Why do you need a locksmith?

Why do you need a locksmith?

The locks you use to secure your doors are the most way to deter burglars from trying to
enter your property. The type of lock you use is crucial as people tend to get cheaper locks
to save money which will come around to hinder them in the long term. We at Lock Smart
can recommend, advice and implement smart locks and 6-cylinder anti-drill locks which will
secure your home to the fullest level. We are educated and experienced in home security so
feel free to ask us any questions you may have.

Locking yourself out from your home
You have been out with friends and family and come home to find out that you cannot find
your keys, as you either lost them or misplaced them somewhere on your night out. You are
not the only one. Every night, we at Lock Smart receive multiple calls during the night for
our emergency locksmith services. The importance of calling a locksmith ensures that you
are not stuck in the cold weather and damaging your home and or yourself by attempting to
break in as well, which also ensures your home insurance does not become invalid. If you
ever find yourself locked out in the near future, give us a call at Lock Smart and we can assist
you.

Recently moved into another house.
If you have moved into a new property, we recommend you change your locks as this will
avoid unintended people having access to your property, such as your previous
homeowner’s friends and neighbours having spare keys. If you would like this service,
please give us a call.

Damaged Locks
You come home from a business trip and find when trying to enter the house your lock is
damaged. From using the locks every day, they can get damaged as the locks have worn out
due to overusing. Also, the key can get broken inside the lock leaving you in a nightmare
situation. The last thing you want is to leave the house unattended with all your valuable
goods inside the home. Calling a locksmith is most recommended as they are quick,
affordable, and trustworthy and will remedy your situation by offering to change the lock if
its broken or picklock the existing lock to get you inside.

Upgrading your lock for a smart lock
The world has advanced so much over the years and people do not want to be left out with
the technological advancements that are taking the world by storm. Smart locks are keyless
locks that allow access to your home via either a digital code, fingerprint, or a key card. You
can also provide temporary codes to your friends and family which will last for a short
period of time so they can enter your home when you are not there. If you think now is the
time to modernise your home security, our locksmiths at Lock Smart will be able give you a
wide range of security options to make your home more secure by advising and guiding you
on these matters.

Locking yourself out by mistake
It happens to the best of us: going outside to get the mail or newspaper or speaking to your
neighbours and the door closes behind you from the wind. This can be frustrating and
annoying but fear not, a qualified locksmith will be able to assist you in getting back into
your home.

Which locksmith is the right one?
Whether you have been locked outside your home, need to get access after losing your keys
or feel the need to upgrade your home security, there are so many locksmiths to choose
from so how do you go about picking the right one?
Hire local. If you go for a locksmith which is local to your area, they can come to you very
quickly as often its uncomfortable being locked out for long periods of time. Many people
look for locksmiths which are far away from your location which means its going to be more
costly.
A certified locksmith company which is a part of relevant associations are only awarded to
locksmith companies which have gone through the proper training required, also ensuring
that the locksmith coming to your home is professional and an expert in their field.

Reviews of locksmith companies show how well they are received by people and what their
reputation is like. It will weed out the locksmith companies which are charging large
amounts of money for locksmith services. If they have bad reviews and have a bad score
overall, then it is best to avoid these locksmith companies. Also, remember to check that
the reviews come from trustworthy and reputable sites.