How do I store a spare key?

HappyHelper_2 · 4 November 2005 at 5:06PM

Hello every one, can you please help?

I have recently locked myself out of my house. What a dummy I felt having to ring and wait for the lock smith. I must admit they got me in at great expense.

This got me thinking, there must be a better way?

Please can anyone suggest what to do?

WOW, WHAT A RESPONSE - I LIKE THE LOOK OF THE SHURLOK UNIT - CHEERS HAIRY MIKE

lestamunda · 4 November 2005 at 5:08PM

always leave a spare with a relative or friend - just in case...........

Rikki · 4 November 2005 at 5:11PM

I have a spare key I keep in the car.
I also have one with a neighbour who looks after my house has a set but she's at work during the day.

Hairy_Mike · 4 November 2005 at 5:28PM

Hello,

I answered a question like this the other day

I use something called a Shurlok which I actually attach to my motorbike and keep the bike key in also. Its like a big padlock with a combination and a keystorage chamber. have a look at https://www.hideakey.co.uk

Cheers

Mike

Number_6_3 · 4 November 2005 at 5:34PM

You could try a keysafe (a quick search on google will turn up lots!)

These are used by carers for elderly folk. They are attached to the wall and normally accessed by a combination.

HTH

R

innovate · 4 November 2005 at 6:47PM

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=107079

Amba_Gambla · 4 November 2005 at 7:42PM

my grandparents had a key buried in a strategic area of the agrden in a pill box.... even if someone knew it was buried in the garden, they'd have a hard time getting at it!

barksavingmad · 4 November 2005 at 10:19PM

This is on my Christmas list

http://www.bestdirect.tv/product-Granite-Key-Stone-IN1182.htm

innovate · 5 November 2005 at 12:16AM

Folks, do be careful with this - - - how many of the determined crooks do you think do not look for one these? You can as well put up a big sign saying "Here's Where I Hide My Key"

Pink. · 5 November 2005 at 4:35PM

We have a keysafe fitted to the outside of our house. They are available in local locksmiths for between £35 and £40 pounds. While that may seem a little on the expensive side, it's much cheaper than having to get a locksmith out.

Pink

scheming_gypsy · 5 November 2005 at 5:07PM

they sound a bit too dangerous pink winged. How often do you check your keys are still in it? with it having a black cover on it somebody could open the cover, smash open the keysafe and steal your key. As long as they can get the black cover back on you'll never know it's missing..

I've attached a barrell to my keys that contains a note with my full address, mobile number and work details, including the times i work. That way if my keys are found they won't have a wasted journey to my house if i'm not in

How do I store a spare key?

Comments

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free