Being your trusted locksmith in the business, we love to give tips on how professionals like us can help your home, auto, and business security and point out certain safety aspects that you may have overlooked.
There are many locksmiths that you can choose from these days but the question is how do you pick the right one?
We all want to hire a company that is dependable, trustworthy and affordable at the same time. With all the options in the market today and the difficulty to get reliable information, what can we base our decision on?
We must apply these tips in not only picking a locksmith but with other services as well as a plumber or electrician.
We share with you some tips to avoid scams, bad service, and total rip-offs. We would love for you to choose us for your needs but in case you live in a different area, you can apply these tips anywhere you may be.
The first thing you should consider in hiring a locksmith is looking for a local provider. Shop around for trustworthy providers by asking for recommendations from family and friends.
A locksmith should also provide you with their full business name and address so that you can confirm with them when they arrive for their service. If they are not able to provide their complete business name, drop the call and look for another locksmith.
Check if there are added fees before you agree on a job, some companies may charge extra for responding to a call that is way past office hours. There may also be an extra charge for mileage or a minimum fee.
If the price estimate does not conform with the price the locksmith gives when they arrive, don’t proceed with the job. Never agree and sign a blank form that gives authority to perform a job.
Get as many information that you can gather, ask for quotes and estimates before you sign a contract. Check if all job orders are filled out before you sign on the dotted line.
There are professional locksmiths that don’t have a physical address because they operate out of a mobile van, some may be home-based and they are reluctant to share their address. In these two instances, it is ok to proceed even without an address given. You should be wary of other companies that don’t have an address and claim to be a “local” provider.
Pick a locksmith that is insured so that you are covered if they damage your property during repairs.
For car lockouts, you should contact your roadside assistance service if you have one. These plans are sometimes packaged with your car purchase or an add-on with your insurance provider. Roadside assistance services have a list of pre-approved providers to perform services like changing flats, unlocking cars, towing, deliver gas and jump-starting batteries.
Ask for proper ID once the locksmith arrives, a professional locksmith should confirm your identity and make sure you are the one ordering the job before they proceed.