When it comes to locksmiths - including locksmiths in Suffolk - people are usually reactive and not proactive. But what does this mean? Put simply, it means that people wait until something breaks - or worse - someone *breaks in*, and only then do they call a locksmith. However, if people were to spare a little bit of time and energy to secure their homes and businesses TODAY, it would save them a lot of stress and hassle TOMORROW! That’s why our resident [MLA](http://www.locksmiths.co.uk) Certified Suffolk Locksmith - Johnathan Girling - is providing 3 ways people can be proactive about their security.
Read articleWhen choosing a locksmith for your home or business, there are many options. All you need to do is Google ‘locksmiths woodbridge’ and you will see there are many to choose from! So as a customer, how do you go about ensuring that you get the ‘right man for the right job and at the right price’? This article aims to shed light on this by giving you three questions to ask yourself before choosing your next Woodbridge locksmith.
Read articleYour home security starts at your front door, but with lots of options on the market it’s sometimes confusing which door lock is best for your home. The question now is how can you cut through the process of choosing the right one? [Locksmith in Woodbridge](https://cpwlocksmiths.co.uk/) is happy to give you a step-by-step guide on the process of recognizing the differences in door locks, what to look out for, and how to choose the right one for your home.
Read articleCPW Locksmiths in Ipswich and Felixstowe is proud to announce that customers who need a locksmith in Felixstowe can now call our new Felixstowe locksmith contact number: 01394 334425.
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Read articleYou may not have heard of access control systems before, however you have probably seen them. You may have referred to them as digital locks or electronic locks. Whatever you call them, they are becoming increasingly popular and it looks like they are here to stay.
Read articleAt CPW Locksmith's, we are always proud of our staff and our work. But back on the 30th of April in 2015, we were especially proud. Sheldon Turner, one of our locksmiths, single-handedly rescued a baby who had been accidentally locked inside a car.
Read articleAccording to the year ending March 2015 CSEW younger people were more likely to be victims across most property crime types; the exceptions were plastic card fraud and criminal damage where victimisation tended to be higher in the middle of the age distribution. Men and women showed similar levels of victimisation in most crime types, with the exception of robbery, where men (0.3%) were twice as likely to be victims compared with women (0.1%).
Read articleWhen people say ‘key fobs’ nowadays they are usually referring to ‘[access control](https://cpwlocksmiths.co.uk/index.php/services/access-control/) key fobs’. To put it simply, these are cards or small keyrings which electronically open doors. In other words, they are an electric key. They are of course different to traditional keys, first and foremost because they don’t look like a key. They open doors by providing the right digital code / information to the lock, as opposed to opening the lock manually.
Read article[Paxton](https://www.paxton-access.com/home.asp) is one of the leading providers of access control systems. But what is access control? And why might businesses or organizations consider switching over from traditional locks to access control systems?
Read articleWhat are the top 5 Access Control Systems? Before we answer that, let's first answer an easier question: What is an Access Control System? To put it simply, it's a lock system which can be controlled remotely. It's sometimes referred to as 'digital locks'. [Read about the advantages of Access Control](https://cpwlocksmiths.co.uk/paxton-access-control-why-access-control/). This blog post, written by our Master Locksmith, will give you an overview of 5 of the best Access Control Systems.
Read articleIt's everybody's worst nightmare: Having your house burgled at the time of year when people are supposed to come together and celebrate humanity. According to Money Sense, these nightmares unfortunately do happen. [One family had the tragic experience of having their cars and even Christmas presents stolen.](http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2249940/Dont-fall-victim-Christmas-burglary.html)
Read articleAccess control is a form of modern locks which have several advantages over traditional locks. Access control systems require that you type in a code in order to unlock the door. It can also be set up for visitors to ring through to a receptionist who can then decide whether to unlock the door. There are many features and options, so be sure to discuss your needs with the locksmith who is selling and installing the system to make sure you choose a system which fits your needs.
Read articleAnyone who has lived in Suffolk will know that Woodbridge has a reputation for being a relatively affluent area with a low crime rate - and they would be right. Comparative to many parts of the UK, it can be considered a very safe place to live. However, unfortunately, as with most towns, crime sill happens. When it comes to Woodbridge, what are the most common types of crime? We have looked at data from [UKCrimeStats.com](http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/Suffolk_Constabulary/Woodbridge_and_District) and can share the findings with you now.
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Read articleWe are often asked what the difference is between a regular locksmith and a master locksmith. Plus is there a reason to choose a master locksmith instead of a regular locksmith or even a handyman? This article aims to outline the basic differences, plus give you useful information about how to find a master locksmith in Suffolk - or even other parts of England.
Read articleWhether we like it or not, the hot days of summer are over, department stores have already started gearing up for Christmas and - borrowing the phrase from Game of Thrones - "winter is coming"!
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