Things You Didn't Know Locksmiths Could Do
If you're like most people, when you think about a locksmith, you think of the person who comes to your location to help when you lock yourself out of your home or car. You may also think of a locksmith if you're looking to make a copy of a door key. While most locksmiths do perform lockout and key duplication work, there are many other services they can also provide. They have commercial, residential, and even automotive services not related to lockouts.
Commerical
Locksmiths can provide a variety of services for businesses. Your local professional can often install specialty hardware designed to be used in an emergency called "panic hardware." Door panic hardware may be required by local code and is designed to allow you to quickly exit a building without having to fuss with a doorknob. A common example is a push bar across an emergency exit. Locksmiths can also install a master key system for a business with several locking doors so that you only need to carry around one key or provide new keys for equipment such as filing cabinets if needed.
Residential
In the home, locksmiths can keep you safe. Residential services provided by locksmiths include safety measures, easy entry technology, and aesthetic improvements to entries. Locksmiths can often repair your doorway after a break-in to ensure that it is stable to prevent future unauthorized access. They can also install specialty equipment to prevent future break-ins such as doorstops that are attached to the floor behind your door to prevent burglars from entering while you sleep, even if they pick the lock. Other services include the installation of a keypad or smart lock to improve ease of entry and the installation of decorative locks to improve your curb appeal.
Automotive
Most locksmiths can also save you an expensive trip to the car dealership if you face a lock or key issue in your car. One service that they often provide is key removal if your key becomes stuck or breaks in the ignition. Most people only think locksmiths work with traditional, metal keys but locksmiths are also usually able to replicate and perform certain repairs to newer automobile keys. If your key fob stopped working or you need a spare, a trip to the locksmith may help you save money on a trip to your local car dealership for service.
The types of services that your local locksmith can provide will vary. Give your local locksmith a call to find out what services, besides traditional lockouts, they can provide.
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