Choosing A Locksmith
Choosing A Locksmith
Helpful Advice
Whilst there are many highly-skilled and reputable locksmiths around, the industry is also plagued with numerous rogue locksmiths. To help you avoid a potentially rogue locksmith, Scotia Locksmiths is happy to provide the following free advise on what to look for when choosing a locksmith.
Low Call-Out Fees
Many locksmiths offer a low call-out fee of £39, £49 or even £59. This misleads the customer into thinking that is the total price they will have to pay for the locksmith. Unfortunately, this is just the headline rate to secure the work, once the locksmith arrives and does the work, they will charge their usually inflated labour fee on top of the Call-Out Fee. These locksmiths also commonly overcharge for parts/materials. When comparing prices, always compare the overall cost to you and make sure the quote includes parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT.
Scotia Locksmiths will never charge a call-out fee. All our quotes will include parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT. We offer fixed pricing for the most common jobs and offer tailored quotes for any bespoke requests such as CCTV, high-security locks.
Avoid Call Centres
Unfortunately, there are some organisations who advertise online as locksmiths but they are only a call centre who will just sub-contract the work out to another locksmith and charge YOU for the privilege. Scotia Locksmiths does not have a call centre and the mobile numbers on our website will call the local locksmith directly so you will be speaking to the locksmith from the first contact.
Not all locks offer the same level of quality and security
There are various standards of locks available, some better than others. At Scotia Locksmiths, all our Euro Cylinders are anti-snap, certified to EN1303 and are pick, drill and pull resistant. Furthermore, all our Union 5-lever mortice locks and sash locks comply with BS EN 12209, BS EN 1634 and BS EN 3621.
Questions to ask the Locksmith
- Is there a call-out fee?
- What is the total price for the work?
- Who is the locksmith?
- Who are you paying?
Whilst there are many highly-skilled and reputable locksmiths around, the industry is also plagued with numerous rogue locksmiths. To help you avoid a potentially rogue locksmith, Scotia Locksmiths is happy to provide the following free advise on what to look for when choosing a locksmith.
Low Call-Out Fees
Many locksmiths offer a low call-out fee of £39, £49 or even £59. This misleads the customer into thinking that is the total price they will have to pay for the locksmith. Unfortunately, this is just the headline rate to secure the work, once the locksmith arrives and does the work, they will charge their usually inflated labour fee on top of the Call-Out Fee. These locksmiths also commonly overcharge for parts/materials. When comparing prices, always compare the overall cost to you and make sure the quote includes parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT.
Scotia Locksmiths will never charge a call-out fee. All our quotes will include parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT. We offer fixed pricing for the most common jobs and offer tailored quotes for any bespoke requests such as CCTV, high-security locks.
Avoid Call Centres
Unfortunately, there are some organisations who advertise online as locksmiths but they are only a call centre who will just sub-contract the work out to another locksmith and charge YOU for the privilege. Scotia Locksmiths does not have a call centre and the mobile numbers on our website will call the local locksmith directly so you will be speaking to the locksmith from the first contact.
Not all locks offer the same level of quality and security
There are various standards of locks available, some better than others. At Scotia Locksmiths, all our Euro Cylinders are anti-snap, certified to EN1303 and are pick, drill and pull resistant. Furthermore, all our Union 5-lever mortice locks and sash locks comply with BS EN 12209, BS EN 1634 and BS EN 3621.
Questions to ask the Locksmith
- Is there a call-out fee?
- What is the total price for the work?
- Who is the locksmith?
- Who are you paying?
Whilst there are many highly-skilled and reputable locksmiths around, the industry is also plagued with numerous rogue locksmiths. To help you avoid a potentially rogue locksmith, Scotia Locksmiths is happy to provide the following free advise on what to look for when choosing a locksmith.
Low Call-Out Fees
Many locksmiths offer a low call-out fee of £39, £49 or even £59. This misleads the customer into thinking that is the total price they will have to pay for the locksmith. Unfortunately, this is just the headline rate to secure the work, once the locksmith arrives and does the work, they will charge their usually inflated labour fee on top of the Call-Out Fee. These locksmiths also commonly overcharge for parts/materials. When comparing prices, always compare the overall cost to you and make sure the quote includes parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT.
Scotia Locksmiths will never charge a call-out fee. All our quotes will include parts, labour and, where appropriate, VAT. We offer fixed pricing for the most common jobs and offer tailored quotes for any bespoke requests such as CCTV, high-security locks.
Avoid Call Centres
Unfortunately, there are some organisations who advertise online as locksmiths but they are only a call centre who will just sub-contract the work out to another locksmith and charge YOU for the privilege. Scotia Locksmiths does not have a call centre and the mobile numbers on our website will call the local locksmith directly so you will be speaking to the locksmith from the first contact.
Not all locks offer the same level of quality and security
There are various standards of locks available, some better than others. At Scotia Locksmiths, all our Euro Cylinders are anti-snap, certified to EN1303 and are pick, drill and pull resistant. Furthermore, all our Union 5-lever mortice locks and sash locks comply with BS EN 12209, BS EN 1634 and BS EN 3621.
Questions to ask the Locksmith
- Is there a call-out fee?
- What is the total price for the work?
- Who is the locksmith?
- Who are you paying?