Are you in need of a locksmith in Melbourne? If so, there are three things that you should do to ensure you find a trustworthy locksmith that will get the job done.
Search online
When searching for a locksmith in Melbourne, the quickest and easiest way to find a local locksmith is to go online. While it is true that the internet has made life easier for people all around the world, it’s also allowed scammers to rip off unsuspecting customers.
When visiting a local locksmith website, always look for the following:
- Does the website look up-to-date and have useful information on it?
- Does the website have a business address, phone number or email address you can easily contact?
- Does the website have links to active social media profiles?
- Does it appear that they’ve been in business for a long time?
Ask for a quote
Once you have found a few locksmiths in your area, you should ask each of them for a quote to see who can offer the best service for a reasonable price. By asking for quotes from reputable locksmiths, you’ll get to understand what the average cost of a job is, and how to spot scammers who offer you ‘free call out fees’ and ‘$45 locksmith’ services – which turn out to be just that, scams.
Are they a member of the Locksmiths Guild of Australia?
The Locksmiths Guild of Australia is an incorporated trade association for locksmiths.
Certified Practising Locksmiths have demonstrated that they have appropriate trade training and experience to be able to provide the best customer service available.
Ask your locksmith if they’re a member of the LGA – if not, don’t hire them for a job.
When you next need to hire a locksmith in Melbourne, make sure that you take into account these tips above.
Temple Locksmith & Security has been providing emergency, residential, commercial, industrial and automotive locksmith services to Melbourne businesses and homes since 2016. The range of locksmith solutions includes master key systems, rekeying locks, repairing locks, lock fitting, deadlock installation, electronic locks and broken key extraction. We pride ourselves on old fashioned service that you expect, backed up with the latest in technical products and knowledge.
