Question 1

1. Should I replace the locks on my new house when I first move in?

Accepted Answer

While it is not necessary to replace the locks on your former house when you move out of it, the homeowner should take care of this task for you. After moving into your new house, you should absolutely replace the locks on the doors – and you should make this a top priority.

You have no knowledge of how many keys are still in public hands for the old locks, or who the owners of those keys are. It's also a frequent practice among estate agents to place their duplicate key on a keychain that is labelled with the location of the property they are representing.

Question 2

2. What am I supposed to do while I&#x27;m waiting for the locksmith to arrive?

Accepted Answer

Apart from making yourself comfortable, there is nothing more you need to worry about. In case the locksmith has to contact you for instructions, it's critical that you have your phone number handy and ready to take calls.

Question 3

3. Is it possible to obtain entry without having to change the locks?

Accepted Answer

In the vast majority of circumstances, you will not need to change the lock in order to obtain entry to a home. Even the most difficult locks, such as uPVC and hardwood ones, may be overcome with relative ease using lock picking or even other non-destructive entry methods when performed by a professional locksmith.

It may be essential to replace the lock in certain rare instances, however, this will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the lockout as well as the lock itself.

Question 4

4. Are your pricing set in stone or are they based on estimation methods?

Accepted Answer

Locksmith services may vary greatly in price, for instance, burglary repair may be more expensive than a lock replacement. As a result, different parts may have varied prices, which will have an influence on the entire cost of the service as a whole.

Most locksmiths will offer you an estimation upon booking in, based on the various components that will be required and the amount of time that will be spent on the task.

Question 5

5. Should I try to replace my key myself?

Accepted Answer

Always call a professional if you need to remove keys from locks. It is possible that you could damage the window locking systems, which will result in additional expenses down the road. The best course of action is to get in contact with a professional locksmith as soon as possible in order to get a repair service.

Question 6

6. What else does a locksmith do except unlock doors?

Accepted Answer

Despite the fact that many people associate a locksmith with helping them with lockouts, and this is indeed one of the most common job calls, a locksmith also offers other lock and key services such as lock change and repairing and putting in new locks.