Locksmith for Fochabers and Mosstodloch
Fochabers and Mosstodloch sit either side of the River Spey on the A96, around 21 miles east of Forres. Both are listed among the places Moray Locksmith covers.
Planned village, traditional doors
Fochabers is a planned Georgian village laid out around its square, and many of its older homes have traditional timber front doors and sash windows. For these properties, Colin often recommends:
- a BS 3621 mortice deadlock where the door is thick enough, or a British Standard nightlatch and bolts where it isn’t
- sash stops on accessible windows
- hinge bolts on outward-opening doors
Read mortice locks vs nightlatches.
Newer homes in Mosstodloch
Mosstodloch and the newer parts of Fochabers mostly have uPVC and composite doors. The main things to watch are multipoint mechanisms that start to stiffen, and older euro cylinders that are vulnerable to snapping. See anti-snap euro cylinders.
Spey Bay and Garmouth
Out towards the coast at Spey Bay and Garmouth, homes are more exposed to weather and sea air, and there are more holiday lets. Our holiday let security guide covers key handovers and empty periods.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Mosstodloch?
Yes. Mosstodloch and Fochabers are both listed areas.
Can old sash windows be made secure?
Yes. Sash stops and sash locks can be fitted without spoiling the look of traditional windows.