Locksmiths are the professionals to help you as a homeowner. It’s not uncommon to lock yourself out of your home or misplace your home keys. A residential locksmith has the answers to your lock problems their specialized tools and experience.
To help you choose here is our list you should consider when looking for a locksmith for your residence.
Recommendation: Experience Counts
Look for a locksmith with experience. You want to know they know what the locksmith is doing with your locks and doors.When choosing a locksmith, how long have they been in the locksmith business. The longer they’ve been working on locks, the higher the quality of service should be.
Recommendation: Online presence
Does the locksmith have an online presence, social media, and reviews you can read. An online presence can tell you a lot about a business especially reviews. Look for reviews on Google Business Reviews or similar rating sites to read reviews from past clients about their workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Recommendation: Check for multiple services
Range of services, where a locksmith has a broader range of services the more you can expect them to be specialized and skilled in their trade. Many locksmiths will offer residential and commercial lock services. But, it’s essential to check what these services are for your needs.
Recommendation: Confirm bookings & prices
Before hiring a locksmith, check and confirm the rates they quote to ensure so there are no surprises once the work is completed. Unscrupulous locksmiths may quote cheap prices, but lack knowledge and experience which can increase the bill. Be aware there is a problem in the industry of poor quality and fly-by-night locksmiths.
Recommendation: Recognize professionalism
Pay attention to how your locksmith technician shows up. Are they in a company truck, are they uniformed, do they have a business card and give you a receipt?. Qualified licensed locksmiths will be in a small van or truck clearly marked with the company name. The locksmith will have an inventory of lock products and tools.
Our locksmiths are Durham Region’s top locksmiths due to our focus on excellent customer service, skill and quality products.
With our strong reputation and outstanding customer response, our service is second to none.