How to tell a genuine locksmith from a scam

There are many locksmiths operating in business under the garb of fraud. We will be mentioning some of the telltale signs that can help a person in avoiding an impersonator. If you are looking for a Locksmith in London, there will be many listed in online directories. You will come across names that are registered as verified and a handful of those with no verification next to their name. It is best to steer clear of the ones without the verification mark.

Do proper search prior to contact. You come across a locksmith company that is registered with a local address. Next thing you need to do is to Google that address and see if there is any other business registered under that location. If you still want to be doubly sure then call the company. You should be on the lookout for a legal business name and not a generic phrase such as, “Welcome to locksmith services”. 



When the person arrives at your home, before inviting them in ask for identification and work license. Anyone who is unwilling to provide you with one is untrained to carry out the job, no matter even if they are ready to offer you a discounted rate. Don’t fall prey to unbelievably low prices. Although, it is common to discard people who are offering cheap rates under the impression that their service must be of low quality. The way to go about is to get a quote on the phone. Just find out what their labor cost and service fee are. This will also clear the air for any misunderstandings in the price to be paid.

Locksmith in London would never insist that the lock needs to be replaced or drilled. This is a sure shot sign of one who is untrained in his line of business. The ones who want to drill the look are only looking to make money out of you. Genuine companies properly train their staff to unlock any door.
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