If you’re locked out it’s understandably easy to panic but read about how we helped this East Bridgford resident by gaining access and replacing the lock
I think we’ve all been in a situation where a key left inthe lock on the inside, means you can’t unlock the door from the outside. Although we can’t go into the exact circumstances at this address in East Bridgford, this is the problem faced by the home owner.
Firstly – having got the call, we managed to get there pretty quickly and also gained entry, thus alleviating the immediate panic.
Having spoken about how the ‘lock-out’ happened we suggested that we fit an internal thumb turn. It works normally from the outside using a key and even if the key is left in, it will still open from the inside.
The advantages of an internal thumb turn:
- Useful for a quick exit in an emergency
- No searching for a key when answering the door
- You can’t get locked out by a key left in the lock on the inside
- More convenient for busy households
- Can help in situations where occupants are vulnerable or disabled
We won’t always recommend an internal thumb turn as they’re not suitable for every door or every situation but in this case it’s absolutely ideal.
