Through the Keyhole with

Bob Sweeney, Advanced Security And Protection

 

This month we thought it would be a good idea to speak to the owner of ASAP Locks to find out a bit more about the man behind the pick...

Key Facts about Bob

Pets:  A 6 year old Jack Russell X called Ruby, who's as much at home in the van as she is on the sofa.

Would love to have:  My own team of Locksmiths to enable ASAP to cover the entire South West.

Dream car:  Aston Martin DB9.

Favourite food:  Sausages.

Likes to listen to:  All types of music, but I love 50's & 60's.

Would love to visit:  Bangkok.

 

 

So Bob, how and when did you first get into the industry?

When I left school in 1985 I applied to a number of security companies to become an intruder alarm engineer. There weren't many companies wanting to take on a trainee at the time, but a locksmith

company approached me about becoming an Apprentice Locksmith instead. I looked into what

this would involve and it looked interesting, so accepted and it went from there.

It mentions on your website (www.asap-locks.co.uk) that Advanced Security And Protection is a second time around business, what made you decide to do it all again?

Having sold my original business so that I could explore other avenues in the security industry, I decided that I preferred the hands on approach as a Locksmith as I found it more rewarding. I started ASAP in 2009 and haven't looked back.

What does a Locksmith actually do?

Some people seem to think that a Locksmith just cuts keys and lets you in if you're locked out. A Master Locksmith however will not only do this, but is capable of just about anything security related. Its all about maintaining security.

So what services does ASAP offer?

As I've already said, its more than just a service for cutting keys or letting you in. We offer anything which involves making your premises, either domestic or commercial, more secure. This can be anything from controlling access, door and window lock repairs and replacement to making keys by hand for obsolete locks that can't be replaced. We can provide a service for anything from a modern UPVC door or window to an old church. That's not forgetting the natural diversifications in the industry such as glass and glazing, intruder alarms and CCTV.

Devon is a big county, so what areas are you able to cover?

Roughly speaking, anywhere from Plymouth to Exeter and

all the places in between.  The area is probably as broad as it is long including The South Hams, Torbay and Dartmoor.

Sum up ASAP Locks in three words...

Price, Reliability, Knowledge.

 

 

 

So that's it in a nutshell, ASAP Locks are there to help, whatever your security needs. They offer a service to both commercial and domestic customers, with an emergency 24/7 call out – including over the Christmas and New Year period.

 

 

What is a locksmith?

lock·smith

  [lok-smith]  

noun

a person who makes or repairs locks and keys.

Origin: 
1200–50; Middle English loksmith 

The locksmith profession first arose during the Middle Ages, derived from the Blacksmith who worked with metals to create battle and farming pieces for the local nobility and landowners. Over time the role of the blacksmith began to include more lock work and soon the locksmith became a profession in its own right. As locks developed and improved to keep our buildings secure so did the locksmiths, always keeping up to date with ever-changing locks and even more. 

In the modern day locksmiths do so much more than just cutting keys and opening doors. It is vital to keep our homes and offices safe and protected from intruders and the work of the locksmith is heavily involved with ensuring that your building is secure. In England and Wales it was found that between June 2012-2013 approximately 8.5 million crimes were reported by homes and resident adults. Although these numbers are a 7% decrease from the year before, at ASAP Locks we believe this is not low enough. We look forward to a day when burglary is a thing of the past.

To help keep your homes and businesses safe ASAP Locks offer:

	Door and window lock supplied, fitted & opened
	24hr emergency lock out service
	Door and lock repairs
	Full home security (keyed alike or to differ)
	Master Key systems
	Upvc multipoint locks
	Safe and Vault service, maintenance and repair
	Police and Insurance approved
	Bespoke solutions
	Domestic and Commercial

A police and insurance approved company, ASAP Locks can be trusted to do all that it takes to ensure your security and with 28 years of experience, they really know their trade. Don’t delay, ensure your home and business security today and join our vision for a safer future.

Information gathered from:

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/crime-stats/crime-statistics/period-ending-june-2013/stb-crime-in-england-and-wales--year-ending-june-2013.html

http://www.locksmithsregister.com/history.php