I
dont want to be overcharged!
Please note:
Needalocksmith does not include national companies on
its database. We do not agree with overcharging and
"Bait' N' Switch" scams. (up charging upon
arrival) common place amongst nationals and sub contractors.
The reason being National Companies take huge percentages
of overall job costs and encourage engineers to upsell
and overcharge.
Locksmiths
Many homeowners who have never called out a Locksmith
before, worry about how much a service like this will
cost.We suggest calling 2 - 3 local locksmiths listed
here on needalokcsmith.com
It is important to recognise that an approved Locksmith
is a highly trained and experienced tradesperson and
therefore, like a plumber or electrician, will charge
a fee that is in line with that expertise.
Cost of replacement Locks
Locks vary in cost from just a few pounds to hundreds
of pounds depending on make model. If we avarage a typical
mortice lock with 5 levers and conforming to british
standard we would say it has a retail cost at approx
£35 -£ 45 + VAT (2011) .An average Secure
by Design Cylinder can be as little as £15.00
and as much as £45.00 We would suggest asking
your locksmith his reccomendations. Never downgrade
a lock system! or fit cheap quality locks.
5-minute entry?
Ironically, the aim of an ethical and efficient Locksmith,
is to gain entry to your premises as quickly as possible.
If the Locksmith manages to gain entry within 5 minutes
for instance, it would be commercially impossible for
him to charge you for just 5 minutes of his time and
the industry typically will make a minimum charge of
one full hour. Most locksmiths do not charge a seperate
callout fee but include travel time within the first
hour. This a fair way for locksmiths to run their businesses
and you are guaranteed the locksmith will have all the
up to date tools to work efficiently and safely.
Amongst his many business expenses such as public liability
insurance, fuel, material costs and tools, the Locksmith
also has to travel to your premises and then back again
and you will not be normaly be charge in addition for
this. Running a locksmith business is very expensive.
For example, A typical pin and cam pick for a chubb
type lock can cost approx £300 to £400 pounds.
This we hope gives you an idea at the cost of tooling
for lockmsiths. So please, when a locksmith charges
£45 - £55 to attend and open your door please
bear that in mind.
Having said all this, the professional services of
a fully trained and experienced Locksmith found here
on needalocksmith.com can start from as little as £45
+ Vat, depending on your circumstances. OAP's for instance
are quite often eligible for a 10% discount on normal
hourly rates. Please ask the locksmith attending if
discounts apply.
If you would like to speak to a friendly advisor about
your personal needs,Please contact Us.
We are more than happy to help!
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