KB-Locks

15/02/2025

Good afternoon everyone

There has been an increase in news about rogue locksmiths.

This is a quick post to remind everyone of what to look out for and what to ask when calling a locksmith.

Are they a local firm, although they may appear to be local some give that appearance but are actually part of larger companies who will purport to be a local company.

If they are cheap, this may be to good to be true, they agree to come out for a low call out fee and by the time they have finished you could be looking at a bill way up in the £100’s in some cases I have seen over a £1000, even for simple jobs. A genuine locksmith will not always be able to give you an exact price especially if you will need new parts but this is something they should be able to give you a rough idea of.

If you are locked out, your first question should be, “how do you intend to get me back in” the locksmith should then explain that the first port of call is non destructively, there will be occasions where a destructive entry to your door may be necessary, but this should be a last resort and should be discussed with you first, if definitely shouldn’t be the first thing they do.

Not all good reputable locksmiths will necessarily be members of the Master locksmiths association, so don’t be put off if they aren’t just be prepared to ask the earlier questions.

Finally if you aren’t sure about something please feel free to ring me on 07875 010 for advice

Kind regards
Paul
KB locks

15/04/2024

Morning

If anyone has lost a set of keys in and around Ashford train station, give me a shout we may have found them.

13/02/2024

Is there anyone interested in these old metal cabinets, they are going free if you are, send me a message and I will tell you where to collect

18/12/2023

Good evening everyone

I have seen a number of posts recently about calling out a locksmith particularly in an emergency and then incurring huge costs. I have put some pointers below to help advise you to help keep your costs to a minimum.

1) Ask the locksmith if there is a fixed price to gain entry, including the call out and will there be any further costs, they should be happy to discuss this with you.

2) Clarify if they will attempt entry in a non destructive way, if someone’s first attempt at getting you back into the property is by damaging something then consider what they are saying and why, before agreeing to the work. (There are occasions where destructive entry will be the only way to gain entry but this should be a last resort not the first).

3) Do not be nervous to ask the locksmith what that are planning to do, they should be happy to discuss with you what they are doing and why.

4) Do ring around and ask for quotes and compare the prices, even in an emergency.

5) Ask the locksmith if they are based locally so if there are issues later then you can get back in touch with them to resolve the issue.

I hope that helps

Thanks
Paul

15/12/2023

12/09/2023

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