When Should Your Business Consider Changing Your Locks
As a business, you often carry various responsibilities related to a property’s maintenance, you may have a specific member of staff who sole responsibility is the maintenance of the building or you may be a tenant in an office block, locks are a very important part of your business.
Locks are my business!! So here are 4 situations where buying a new door locks should be a priority.
1. When Moving into New Office / Shop / Building
Moving into new premises can become stressful or overwhelming, so much so you may neglect the security aspects like getting a new lock for your new premises.
It may seem like an additional expense one could postpone making, but you never know who owns keys to your new premises, so it’s wiser if you buy entirely new locks and have them shield the property.
It’s your landlord’s responsibility to make sure all the locks to doors and windows are of a sound working order not necessarily responsible for upgrading the locks or for peace of mind lock changing. I would advise discussing the issue with your landlord, if the tenant is paying the bill generally the landlord doesn’t have a problem with a tenant changing the locks!!
Your new premises may have been used for a different type of business so I can advise on different types of security you need for locks both internally and externally.
2. When Losing Your Set of Keys
Many people who lose their keys proceed to get key copies using the spare key set – which is a convenient move, time-wise. The process should be reversed: changing your locks should come first.
This way, you completely remove the possibility your estranged keys can be used by random intruders who may have found them.
It’s best if you prevent any break-in before anyone thinks of taking advantage.
3. When a member of staff leaves
Staff come and go all the time, sometimes they leave after a sacking, do you really want that person having access to your property?
Sometimes staff members will leave your employment to go to a rival company. If your business is data related, what is stopping that person gaining entry and stealing all your data?
So the best thing you can do is get new locks for your property. This way, you eliminate any scenario where unwanted people may have access to your belongings.
4. When Locks Get Old
This situation should be a no-brainer. Except people are not always aware how worn out their door locks actually are.
If locks seem to do their job, the assumption is there’s no need to worry or to take prevention measures.
The reality, however, is that businesses should consider having door locks assessed by a local locksmith once a year.
They will be able to warn you whether changing your lock is necessary so you don’t undergo an unpleasant experience.
I’m totally independent when you ring me you speak to me, no call centres, no national companies, no franchise networks, just me! This means that I can attend quicker and answer any questions there and then!
If you’re Locked out, lost your keys or you need your locks changed or repaired, I can help, call me direct 24/7 on 07563 381 939.
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