Good morning 

Your home is only as secure as its weakest point of entry. That’s why it’s so important to have doors and windows that are as secure as possible. 

The device below slides over the internal handles on French doors and prevents the handle being turned from the outside even if the lock is snapped 

A locksmith belonging to the Master Locksmiths Association will check to see if your door is secure and made of solid timber or a robust composite. The locksmith can also reinforce the frame and check if the locks and hinges are British Standard approved.

Sliding patio doors are vulnerable to forced entry, so do check that yours have an anti-lift device fitted so they can’t be lifted out of the frame.

Some uPVC doors are fitted with locks that protrude from the frame on the outside (euro profile locks for those in the know). If yours do, then consider getting a locksmith to change the lock to a shorter one that can't be snapped off.

More crime prevention advice is available on our website if required.

Kind regards