If you are locked out of your home and need to contact a locksmith Bishop Auckland, they will ask what type of lock they will be dealing with to ensure they have the right tools and replacement products ready for you.

The most common types of locks seen by local locksmiths such as https://lockwork24-7.co.uk/locksmith/bishop-auckland/ are:

1. Mortice locks.

Mortice locks use a lever to secure the door. They can be integrated into a handle or doorknob, in which case they are referred to as sash locks, or as a separate standalone lock in which case they are known as deadlocks.

2. Euro cylinder locks.

These locks use a pin and spring system to secure the door rather than levers. When the correct key is inserted, the pins are spread apart, creating a small gap that allows the key to turn in the lock.

3. Night latches.

Night latches are self locking devices that require a key to open them from the outside but have a twist knob on the inside. They are a popular security feature in homes of multiple occupancy.

4. Multi-point locks.

These versatile locks are found in almost every home. They usually combine two or three locking bolts with a Euro lock to ensure the door cannot be jimmied or the lock picked.

5. Smart locks.

Smart locks come in many forms, from biometric and keypad entry systems to app-controlled locks. Some have manual overrides while others have failsafe arrangements to enable authorised users access to their homes in the event of power outages.