Looking for a locksmith in Newcastle is harder than you might think. Not because of the lack of locksmiths – it’s because it is extremely hard to find a trustworthy locksmith.
Why?
Because anyone can promote themselves as a locksmith, as bizarrely the locksmith industry is one of the few remaining unregulated sectors.
When you’re looking to let someone into your home, you want to make sure that it is someone you can trust and when it comes to tradespeople specifically, you want to know that they’ll be able to do the job you need them to do!
There are a lot of great locksmiths out there, but there are also a few not-so-good ones – so it’s important to do your research.
If you’re looking for someone to change or replace your locks, you need to find someone who is not only local but whom you can rely on to do the best job possible.
In this post, we’ve provided tips for finding a local, trusted, capable locksmith!
Top Tips:
Searching for a locksmith in your local area is key. Wherever you live, find a locksmith who is based and available to serve your area. This is an important point as you know they’re located near you and can reach you quickly. Secondly, it allows you to double-check that they have a permanent address and a registered office.
Check phone numbers. This may seem strange, but checking if the advertised number is national or local is important. It’s preferred to use local numbers as often national call centres will only be sub-contracting the work out to local locksmiths anywhere – charging a lot more for the same service and not checking these “local locksmiths” to make sure they’re 100% reliable!
Top Tip: Hiring a local locksmith, Tyne Tees Locks, means you can access our emergency locksmith service where we will be with you within 30 minutes of your initial call!
Review sites have increased to give customers a place to vent and praise their experiences and purchases. These have become an important element in customers’ decision-making, and it’s always worth checking review sites and testimonials about the locksmith you’re potentially looking to use.
Most recommendations come from family, friends, and colleagues. These are the ones we trust the most as these recommendations tend to be from those who have experienced a particular service first-hand. We also advise that you check Facebook and Twitter, as every experience that ever happens is usually posted on social media!
Top Tip: Check out Tyne Tees Locks 5 Star Independent Reviews!
Look out for a specialist locksmith. The key is to look for what you need. For example, are you looking for an auto or UPVC specialist locksmith? As part of your search and questions, it’s important to ask directly if this is a service they can provide.
Top Tip: Tyne Tees locks offer domestic, commercial, auto, UPVC and emergency locksmith services throughout Newcastle (we also use our local landline and an emergency mobile number). As a dependable locksmith in Newcastle, we also provide emergency locksmith services. If you lose your car keys, our locksmith team can assist you. For help in gaining access to your vehicle, our auto locksmiths in Middlesbrough can be on hand within 30 minutes.
Questions to Ask a Locksmith
- How much do they charge? We understand the answer to this question can only be determined by how much information you provide and the job in question; however, the most trusted and professional locksmiths will be able to give you an estimate/guide price over the phone, be wary of those who hum and har.
- How long before they can reach you? Whether this is in an emergency or for booking you in to replace your locks or fix any broken locks – check how long you’ll have to wait before someone can reach you. (Ensure you find a local locksmith who can help solve this problem).
- Ask to see their ID. Before you let anyone on your property make sure to ask to see some ID. Trusted and reliable locksmiths will always have business cards or vehicle signs written with their company name. Oh, and don’t be surprised if they also ask you for ID – this is a way to check you are who you say you are when it comes to letting you back into a property or vehicle!
- Keep an eye on any extras you’ve asked for and if the job turns out to be much larger than first anticipated – no one likes hidden surprises at the end of a job!
- Once the work is complete, don’t forget to ask for an itemised invoice and a receipt to confirm you have paid. So if new locks are fitted, remember to collect the new set of keys and any additional extras that came with it.
- Check that you’re happy with the work that has been carried out and again if new locks are in place check that you know how these locking mechanisms work.
Looking for a Good, Reliable Locksmith?
At Tyne Tees Locks, we pride ourselves on the high level of customer service we provide to our customers. There isn’t a job that involves locks that we haven’t been able to help provide a solution for. Whether this is guaranteeing to be with you within 30 minutes for any emergency calls, replacing and fitting new locks, or fixing and repairing old ones – we offer a service that truly is second to none.
If you see us passing through Tyne and Wear, all our vehicles display our company name and number, and our team also carries business cards and uniforms with Tyne Tees Locks labelled on them!
There are quite a few locksmiths in the industry but finding a trusted one and one you can rely on (and who is good) for all your locksmith needs is vital. Looking out for some of our points above will help you find someone specialising in your needs.
Tyne Tees Locks are available 24 hours a day seven days a week, and did we also mention we clear up after our work is carried out too?
