We all like spending money on something pleasant but when it comes to locksmith services, everybody wants to save them. Of course, financial side is important. However, what about your security? Can you sacrifice your safety for the sake of saving several dollars?
When we need to repair a lock, change a key, or just get into our own house or car, we should forget about the price. As the saying goes: “Miser pays twice”. Let`s find out why Locksmith Vancouver service is not a cheap thing. There are several reasons:
• Training of a certified locksmith is rather expensive. Professional locksmiths are trained to open any lock without damaging your property. Besides, new locks need new knowledge. Hence, a real specialist never stops learning.
• Special tools. Opening locks demands tools, which you cannot buy in the nearest shop. If you`ve ever tried to repair or change the lock yourself, you`ll understand. Such instruments are not cheap and their cost is included in locksmith`s services.
• Fast response. Emergency locksmith service works round the clock. The time and urgency of your call are also taken into account when paying.
• Complexity of the lock. Depending on the type of lock (mortise locks, deadbolt locks, electronic combination locks etc.), the specialist may need different tools, knowledge and, of course, the duration of work will be different. The longer it takes, the more it costs.
• Type of the key. If you need a locksmith to change the key or to extract and replace the broken key or to duplicate the one you have, the price will depend on its difficulty. The procedure will be less expensive with traditional keys like mortise, cylinder or tubular key. At the same time, working with car keys (transponder, remote key combo, self-programmable remote car key and so on) needs some more time and effort. Hence, the cost is higher.
• Door hardware. Installation or repair of door hardware may be done only by the skillful locksmith and it takes rather long. Besides, the price of the hardware itself is quite high. All these things are included into locksmith`s fee.
Therefore, as you can see, there are lots of constituents in locksmiths` job. That`s why their services are quite expensive. Anyway, never save on your health and security. Ask for professional help if you are locked out of your house or car; if your house was broken in; or if you need to change locks in your new house. Pay once and get peace and security for many years.
