11 Methods of Entry Used by Burglars

Burglars and other intruders use a number of ways to gain access to a secured property. Here we briefly explain 10 common methods of entry a burglar or intruder might use. All these methods can [...]

Typical business store front doors and windows are structurally different than that of a residential property. They also use different lock hardware and have very different security and access [...]

We always recommend changing locks on a new home, whether on a house or an apartment and also on a new business. We have very good reasons for doing this and we have dealt with many unfortunate [...]

Many buildings in the St. John’s and surrounding areas have poorly designed lock hardware installed. Use of poor quality and cheaply designed locks result in a number of common problems for [...]

We often get called out to repair damage done by someone posing as a locksmith who then damages a home owner’s property. This story recounts one of those times. I responded to a call around [...]

A keyless lock is simply a lock that does not require a physical key to unlock and grant the user access through the door. Keyless locks can be electronic touchscreen locks that take batteries or [...]

Locksmiths and locksmith companies that offer low priced service do so at the expense of their clients. Using cheap locksmiths put users at risk of lock failure, burglary and consumer scams. Here [...]

Wooden doors are often the target of forced entry by burglars. Forced entry on doors is usually in the form of kicking, prying, or an aggressive attack through the door on the lock itself. Here [...]

Sliding glass doors are easy targets for burglars. Intuitively it seems that the glass could easily be broken and then walked through but this is not as common as other successful break and enter [...]