{"id":723,"date":"2014-03-18T11:44:28","date_gmt":"2014-03-18T11:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=723"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:16:09","slug":"shopping-around-for-a-locksmith-read-these-tips-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/finding-locksmiths\/shopping-around-for-a-locksmith-read-these-tips-first","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Around For A Locksmith? Read These Tips First!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you building a new<\/i> home<\/i>? Who will<\/i> put in your locks for you? Do you currently own a home<\/i>? Would you like to secure it with the addition of window locks? Are you standing on your porch in the cold because you left your keys inside? Find a great locksmith<\/u> using the tips below.<\/p>\n

When a locksmith<\/u> is replacing a lock for you, make sure that they are using a new<\/i> one that is in a sealed package. It is the only way to be sure that they haven’t made a duplicate. If they do, this means that they can<\/u> gain access to your home<\/i> whenever they like.<\/p>\n

If you call all of the available locksmiths and you are given a price that is too high, you should take care of the problem yourself. Use a drill from the garage to break open the lock, then replace it with a new<\/i> one. You can<\/u> find simple do-it-yourself kits at most home<\/i> improvement stores.<\/p>\n

Inquire as to whether or not the locksmith<\/u> you hire is bonded and insured. While this may seem like over-regulation to some, it can<\/u> really save a homeowner from potential disaster. If anything breaks or otherwise goes wrong while the locksmith<\/u> is servicing something on your property, you will<\/i> be competely covered!<\/p>\n

Always ask a locksmith<\/u> if you can<\/u> see a photo ID before they get started. Do not be offended if they ask you for the same. Any good locksmith<\/u> will<\/i> ask for an ID so they know that you are someone who is authorized to enter the home<\/i> or vehicle in question.<\/p>\n

When searching for the best locksmith<\/u> for your needs, try conducting interviews. Most businesses will<\/i> be happy to introduce you to their professional service people and what they have to offer. Ask questions and check all references. This way you will<\/i> be certain that you’ve hired only the best when you need them the most.<\/p>\n

Prior to giving any locksmith<\/u> your keys, get their list of customers. Next, give some of the people on the list a call. See if the locksmith<\/u> has proven trustworthy and inquire about the rates charged.<\/p>\n

When the locksmith<\/u> arrives on-site, make sure that the price matches the price you received on the phone. If the two prices do not match, do not let them work on your car or home<\/i>. There are a variety of reasons the two prices do not match, most of them are not good.<\/p>\n

If you live in a very large city, it may be extremely difficult to choose between all of the locksmiths available in your area. Call several locksmiths and arrange in-person meetings in order to secure quotes. Choose the locksmith<\/u> that offers the best rate quote and has the insurance and experience to back it up.<\/p>\n

Whether you have a new<\/i> home<\/i>, old home<\/i> or just can<\/u>‘t get into your home<\/i>, a locksmith<\/u> can<\/u> help you out. Learning how to find a good professional was only step one, so move on to step two and seek them out. The end result will<\/i> be positive if you start today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you building a new home? Who will put in your locks for you? Do you currently own a home? Would you like to secure it with the addition of window locks? Are you standing on your porch in the cold because you left your keys inside? Find a great locksmith using the tips below. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[186],"tags":[192,199,187,221,188],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=723"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":724,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/723\/revisions\/724"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}