From the LockFit network.
Security guides, scam warnings and the stories of the people who join LockFit.

The locksmith scam starts before anyone reaches your door
Rogue “locksmiths” win the job on the phone with a price that was never real. Here’s how the scam works, and the five questions that stop it.
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“I want LockFit to be the name people think of first”
Made redundant twice in two years, Matt Jacobs took his future into his own hands. Now he covers Caerphilly, Newport and the South Wales valleys.

Meet Jason: from shop floor to front door
Some careers follow a straight line. Others are built on curiosity and a willingness to step outside a comfort zone.

What is a locksmith?
Locked out of your house or office? A locksmith gets you back in, but what exactly do they do, and what should you expect from a good one?

David Morris brings 24/7 peace of mind to Widnes
Twenty years in health-care leadership and a lifelong wish to help people. Now the voice on the phone in Widnes is often David’s.

Changing the locks on a new home
Should you change the locks when you move in? Short answer: yes. Here’s why, and what to change first.

Introducing Thomas: expanding the network to Chorley
Thomas brings LockFit to Chorley, Leyland, Clitheroe, Blackburn and Accrington, with a focus on professionalism and fair pricing.

From retail floors to front doors: Alex Waterhouse in Bath
After 26 years in retail, Alex swapped supermarket aisles for a locksmith’s toolkit, and now covers Bath and beyond.

From carpentry to locksmithing: Bogdan in Kensington
An experienced contractor turned locksmith, Bogdan now serves Kensington, Chiswick, Richmond, Hammersmith and Twickenham.

From paint to padlocks: Gareth’s bold move
Gareth Edwards now runs LockFit across Taunton, Burnham-on-Sea, Tiverton, Bridgwater and Chard.

From policing to locksmithing: meet Jon in Brentwood
Jon brings a career keeping communities safe to Brentwood, Billericay, Bishops Stortford, Epping and Harlow.
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