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moment, every three or four months I do a new course, such as Paxton and Hikvision, I like to stay ahead of the game learning everything I can about access control- fob programming, bi-pass, and communal flats. Once you know what you’ re doing, it’ s not complicated. Mortice locks are being replaced by UPVC mechanisms, but access control is where the future is, particularly in care homes and schools.
‘ My step count might be down now, but the freedom, the mental challenge, and the variety make every day worth it’
I also enjoy locksport. Non-destructive bypassing is fascinating, a mental puzzle I simply can’ t resist. That’ s part of why I love this trade- the mental challenge, figuring things out on the fly, being out on the cold face.
Challenging Situations
Being a locksmith is unique. You go to a job with limited info and have to work it out on the spot. Signage, boarding, lock picking- we have to be reliable. I love being challenged every day. New doors, locks that haven’ t been opened in 10 years, tricky mechanical issues- it keeps me on my toes.
What I hate? Waiting around. Sitting on a warrant for two hours while an engineer is delayed. It’ s frustrating, and sometimes dangerous. You deal with criminals, drugs, and volatile situations, often for far less than the risk demands. But that’ s the nature of the job, and it keeps me sharp.
Tools of the Trade I’ ve invested heavily in tools- all the 3-star picks, curtain picks, pinning cams, decoders. I don’ t want to be destructive, whether it’ s a domestic job or a warrant. I aim to get it done quickly, non-destructively on the same day, with low overheads, and keep on top of the game. Being ahead means I’ m ready for anything the next day.
Family & Motivation
I have a Dalmatian and two young boys, aged one and four. Sometimes I take the kids on jobs, my eldest helps out with simple tasks like retaining screws on cylinders. One day, I hope they take over the business. It’ s not just about me anymore, it’ s about giving them a future I didn’ t have.
Forever-moving Targets
Business growth is always on my mind and I like to challenge myself. I initially aimed to earn £ 1,000 a week in the first five years. I hit that in seven
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months. That’ s the power of saying yes, diversifying your service offering, and building a trusted network. I’ m looking to expand my network further- see below for more details.
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