{"id":768,"date":"2014-05-31T04:40:45","date_gmt":"2014-05-31T04:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=768"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:16:45","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:16:45","slug":"top-tips-to-find-an-affordable-locksmith-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/finding-locksmiths\/top-tips-to-find-an-affordable-locksmith-2","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips To Find An Affordable Locksmith"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you need<\/i> a locksmith<\/i>, it could be for a number of reasons. They can<\/u> cut a key for you and ensure it’s done right. If you find a key missing, they can<\/u> replace your locks for you. Or, at worst, they can<\/u> get you in when you’re locked out. Read on to learn how to hire a great locksmith<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Locked outside the house? Don’t agree to replace that lock<\/i> right away. Talented locksmiths can<\/u> unlock almost every door without needing to replace a lock<\/i>. Replacing locks will cost you more money.<\/p>\n

If you have an attached garage, you should hire a locksmith<\/i> to make sure that the door is secure. Many people fail to do this and they end up having someone enter their home<\/u> unauthorized. Even if you close and secure the garage dorr, you should still have a lock<\/i> put on the door to the house.<\/p>\n

Poking at a key that has broken off in a lock<\/i> can<\/u> really make things worse. It is best to call a locksmith<\/i> the minute something like this happens. The further the metal piece is pushed into the whole, the longer it will take to remove it. This can<\/u> end up costing you quote a lot, so avoid it.<\/p>\n

If you have just moved into a new place, you should call a locksmith<\/i> and have them change the locks right away. Even if the former owners seem trustworthy, you don’t want someone walking around with keys to your home<\/u>. The price of a lock<\/i> is small compared to the need<\/i> for safety for you and your family.<\/p>\n

It may be tempting to call multiple locksmiths when you are locked out of your car or home<\/u>, but this is a very bad idea. This means inconveniencing anyone that is unfortunate enough to show up a bit later. In some cases, all of them will leave you stranded as a courtesy to one another.<\/p>\n

Before you hang up the phone with a locksmith<\/i>, tell them you want a written and signed estimate before they start the job. Anyone who hesitates is looking to make a few quick bucks. You should also make sure to get a receipt after all of the work has been done.<\/p>\n

Hiring a locksmith<\/i> can<\/u> be expensive, but remember that it is not a job that most people can<\/u> do on their own. If you try to get into your car or home<\/u> without a key, you may mess up the lock<\/i>. This may then necessitate that the entire lock<\/i> be replaced, which is very expensive. Save yourself the hassle and just call a locksmith<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Do not allow an emergency to lead you into a locksmith<\/i> scam. You should always ask for a quote before getting any service done. It is likely you will be charged more once someone arrives and assesses the situation, but it should not be ridiculously higher than the estimate you were given.<\/p>\n

When you need<\/i> a locksmith<\/i>, it’s most likely urgent. Whether someone has broken in and you need<\/i> to upgrade your security system or you’re standing in two feet of snow as you are locked out of your business, home<\/u> or car, you need<\/i> help. Find a great locksmith<\/i> now to save you down the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you need a locksmith, it could be for a number of reasons. They can cut a key for you and ensure it’s done right. If you find a key missing, they can replace your locks for you. Or, at worst, they can get you in when you’re locked out. Read on to learn how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[186],"tags":[192,199,191,187,195],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768"}],"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=768"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":769,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768\/revisions\/769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}