subject: Looking for a Locksmith? Here are some tips! [print this page] Looking for a Locksmith? Here are some tips!
If you are one of the unlucky people who have been unfortunate enough to have 'one of those days' that you at one point thought would never end then. Or one of those days you don't wish to speak about, or perhaps just that day you refer to as 'the day when everything went wrong', then it is very possible that it involved being locked out of your home. Or perhaps your car, or office for that matter. Maybe even all three. Nothing can really ruin a day quite like not being able to gain access to your own property.
Sometimes it's as simple as simply shutting the door behind you when you leave for work in the morning, forgetting that your keys are still inside. Sometimes we can be victims of pickpockets or thieves. This possibility is increasing in the capital, where busy streets and crowded trains and buses are a very lucrative spot for pickpockets. Still, as a resident of North London myself, I know all too well the pain of losing keys at the most important of times. Fortunately, I managed to find a locksmiths in Barnet that managed to save the day.
I find it is best to know a locksmith in advance, rather than waiting until something goes wrong. When I was looking for my Barnet locksmith, I asked many questions to the various local businesses I researched. It's important to know when they are available. It's all well and good having a locksmith that is open 9 - 5, Monday to Friday, but what if the earlier mentioned scenario occurred, and you were locked out as you left your home at 7am? It is important to always have a reserve locksmith who you are able to contact at all times incase an emergency occurs outside of working hours.
It is also highly advisable to ask what a locksmiths usual response time is. If you have an important business meeting and have left your relevant documents inside your house which you are now locked out of, then having someone get to you 'by the end of the day' is no good, especially if your meeting is in an hours time. If you are living in a local radius of the locksmith, then you should not have to wait too long. Of course, ultimately different locksmiths will be busy at different times, so it is always good to have a reserve on call, just in case.
Search online for any reviews you may find. Anything from a tale of an Emergency boarding up in EN5, to a pet stuck in a car. Remember that a locksmith is a business that provides a service like any other, and that all employees should act professionally and treat you with the same respect as any other business should. Take in to consideration all reviews and comments that you may come across. If you are stressed due to an emergency, having someone who is rude and not treating you with the proper respect is likely to make your situation worse, and is the last thing you want.
I think that sums up my three main points of advice when looking for a locksmiths. Ensure that you find one who is able to help you at all hours of the day and night, and not just regular office hours. Make sure that whoever you find has a good, fast, efficient response time, and finally, look for reviews of the business. It is often wise to have several reputable locksmiths you are able to call.
