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Security & locksmith blog · Mijas

Practical guides, real prices and security tips to protect your home or business in Mijas and the Costa del Sol.

Apartment blocks in Mijas Costa, the setting of a damage-free door opening

I opened the wrong door: a real locksmith story in Mijas

A real locksmith story about a door opening in Mijas Costa that started with a scare: I got the wrong flat and walked in on two painters. Why opening without damage matters.

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A forced door lock, an example of home burglary techniques

Home burglary techniques 2026 and how to protect yourself

A complete guide to the burglary techniques most used in 2026 —bumping, picking, impressioning, loiding, drilling— broadly how they work and how to protect your home in Mijas and the Costa del Sol.

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Smart lock fitted on a door by S1 Cerrajeros in Mijas

Best smart locks 2026: comparison

Comparison of smart locks in 2026: why we fit the Tedee PRO (the most reliable), Nuki, Yale and Aqara.

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A cylinder and key examined by a forensic locksmith in Mijas

Does home insurance cover a burglary without signs of forced entry?

If someone breaks into your home without breaking anything (bumping, picking, false key), your insurer may refuse to pay.

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High-security lock cylinders from Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa

Best high-security cylinder: Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa compared

Comparison of the best high-security lock cylinders in 2026: Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa.

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Trustworthy locksmith working on a door in Mijas

How to choose a good locksmith in Mijas

A guide to choosing a trustworthy locksmith in Mijas and avoiding overcharging: 6 signs of a good professional, red flags and what to ask before they set off.

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High-security lock on an armoured door to prevent squatting in Mijas

How to reinforce your door to prevent squatters

A practical guide to securing your door against squatters in Mijas and the Costa del Sol: high-security locks, deadbolts, escutcheons and solutions for empty homes.

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Ezcurra DS-15 cylinder with its keys, one of the most vulnerable

Most vulnerable cylinders: why you should replace your Ezcurra DS-15

The Ezcurra DS-15 cylinder is one of the most common on the Costa del Sol and one of the most vulnerable.

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Steel structure of an armoured door during installation by a locksmith in Mijas

How much does a locksmith cost in Mijas? Real prices 2026

Real locksmith prices in Mijas 2026: door opening from €80, anti-bump cylinder from €110, lock replacement from €80 and armoured escutcheon from €140.

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High-security cylinder replacement in Mijas

When to change your cylinder? 5 signs and why a high-security cylinder matters

The 5 signs it's time to change your cylinder in Mijas (lost keys, moving, a nearby burglary…) and why fitting a high-security anti-bump cylinder is the best investment.

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Holiday let security in Mijas: a guide for owners

How to protect your holiday let in Mijas: smart locks with a code per booking, key-copy-controlled cylinders, an alarm without fees and remote access management.

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Locked out in Mijas: what to do, step by step

Locked out of your home in Mijas? Concrete steps to solve it fast and without damage, the mistakes to avoid and how to ask the locksmith for a fixed price.

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