To many people, a locksmith is the person they call when they have been locked out of their home or lost their keys.
This is probably because in the past, locksmiths were just as our name suggests – smiths (or skilled craftspeople) who worked on locks. Their jobs were made up of building, fitting and repairing locks and cutting keys.
These days, however, we have a much wider range of responsibilities.
In this article, we’ll talk about some of the locksmith services you might not have heard of before and why you might find them helpful one day.
Emergency locksmiths
People most commonly use emergency locksmith services when they lock themselves out of their house. We all think it’s a little silly until we inevitably do it ourselves (yes, some of us are guilty, too!). The fact is that anyone can accidentally shut the door when it’s on the latch or have a young child struggle to reopen the door, and these situations can easily lead to panic.
That’s where emergency locksmiths come in. With no need for appointments, they’re ready for your call day and night. They can open locked doors, windows or garages and provide emergency key cutting services. Importantly, emergency locksmiths can also repair locks or UPVC doors or windows.
If you ever need an emergency locksmith, you shouldn’t ever be afraid to give a trusted local company a call.
New car keys
Modern locksmiths are responsible for car keys just as much as those for homes.
Whether you need a replacement key when the original gets lost, stolen or damaged, or are simply thinking ahead and want a spare on hand, locksmiths can provide you with a new set of car keys.
Cars are advanced machines and thus have very advanced entry systems. It’s not just the blade you use to get into your car; the transponder radio signal must also match the vehicle’s on-board ECU (computer).
To program a car key, specialist equipment is needed. Since every mainstream manufacturer works slightly differently, and with keyless entry becoming more popular, some can take longer than others.
We would always recommend having a spare car key. It could save you hundreds of pounds and rescue you from the panic of suddenly realising you don’t have the original.
More home and commercial security options
Locksmiths can help you with a wide range of home or commercial security options, including:
Security is vital to us all. It mainly serves to prevent any criminals from accessing homes or business properties searching for money, jewellery, technology or information.
A burglary can significantly impact people, and prevention is the best cure. So far as home security goes, we would suggest that all homes have, at the very least, an alarm system and security cameras.
If you’ve been wondering about installing some new or updated security measures, don’t be afraid to contact a locksmith near you. They’ll be delighted to help you out and might even pop over to your home for a quick inspection so you can decide what’s best for you.
Installing commercial safes
While people usually think of us as focusing on replacing the locks on your front door, locksmiths also install and maintain commercial safes for businesses.
Every business is different. Some have large cash flows, while others need a safe space to store valuables such as jewellery. To match this, a locksmith will suggest a specific Safe Grade.
At Gray’s Locksmiths, we offer safes from Euro Grade 1 to Grade 5. A Grade 1, 2 or 3 safe is generally enough for a small business. Grades 4 and 5 would be more appropriate for medium or large companies.
All safes are installed with care and precision and are extremely difficult for criminals to break into.
Contact a local locksmith company that works with safes for more information about commercial safe installation.
Essential locksmith services at Grays Locksmiths
Here at Grays Locksmiths, we work hard to provide a well-rounded, efficient service to the Nottingham area. As members of the MLA (Master Locksmiths Association), we love working with individuals on a case-by-case basis to work out what they need and how we can best help.
If you’re after any of the above services, we offer them all! Get in touch with us on 0115 942 2315 or by popping in-store at 245 Ilkeston Road (NG7 3FX) – even if it’s just for a friendly chat at the moment – and we’ll be glad to assist you.