Practical guides, real prices and security tips to protect your home or business in Mijas and the Costa del Sol.
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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Comparison of smart locks in 2026: why we fit the Tedee PRO (the most reliable), Nuki, Yale and Aqara.
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If someone breaks into your home without breaking anything (bumping, picking, false key), your insurer may refuse to pay.
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Comparison of the best high-security lock cylinders in 2026: Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa.
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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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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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The Ezcurra DS-15 cylinder is one of the most common on the Costa del Sol and one of the most vulnerable.
Read article →Real locksmith prices in Mijas 2026: door opening from €80, anti-bump cylinder from €110, lock replacement from €80 and armoured escutcheon from €120.
Read article →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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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 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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Bumping is a silent burglary technique widespread on the Costa del Sol.
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Impressioning opens a lock without a key and with almost no marks.
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The door type sets the security level you can reach.
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The armoured escutcheon protects the cylinder against drilling, extraction and impact.
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Lever locks are common in historic centres like Mijas Pueblo.
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Forgotten combination, electronic fault or blocked lock.
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How alarms without monthly fees work and why they are ideal for homes and holiday lets in Mijas Costa.
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Access control systems for urbanisations in Mijas: cards, RFID, video entry and remote management.
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Lock replacement in Mijas: learn the difference between a lock and a cylinder, when to change each and how much it costs.
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Tedee PRO electronic lock in Mijas: open with your phone, a fingerprint or a PIN.
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On the Costa del Sol fake locksmiths abound.
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A guide to bumping: which locks are vulnerable and which really protect you in Mijas.
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