At one time or another, we’ve all probably had that dreaded feeling of having lost our keys. There is nothing worse than being stood outside your house with no obvious way of getting in, especially if it’s pouring down with rain.
Now I guarantee that before you leave home for a days shopping or a night out, the last thing you are thinking about is what happens if I lose my keys. However, it is quite an easy mistake to make, for example, you could just accidentally leave home without them or lose them altogether. For that reason, it’s always handy to have access to a list of reputable local locksmiths in Sunderland or wherever you live just to be on the safe side.
There are plenty of reasons why you might need to employ the services of a locksmith, some of which are more obvious than others. So, to help we thought we would produce a list of the 5 top reasons why you may need to call on the services of a locksmith.
Locking Yourself Out
Locking yourself out of the house, workplace or even your car is quite a common mistake. It is difficult to underestimate how much inconvenience leaving your keys on the kitchen table or losing them while you are out can cause. It is tempting if you are standing outside in the freezing cold to try and gain entry in any way you can. However, this is not always the best idea, as trying to break in could cause hundreds of pounds worth of damage which will not be covered by your insurance. The sensible thing to do if you do not have access to a spare set of keys is to call a locksmith, as this is likely to be a much cheaper and convenient solution.
Lost Stolen or Broken Keys
Losing your keys is relatively commonplace, they’re small and can be easily forgotten. It is also possible your keys could be stolen; all of these things could well put the security of your home at risk. If you lose your keys or they are stolen it is advisable to contact a locksmith and get your locks replaced. While this may seem an unnecessary expense at the time it could save you a lot of money and pain further down the line.
Over time there is a tendency for keys to weaken, this leads to the possibility of them breaking or snapping inside the lock. If this happens you should call a locksmith as attempting to retrieve it yourself could lead to you causing irreversible damage to your locks.
Recently Moved House
If you move into a new house we would always recommend that you change the locks. This is because you can never be sure who the previous householder has given keys to. Over time householders oPen have extra keys cut for family members or even neighbours and friends, to use in the event of an emergency. This could leave your home exposed to the possibility of being accessed by strangers even aPer locking all the doors. To ensure this can’t happen contact a locksmith and get new locks fitted, then you can issue keys to just the people you trust.
Damaged Locks
It is not beyond the realms of possibility for locks to become damaged in a variety of different ways. They can become rusted over time or malfunction just like anything else containing moving parts.
When locks become damaged it is always advisable to call upon the services of a locksmith as opposed to trying to rectify the problem yourself. They will have the tools and expertise to restore
your locks to working order without causing further damage, and in most cases save you added expense.
Forgo?en CombinaBons
In the modern world, many people have chosen the option of having keyless locks. This type of lock will require you to enter a code on a keypad or even a smartphone. Let’s be honest who can honestly say they have never forgotten their PIN whether that is for their credit card or a keypad. Most people tend to avoid writing down keycodes as this has security implications should you lose them. Now if you use a combination on a daily basis there is less chance of you forgetting it. However, if you have recently changed to a combination lock, remembering the code may be more difficult.
If you forget your code it’s not the end of the world, as a locksmith will be able to reset or recode the door for you. If you have recently changed to an electronic lock it’s probably better to write down the code somewhere safe just for a few days till you become familiar with it, to save having to call out a locksmith on a regular basis.
I suppose the moral of this is that it is always useful to have the numbers of good local tradesmen such as locksmiths in your phone, as that will help reduce the inconvenience in the event of an emergency.