Insurance-Approved Locks for Businesses in Kensington
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Insurance approved locks are the perfect solutions for any residential or commercial property – especially when we are talking about the Kensington area. Widely known as one of the most expensive areas in London, the borough of Kensington has property values averaging millions of pounds when it’s a residential properties, and tens of millions for some of the larger commercial properties.
It’s no wonder, then, that most insurance companies and UK insurance providers require business premises to have the recommended security upgrades and door locks in case they are broken into and their assets stolen.
Insurance requirements vary from provider to provider, but all of them share the basics that a business premises needs to have lock installations fit for insurance purposes.
If you don’t have the correct locks fitted on your business, then there’s a high chance your insurance company won’t pay out should the worst happen. For example, try choose thumb turn locks whenever it’s possible.
Reach out to us 24/7 to get the best quality of service for your business, whatever you need.
We always fit high-quality British Standard locks
Good business security starts with high-quality, secure locks that are designed to prevent break ins.
If your current locks are not performing as they should, then we provide locksmith serivces in the West London Kensington area for home or business premises to make sure that your locks meet British Standards.
It doesn’t matter whether you have wooden, metal, uPVC, or composite doors for your business premises, we can install the best quality, five-lever mortice locks. All these are known for their adherence to British Standards.
We offer expert advice to business owners regarding their security practices and we can get your locks changes and new keys made in under an hour so you are fully compliant with any insurance providers’ requirements.
Secure your commercial premises with BS3621 locks and Insurance Approved Locks
For maximum safety, insurance companies prefer that businesses have the gold standard of locks – BS3621 locks.
There are extensively tested locking systems that can be installed on any kind of door and are designed to improve home security and secure your business.
These locks should be fitted to your external doors, both front and back if your business has them, to protect you from burglary.
Insurance providers advise that BS3621 locks form part over your overall security system because they can withstand multiple attempts at forced entry.
For full compliance, doors should have these British Standards Institute locks with a minimum of 5 levers in order to be fully compliant.
We can perform a free security survey on your property, and make sure everything is in order for insurace purposes with our strong BS3621 locks for businesses. Also, we can also help if you have other issues such as lost keys or problems with your windows locks.
We make sure your door lock and door frame are both secure
Home insurance and business insurance policies have specific requirements when it comes to the type of property you own and whether your locking system is adequate.
It’s not just high quality locks that make a home insurance policy valid in the event of a break in, but how the lock is fitted too.
Most locks on front doors have multi-point locking systems and lever mortices to ensure they lock firmly into the frame.
Additional security comes from the fact that the door frame is also solid, so that it can’t be kicked down and access gained by force to your property.
We can fit a new door lock to most types of doors that fit snugly and securely into your door frame, whether you have the new lock installed on a wooden door, a uPVC door, a metal door, or a composite door.
Security requirements needed for insurance compliance on your business premises when choosing Insurance Approved Locks
A minimum level of security is needed for insurance to be compliant, and an insurance company may request this on everything from door and window locks to things like security grills and roll-down shutters.
Moreover, we are verified locksmiths for insurance compliance, and can provide first-class advice on any commercial compliance upgrades you might need to meet minimum standards.
We’ll look at your current door locks and window locks, as well as other security systems you have in place to make sure that everything is compliant with your insurance policy, including British Standard locks.
Get in touch and we will recommend the best option for your door, such as Ingersoll, ABS, Banham, Mul-t-lock and so on. Moreover, we can help with mortice lock installation, night latch installation, high security bolts or traditional door lock fitting.
Our locksmith services are for both business security and home security
Our locksmith services are based in Kensington, and we have many years of experience helping homeowners and business owners to achieve the highest levels of security, especially as they live and operate their businesses in such a high target area for burglaries.
The last thing you want is for an insurance claim on thousands of pounds worth of assets to be denied simply because you failed to comply with lock requirements from your policy if you experience a break in.
5-lever mortice locks are the best way to protect your investments and your family too, and smart locks are gaining in popularity in more high tech homes and businesses.
If you live in a high-value home or have a business property worth many millions of pounds, then you might even need to fit burglar alarms and other forms of security such as night latches.
We conduct security audits and give additional security recommendations
Kensington Locksmith London will provide locksmith services that can bring you up to code with any insurance requirements by insurance providers. So, whether it’s adding new security upgrades that comply with British Standards, or window locks for ground floor windows that are easily accessible.
Thanks to our local locksmith services in Kensington, we can pay a visit to your business and conduct a thorough check of all windows, doors, and security systems you have in place to let you know whether or not it is compliant.
We conduct lock repairs to mortice locks after a break in which may have weakened the locking mechanisms, and could invalidate your insurance if you’re burgled again.
FAQs
Q: Does my door lock conform to BS3621?
If your locks are BS3621 rated, check the faceplate for a Kitemark stamp. There will be a B inside of a heart symbol and the figures BS3621. Your lock might not be compliant if you can’t see it, but our locksmiths can check it for you.
Does Yale have locks that are BS3621 rated?
BS3621 is a lock standard by the British Standards Institute (BSI) for thief-resistant locks. Yale does have locks that are BS3621 rated, but not every lock is, so you’ll have to check if it has the Kitemark engraving. This is especially true if it is fitted on a business with high-value assets.
Can you claim back locksmith expenses on insurance?
Most insurance providers have it written into their insurance policy that expenses like locksmith services can be claimed back in certain circumstances. This includes if you are locked out and we need to destroy the door, frame, or lock in the process of regaining entry, but always read the small print.
Do I need night latches on my door?
Night latches offer another layer of added security, but they need to be combined with another lock to meet the high standards that insurance companies require.
We always recommend having your insurance-compliant lock fitted first, and then think about secondary options to boost security.
Need an emergency locksmith in Kensington to install Insurance Approved Locks?
If you need lock repairs from a DBS-checked locksmith, give us a call today on 07884675945 or reach out to us on our website.
Our experts will ensure high levels of safety for your property. So, we’ll be there whether you need new locks installed on your door or broken keys removed from doors, are locked out, or need windows opened for safety compliance in case of an emergency.
Also, we’ll upgrade your property’s security, making sure that locks changed meet British Standards, and that any burglary attempt will not be made easy due to faulty locks.
More than that, Kensington Locksmith London can fit your lock day or night to secure your home and business. Plus, we will also provide other services like fixing safe locks and creating replacement keys.