Adam Novak
Adam writes for Top Rated Locksmiths, with a focus on helping homeowners compare quotes and ask the right questions. Away from the desk, he is a regular at the local parkrun.
Articles by Adam Novak
Van Security Locks and How Tradespeople Can Stop Tool Theft
Which extra locks a van can have, how slamlocks, deadlocks and hook locks differ, what fitting costs per door, and the police advice on tools, vaults and insurance for tradespeople and couriers.
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How to Choose a Motorbike Lock and What Sold Secure Ratings Mean
What the Sold Secure Gold and Diamond powered cycle ratings mean for motorbike locks, chains and ground anchors, how insurers use them, and how to lock and store a motorbike properly.
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Home Security Checklist Before You Go on Holiday
A practical checklist before you go on holiday: locking doors and windows properly, hiding keys, timers and post, outbuildings, social media and what to check in your home insurance.
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How to Choose a Bike Lock Using Sold Secure Ratings
What the Sold Secure Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond ratings mean, how insurers use them, how to lock a bike properly and why even a top rated lock is not a guarantee.
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Lost or Stolen House Keys and Whether You Need New Locks
What to do when house keys are lost or stolen, when changing the locks is the sensible move, why insurers care, who to tell and what a locksmith visit to replace lost keys may cost.
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Where Are the Best Rated Locksmiths in the UK?
Our locksmiths ratings report for 2026: the best rated counties and towns, the four nations compared and what customers praise most, from 190,264 Google reviews.
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Window Restrictors and How They Keep Children Safe
What window restrictors do, which windows need them, how far a window should open, how to keep a fire escape route and what landlords should know.
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How Much Does uPVC Door Handle Replacement Cost?
What a locksmith charges in 2026 to repair or replace a uPVC door handle, when the real fault is the gearbox, which handles are most secure and how they are sized.
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Fire Door Locks and the Rules for Flats and Fire Exits
Whether a fire door can be locked, the rules for fire exits, how panic bars and push pads work and what to check before changing a flat's front door lock.
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Police Approved Key Safes and Where to Fit One
What police approved means for a key safe, where and how one should be fitted, how to manage the code safely and what professional fitting costs in 2026.
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Auto Locksmith or Main Dealer for Replacement Car Keys?
Lost or broken car keys? How an auto locksmith compares with a main dealer on price, speed and security, and what proof you will need.
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