The locks are one of the most important parts of your home, often the only thing stopping strangers from simply being able to open the door and walk in. You're probably already aware of how important locks are, so, like most people, you'll make sure you get any problems fixed as a matter of urgency, and give a bit of thought and care to your choice of lock.
Unfortunately, there are several ways your home security can be compromised despite your best efforts when it comes to locks.
Many Australian homeowners never think twice about the locks on the doors and windows of their homes. However, there are a couple of occasions when it is important that you call in a professional locksmith so they can work on the locks in your home.
You have lost your keys or lent them to someone
It is very easy to lose your keys. The danger of losing your keys is that if they are lost in a location where people know who you are and where you live, they may find and keep the keys so they can use them to enter your home when you are not in.
