Fensome Locksmith Ltd

19/08/2026

13% of UK businesses suffered a security breach last year.

Most of them had locks. Most of them thought they were secure. The difference between a business that is secure and one that only looks secure is often a single conversation with the right locksmith.

Fensome Locksmiths offer FREE commercial security surveys for businesses across Northampton and Northamptonshire. Craig will assess your current locks, identify any vulnerabilities, and give you an honest picture of where you stand. No sales pressure. No obligation. MLA-approved.

Is yours protected? - Call 01604 661 872 to book your 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 commercial security survey.

18/08/2026

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦: When did you last change the locks on your rental property?

If a tenant left in the last six months and you haven't changed or rekeyed the locks since, you cannot be sure who has access to your property. Previous tenants, their family members, or anyone they gave a key to may still be able to enter.

Rekeying is the fastest and most cost-effective solution. The existing lock body stays in place. The internal mechanism is changed so the old key no longer works. A new key is issued. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes and is far cheaper than replacing the entire lock.

Fensome Locksmiths work with landlords and property managers across Northampton and Northamptonshire. Fast turnaround. No call-out fee. MLA-approved. Call Craig on 01604 661 872.

12/08/2026

Your office could be empty for two weeks this August. Is it secure?

Hybrid working has changed the risk profile for offices across Northamptonshire. Premises that were once occupied five days a week are now empty for longer periods, making them a more attractive target outside working hours.

Before your team heads off on holiday, it is worth asking three questions.

Do you know exactly who holds a key to your premises?
Has anyone left the business recently without returning their key?
Are your locks rated to meet your current insurance requirements?

Fensome Locksmiths can carry out a FREE commercial security survey for your business, covering key control, lock ratings, and insurance compliance.

Call Craig on 01604 661 872 to book.
No obligation. MLA-approved. Covering most of Northamptonshire.

07/08/2026

Did your summer staff hand back their keys before they left?

Every employee who leaves your business with a key is a potential security risk. A spare key in the wrong hands can give someone unauthorised access to your premises, stock, and equipment. Most business owners only think about this after a problem occurs.

Rekeying your locks after a staff departure means the old key stops working immediately. Your existing locks are kept. Your remaining staff get new keys. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes per lock and costs a fraction of what a break-in would.

Fensome Locksmiths offer rekeying, lock changes, and master key systems for businesses across Northampton and most of Northamptonshire. MLA-approved. DBS checked. No call-out fee.

We also offer a FREE security survey for commercial premises. Call Craig on 01604 661 872 to book yours.

05/08/2026

Just as your locks are unique, so are your needs.📍 🔐

Our team of locksmiths are flexible. We will show up, even if you need to run out to that appointment, or if you’re stuck at work and your partner is the one who needs our assistance. No matter the situation, we will maintain communication to keep you informed throughout every step of the process.

After walking you through the process and providing you with any advice we have, we will make sure to clean up after ourselves. You already have a lot to handle moving forward, such as a landlord calling about a faulty lock or a worried partner waiting for confirmation that you made it inside and your dog didn’t destroy the house. The last thing you need to worry about is sawdust to hoover or fallen screws to collect.

Instead of a mess, we’ll leave you with peace of mind that your property is secure.

Need a locksmith who works around you? Fensome Locksmiths offers flexible, clean and caring service in Northampton — your needs always come first.

30/07/2026

Burglary is falling nationally. But lock snapping is still happening in Northamptonshire.

There were around 245,000 burglaries in England and Wales in 2024/25, the lowest figure since 2002. That is good news. But local police forces, including Northamptonshire Police, are still actively warning residents about lock snapping on UPVC and composite doors. The technique does not require skill or specialist tools. It works on any standard euro cylinder, however new the door is.

The cost of a single anti-snap cylinder upgrade with Fensome Locksmiths starts from approximately £155 plus VAT fitted. The cost of repairing a door after a forced entry runs to over £1,000 on average, before accounting for anything stolen.

MLA-approved. DBS checked. No call-out fee. Call Craig on 01604 661 872.

29/07/2026

We are prompt so that you can stick to your schedule.📍 🔐

Even on your best day, we promise not to keep you waiting. Whether you can't access your house or are dealing with an evicted tenant, our locksmiths will be on time. While we have a 30-minute local response time, we will arrive as quickly as traffic allows, even in a non-emergency.

Once we arrive, we will get straight to work. In most instances, we complete our jobs within 1 hour of arrival, allowing you to get on with your day.

Locked out or need a lock replaced? Our punctual Northampton locksmiths respond quickly and efficiently, so you can get on with your day.

23/07/2026

What happens when a burglar tries to snap a lock?

With a standard euro cylinder, the answer is straightforward. A burglar applies force to the exposed section of the barrel using a basic tool or even a hard tug. The cylinder snaps in two. The internal mechanism is exposed. The door opens in seconds. The whole process takes under 10 seconds and requires no locksmith knowledge.

This is why Northamptonshire Police have specifically warned homeowners across the county to check their euro cylinders. Standard cylinders fitted as standard on new-build and older UPVC doors often offer no protection against this technique at all.

With an APECS 3 Star anti-snap cylinder fitted, the attack stops dead. If force is applied, the sacrificial section near the front of the barrel breaks away cleanly. The internal mechanism stays fully intact. The door stays locked. The burglar is left with a broken cylinder and no way in.

Fensome Locksmiths fit APECS 3 Star cylinders across Northampton and Northamptonshire. From £155 plus VAT fitted. Call Craig on 01604 661 872. No call-out fee. MLA-approved.

22/07/2026

Thinking about home security before the summer holidays?

Here is what you get when you call Fensome Locksmiths for an anti-snap lock upgrade in Northampton.

APECS 3 Star cylinder, TS007 3 Star rated.
Fitting from approximately £155 plus VAT for a single door.
Completed in around 15 to 20 minutes.
MLA-approved and DBS checked.
No call-out fee.
Confirmed price before we start.
You speak to Craig directly on 01604 661 872.

Available across Northampton and most of Northamptonshire.

16/07/2026

Why does it matter which anti-snap lock your locksmith fits?

Not all anti-snap cylinders are the same. A budget cylinder labelled anti-snap may offer limited protection and carry no independently verified standard. The difference between a tested, rated cylinder and a cheap alternative is often invisible from the outside but significant in a real attack.

Craig fits the APECS 3 Star as standard. It carries the TS007 3-star kitemark, the current UK benchmark for anti-snap euro cylinders. It protects against snapping, drilling, picking, and bumping. It is one of the toughest cylinders of its type available in the UK.

Fensome Locksmiths are MLA-approved and DBS-checked. You speak directly to Craig on 01604 661 872. No call-out fee. No surprises.