Guide
What is a locksmith?
Locked out of your house or office? A locksmith is the expert who gets you back in. But a good locksmith does much more than open doors.
What a locksmith does
A locksmith is a professional who specialises in locks, keys and security systems. They open, repair, install and upgrade locks on homes, businesses and safes, and advise on how to keep a property secure.
- Emergency entry and lockouts
- Lock changes and upgrades
- uPVC mechanism repairs
- Anti-snap cylinders
- Safe opening and installation
- Master key systems
- Access control
- Burglary repairs and boarding up
What to expect from a good one
- A clear, fixed price before work starts.
- Non-destructive entry wherever possible.
- Identification, a uniform and a marked vehicle.
- A DBS check, and accreditations you can verify.
- A written guarantee on parts and labour.
Every LockFit locksmith is trained at the same location, so the standard of workmanship is the same whether you call in Aberdeen or Plymouth.
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