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Door lock problems, Can anyone recommend a Joiner in Richmond NYorks?

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RichmondDreamer · 29/10/2013 09:46

I have a (yale) locked door and no keys. Can anyone recomend a joiner in Richmond NYorkshire?
Has anyone got any idea how much it would cost to 'break in' and change the lock?
Thanks

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PigletJohn · 29/10/2013 17:23

you need a locksmith, not a joiner. You will need evidence of identity and that you are the householder. You may be secretly photographed.

the AA own a franchise group. Dynolocks, maybe? similar to the name of the drain clearing company.

An ordinary Yale is childs play to open, especially if there is a letterbox in the door, so there should be no need for anyone competent to drill it out, and certainly not to damage the door. Once open, a similar lock can be swapped in, in a matter of minutes.

Since a Yale is so insecure, I'd suggest that you at least have a BS nightlatch fitted as a replacement. Possibly conceal a spare key in the shed, if you have one, or the boot of the car, or with a trusted neighbour.

It's possible that your household insurance covers lost keys, so be sure to keep the receipt. better still, phone them first as they may have a recommended locksmith.

RichmondDreamer · 30/10/2013 07:11

Thanks. The local locksmith is in hospital so he recommended asking a joiner.

Taking sneaky photos of me may prove tricky as I am at least 300 miles away Grin.

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PigletJohn · 30/10/2013 08:33

So why do you want to break into a house 300 miles away? Are you an ex?

RichmondDreamer · 31/10/2013 04:28

No, a landlord with an empty house and no keys Angry

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