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Why You Should Hire A Professional Mortlake Locksmith
The safety of your family, property and that of your business should never be neglected. The locks that you use play an important role in safeguarding what you love. For the best outcomes, it is necessary to engage the services of a professional Mortlake locksmith that will ensure the best quality of service. Here are more reasons to try our professional Mortlake locksmiths.
Quick emergency response
More often than not, you will find that when you need locksmith services, it will be an emergency. It could be you locked yourself outside of your house or the lock to an exterior door is now faulty and you cannot lock it. Whatever the situation, you will need a qualified locksmith to get to your location quickly. Our Mortlake locksmith is constantly on the road and can get to just about any customer in our service area within 30-45 minutes of a call. This fast response time means that you are assured of a quick resolution to your problem.
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Lock Installation
There are many reasons to install new locks in the property. Are you looking for extra security on your front door or want to put locks on your windows? Want to install a lock on the bedroom door? Our locksmiths use state-of -art tools to complete the job with a professional and clean finish, while offering a wide selection of locks.
Broken Key Removal
Did your key break off inside the lock when you tried to open it? Sometimes trying to remove the broken bit of the key yourself can make things worse. When this happens you’re best of calling a locksmith help you remove the broken part to avoid any damage to the lock itself. It’s better not having to replace the lock too if you don’t need to.
Lock Out
Lost your keys, the key keeps spinning inside a lock or the lock got jammed and you can’t get back inside? We understand how frustrating this can be, which is why we offer a fast response emergency locksmith service. We can be at your location within 30 minutes to help you gain access to your property.
Lock Repair
Are your locks giving signs that they’re giving up? Are the locks starting to jam? It’s best not to ignore those signs and call a locksmith to repair the lock where possible. This way you can sometimes avoid bigger issues like getting locked out or in and having to change the lock all together.
FAQs
What should I do if I lock myself out of my home?
If there is no urgency, perhaps due to having left the stove on or a baby unattended, you can likely reach out to whoever has a spare and have them come open the door. If you have a large enough window that is open, you can likely get in this way. However, if there is no way to gain entry, avoid trying to force the door or pick the lock. You may end up with costly damage to the door and lock.
Your best option is to call an SMS Mortlake locksmith who can use non-destructive methods to regain entry. This takes specialist expertise and tools that will ensure no damage is done while picking the lock. In some rare cases, the lock may turn out to be faulty and cannot be picked. The locksmith may then be forced to drill the lock but can likely replace the cylinder and provide you with replacement keys.
Do I need to change the locks if I lose keys?
If you lose your keys, especially to exterior doors, you should definitely replace the lock. This is an important safety issue that should be addressed quickly. Rekeying without knowing who has gotten a hold of your keys could result in your property being later vandalised or burglarized. If this happens, your home insurance may not accept your claim.
Should I change locks if I move to a new home?
When you move to a new home, you should definitely change the locks. No matter how honest you consider the previous owners, there is no telling how many people they may have given copies of keys to. Remember that even at the time of selling, copies were also likely given to real estate agents. As a matter of priority, you should replace the locks once you take possession of the new property and before you move in to ensure your safety and that of your family.
Our locksmiths carry a stock of the most popular brands of locks in their work vans and can undertake replacement on even the first visit to your location. If the type of lock you want is not available, we can arrange to have it ordered and return to install it as soon as it is delivered.
What do I do after my home is burgled?
If your home has been burgled, you need to call the police. You also need to call a locksmith who will come and help you secure the property to prevent further intrusion. We can undertake after burglary repairs to first secure the home and later make repairs and replacement of any damaged doors and locks.
Lower cost
Engaging a professional locksmith will help minimise your costs when it comes to installation, repair, and replacement works. Many handymen and other tradesmen claim to be able to provide locksmith services. However, without the requisite training and experience, they are prone to making mistakes that will require the property owner to call in a professional to fix them. If there is much damage, this may also involve having to replace the lock and door. You get the best results by hiring a professional right from the start.
Insurance compliance
Your home insurance may require you to have a certain standard of locks installed professionally. Failure to do so may invalidate your policy. So, by hiring a professional locksmith you can safeguard your policy and should an unexpected event that is covered occur, ensure that you are properly compensated.
