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Cambridge Locksmiths Services

A locksmith service offers expertise on locks and provides an essential service to anyone wanting to secure their premises or valuables. They are particularly  useful if you lose a key or if a door lock breaks. Locksmiths have the tools, techniques and the knowledge to open doors when you may have locked yourself out or misplaced your keys.

A locksmith can create keys and other opening devices at very short notice and quickly. A professional locksmith is likely to be very important to you when you least expect or when it’s urgent as well as at times that are not urgent.

You will need to know where to look and how to find out if a particular locksmith is reputable and honest. Here are some tips to bear in mind to minimize the stress when you need a locksmith.

1. You should always have a spare set of keys for every lockable door you have. And even if you lose a set not only will you have the spare set you will have a key from which a new spare set can be made

2. You can give an extra set of keys to another member of your family or a close friend. Getting in touch with them will be easier and cheaper than them will be a lot cheaper and easier than contacting a locksmith. If you have no choice but to call locksmith services then you will need one that is local. But be careful: some locksmiths are not really local nor are they appropriately qualified.

3. There are several places you can look for a locksmith service – the local paper, yellow pages, etc., dedicated online service sites, especially if you have access to the internet on your mobile phone and you can access this if you’re locked out. But it’s also useful if the situation is not an emergency and you just need a new lock for a broken door. You can search, find someone and manage the process online.

4. Before you hire a locksmith to help you make sure you ask for an estimate of all the work that needs to be done and if necessary the replacement parts before the locksmith begins the work. Also, inquire about any additional fees before you agree to have the locksmith start. This is important since some locksmiths might charge extra for attending the job out of hours or for emergency response. Also don’t forget to ask if there is a mileage charge or minimum call out charge.

5. Be sure to ask the locksmith service you choose if they are insured because if any of your property is damaged while the locksmith is repairing the lock or their poor workmanship makes you home insurance is null and voided then at least you are covered.