by LightningSite | Apr 14, 2014 | News, Security
Lock Snapping, it seems, is on the increase in the UK. This is a method that more and more intruders are using to gain access to properties, domestic and commercial, in order to commit burglaries. This isn’t a sophisticated technique – as the name suggests,... by LightningSite | Feb 19, 2014 | Electronic, Security
Keys, as most people understand them, have been around for a long time. The traditional lever lock, for instance, dates back to the late Eighteenth Century, the days of Robert Barron and the Industrial Revolution. The first keys, however, can be traced back far... by LightningSite | Dec 18, 2013 | News, Security
There is no good time to be burgled . . . It’s an awful experience, no matter the date on the calendar. That said, some periods are more distressing than others for those unfortunate enough to find themselves targeted. The run up to Christmas is one such time.... by LightningSite | Dec 4, 2013 | Security
The methods used to make properties more secure have changed a great deal through the ages. From digging moats to digital monitors, technological advances mean that systems ever more sophisticated are at our disposal. Tracking the changing trends in this field ranks... by LightningSite | Nov 14, 2013 | News, Security
There’s no such thing as a bad time to think about making your home more secure. Intruders operate all year round. But there are certain points on the calendar when taking additional precautions and reviewing the safeguards in place assume even greater... by LightningSite | Oct 14, 2013 | Electronic, Security
You know, we’ve been doing this for an awfully long time now. Our business began, in London, well before we incorporated in 1917. The skills and knowledge that we’ve acquired in that time mean we’re proud to offer a service steeped in tradition. But...