The Two Keys blog
No jargon, no scare tactics — just practical advice from a father-and-son locksmith team in Egham. Locked out, upgrading your locks, or just want your home a bit more secure? Start here.
Guides · 6 min
Changing the locks after moving is mainly about control. Before choosing smart locks or extra keys, make sure old keys, contractor copies and previous occupant spares no longer open the property.
7 August 2026
Emergency · 6 min
After lost keys, a failed cylinder or an attempted break-in, the urgent job is to make the door secure again. The right anti-snap lock upgrade depends on the door, cylinder size and who may still have keys.
6 August 2026
Emergency · 5 min
A snapped key does not always mean a new lock, but it does mean you should stop turning, pushing or digging at the keyway before the broken piece is driven deeper.
6 August 2026
Emergency · 5 min
A jammed uPVC or composite door is not always a broken lock. Door alignment, handles, cylinders and multipoint mechanisms can all cause the same urgent problem.
28 July 2026
Commercial · 6 min
For shops, offices, salons and managed properties, security is not only about the lock on the door. It is about knowing who can still get in.
28 July 2026
Emergency · 5 min
A lockout is stressful, but a few calm checks can protect the door, avoid damage, and help a locksmith choose the right entry method.
7 July 2026
Guides · 6 min
When you move into a new home, the real question is not how many keys you were given. It is how many copies are still out there.
7 July 2026
Emergency · 5 min
If a lock has failed, a key is missing, or a door will not secure, the priority is making the property safe without rushing into the wrong repair.
29 June 2026
Advice · 6 min
Smart locks can be useful for busy homes and small workplaces, but they need the right door, the right backup plan, and sensible expectations.
29 June 2026
Emergency · 5 min
A broken key in the lock is stressful, but the next step depends on where the key has snapped and whether the door is still secure.
26 June 2026
Guides · 5 min
If the last working key has gone missing, the right fix depends on whether the door is open, locked, secure, and who may have found the key.
26 June 2026
Emergency · 5 min
If the handle lifts but the key will not turn, or the door will not catch at all, here is what is usually going wrong and when it needs urgent attention.
25 June 2026
Commercial · 6 min
If a staff key has gone missing, the right response depends on which door it opens, who had it, and whether the lock setup still makes sense for the building.
24 June 2026
Emergency · 4 min
Five calm, practical steps that can get you back inside faster — and stop a lockout from turning into a damaged door.
16 June 2026
Guides · 5 min
Why two lock changes on the same street can cost very different amounts — and the questions to ask so there are no surprises.
15 June 2026
Advice · 5 min
Keyless entry is convenient and genuinely useful for some homes — but it isn't magic. Here's where smart locks shine and where they don't.
14 June 2026
Guides · 4 min
That string of numbers on your insurance paperwork has a real meaning — and getting it wrong can affect a claim. Here's the plain-English version.
13 June 2026
Advice · 5 min
If you've got a uPVC or composite door, this is the single most important lock upgrade you can make — and it's cheaper than you'd think.
12 June 2026
Guides · 4 min
You have no idea how many keys to your new home are out there. Here's the simple checklist for your first week.
11 June 2026
Emergency · 3 min
Don't reach for the superglue. A few careful steps can save the lock — and a few wrong ones will cost you it.
10 June 2026
Advice · 5 min
The locksmith trade isn't licensed in the UK, which means the good and the dodgy advertise side by side. Here's how to tell them apart.
9 June 2026
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