Locksmiths are responsible for handling some very serious tasks, from getting you into your locked vehicle to installing alarm systems. For that reason, it is very important that you choose a locksmith that is dependable and trustworthy. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your locksmith of choice is a good pick. Here are some pointers for how to hire an honest locksmith:
Ask around. In business, reputation means everything, and the best way to find a locksmith you can trust is to ask the people you trust for recommendations. You can bet that if your parent or best friend sends you to a particular locksmith, that locksmith is likely to be a good pick. Compile a list of possible choices, and then look into each candidate to find the right fit for your needs.
Online research. There are numerous resources on the Internet that enable you to research your list of locksmith candidates from the comfort of your own home. Check the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) to see if the locksmith in question has any unresolved complaints, and also to view information about the company’s principal owner and business address. You can also check with your state’s Attorney General (naag.org) and with your local government’s consumer protection agency (consumeraction.gov) to make sure a locksmith does not have any outstanding lawsuits or formal disputes.
Verify the business address. Some less than trustworthy locksmith services operate under a false address, to give you the impression that they are local. Once you have retrieved a locksmith’s business address either from the locksmith or from an online resource listed above, you should verify that the address is legitimate by running it through a website that matches telephone numbers with addresses.
Identification. Any reputable locksmith will volunteer identification upon arrival on the job site. Additionally, the locksmith should ask you for your identification, to verify that you are, indeed, the owner of the property to be worked on.
Ask for proof of insurance. It is important that your locksmith of choice be insured because, in the unfortunate incident where your personal property is damaged due to a locksmith’s service, you want to be sure the damage will be readily covered (and repaired) on the locksmith’s dime.
A locksmith is responsible for some very important tasks – some in which your own safety is at stake. Not all locksmiths are created equal. You need a locksmith you can trust to be professional, reliable, and competent. Boston Square Lock & Key is that company. Reach us by phone, at 616-243-5731, or email: info@bostonsquarelock.com.