🔑 A Busy Day Across the Borders – Helping Businesses Stay Secure in Kelso, Lauder & Selkirk | Hirst Locksmiths
- Danny - Hirst Locksmiths Galashiels
- Oct 15
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🔑 A Busy Day Across the Borders – Helping Businesses Stay Secure in Kelso, Lauder & Selkirk
Danny Hirst of Hirst Locksmiths, based in Earlston, Scottish Borders (TD4 6ET), had another busy day helping customers stay safe and secure across the region.
🏪 Morning in Kelso – Securing a New Business
The day began in Kelso, just off the main square, where a new business contacted Hirst Locksmiths after advice from their insurance company. The insurance provider recommended upgrading their external door locks, so Danny replaced both the main and rear door locks with insurance-approved 5-lever sash locks.
For an attractive finish, the customer chose a combination of chrome and brass handles to enhance the look of their doors while keeping security standards high.
Danny also installed two new privacy locks on internal doors — providing convenience and a professional finish throughout the premises. It was a pleasure to assist a new business starting out in the Scottish Borders and help ensure their security compliance.
🚪 Afternoon in Lauder – Gearbox Replacement
Later in the day, Danny travelled to Lauder, where a customer had been struggling to lock their uPVC door. After inspecting the mechanism, he identified a faulty gearbox and replaced it with a new one. The customer was amazed by how smooth the locking action became — “no more struggling!”
📅 Tomorrow’s Schedule – Selkirk and Beyond
Tomorrow morning, Hirst Locksmiths will be in Selkirk, with some availability later in the day for anyone needing locksmith assistance across the Scottish Borders area.
If you need door lock repairs, replacements, or fresh installations, Danny provides a friendly, professional, and fully insured locksmith service — always no VAT and no call-out fees.
📞 Contact Details (NAP Consistency)
Hirst Locksmiths
👤 Danny Hirst
📍 Earlston, Scottish Borders, TD4 6ET
📞 07399 574 282
✅ No VAT charge
✅ No call-out fees
✅ Fully insured and DBS checked
✅ Covering all of the Scottish Borders, including Kelso, Lauder, Selkirk, Melrose, Galashiels, Jedburgh, Peebles, Duns, and surrounding areas
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What type of locks should a business have for insurance compliance?
Most insurance companies recommend 5-lever BS3621 sash locks for external wooden doors. These locks provide high security and meet insurance standards. Danny regularly installs these locks for both residential and commercial properties across the Borders.
Q2: Can Hirst Locksmiths fit new locks on internal doors?
Yes. Danny can supply and fit privacy locks, latch handles, and other internal hardware for offices, bathrooms, or staff areas — all to a professional finish.
Q3: My uPVC door is hard to lock — what’s the cause?
A common issue is a faulty gearbox within the multipoint locking mechanism. Replacing the gearbox can restore smooth operation without the cost of a full door replacement.
Q4: Do you charge a call-out fee or VAT?
No — Hirst Locksmiths has no VAT and no call-out fees, offering transparent, affordable pricing across the region.
Q5: Which areas do you cover?
Hirst Locksmiths covers the entire Scottish Borders, including Earlston (TD4 6ET), Kelso, Lauder, Selkirk, Galashiels, Melrose, Jedburgh, Peebles, Duns, Gordon, and all surrounding towns and villages.
💬 Summary
Whether you’re a new business needing secure lock upgrades or a homeowner struggling with a stiff door, Danny Hirst of Hirst Locksmiths provides a trusted, veteran-owned locksmith service throughout the Scottish Borders.
Friendly, fast, and fully insured — helping keep your home or business safe, one lock at a time.
📍 GEO-Optimised Area:
Primary Location: Earlston, Scottish Borders
Postcode: TD4 6ET
Service Areas: Kelso, Lauder, Selkirk, Galashiels, Melrose, Jedburgh, Peebles, Duns, and surrounding towns in the Scottish Borders region.
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