's Expert Guide to Home Security: Anti-Snap Locks Explained Protecting Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs from modern break-in methods. From Ian, Your Local DBS-Checked Expert: With over 35 years in the security sector , I can tell you that lock-snapping is the biggest threat facing Thanet homeowners today. This guide explains how to check your own home and what solution actually works. 1. The Number One Threat: Lock Snapping Lock snapping is a quick, quiet, and destructive burglary technique targeting standard Euro Cylinder locks , which are common on uPVC doors, composite doors, and some patio doors across Thanet. A burglar can snap a standard, non-secure cylinder in under 30 seconds using simple tools, completely bypassing the door's multi-point locking mechanism. If your key has a cylinder lock, it is vital to know if it is protected. 2. How to Check if Your Lock is Safe Checking your lock is easy. Look for three specific security marks on the front meta...
