What locksmiths do

Even kids know what locksmiths do; they work with locks! Have you ever thought about what that really means? Is that ALL that locksmiths do? When should you call a locksmith and when do you just “wing” it by using a local handyman or repair person? These are questions that Naperville Locksmith Pro gets asked all the time. That’s why we made this post; to help you understand what locksmiths really do! By reading this and taking it to heart, you’ll be in a better position to call or use a locksmith the next time a need for one comes up.

Here in Naperville, IL there are many great lock and key shops (including ours!) that are available to help you with any of your security or protection needs. Feel free to call Naperville Locksmith Pro or any of our colleagues for high quality, full service locksmith care for your home, business or automotive vehicle.

Always go with full service!

A person who dabbles with locks and keys is not a locksmith. That title is reserved for licensed professionals that are highly skilled, experienced and ready to help you with your lock and key needs however large or small they may be. You can confidently call a full service locksmith for help with 4 categories of lock expertise – automotive, residential, commercial and emergency. Some of these overlap but for the most part, you simply call the shop and speak to a technician to get fast and responsive mobile service direct to your location.

Automotive locksmiths

A locksmith that deals with car locks can really come in handy! If you’ve ever locked your keys in the trunk or ignition and needed help to gain access back to them, you know what we mean! An automotive locksmith should offer 24-hour service; after all, lockouts don’t happen according to business hours! They can occur at any time and any place. Automotive locksmiths do more than provide lockout assistance. They also cut keys, program transponder chips, repair keyless entry, unlock steering wheel bars, install locks, rekey locks, service car alarms, extract keys, unlock car doors, make VAT keys, remove stuck keys, replace ignitions, change out locks, repair keyless remotes, replace locks, repair break-in damage and dozens more.

You may be wondering if you can save a few dollars by NOT calling a locksmith. What if you called your car dealer or a mechanic instead? Actually, you’ll wind up spending more and here’s why. If your car doesn’t run, or needs ignition or transponder key work, the dealer will have it towed in to them. This alone adds quite a cost to your bill. Then you have the expensive middle man fees and mark up costs as the dealer has to call his locksmith to actually do the work. The same goes for the mechanic – they have to call their lock professional and add his bill to theirs. Doesn’t it make better sense to save money and time and actually have the locksmith come to your location and do the work right there?

Emergency locksmiths

Unless you are doing upgrades or routine lock and key work at your home or business, you probably need an emergency locksmith. Emergencies can take many forms – lockouts, broken keys, lost keys, stuck keys, damaged locks, stuck safes, locked panic bars, combination changing, lock replacement, lock repair, emergency upgrades and lots more. The unusual thing about locksmith emergencies is that they seem to always happen at night, after hours, on the weekend, or during holidays; in other words, when you least expect it, or are prepared for it!

Even during emergencies, the tendency is to force your way back inside or to call a friend for whatever help they can give. People are often afraid of calling a locksmith. The fear could be based on a previous bad experience or a lack of money. In reality, calling a professional locksmith doesn’t have to be expensive or frightful. Just find the right shop in Naperville, IL to work with and add their contact number into your smart phone for quick and easy access 24/7. Doing a little bit of research now can save you lots of time and money if and when a locksmith emergency occurs in your life.

Residential Locksmiths

When it comes to your home locks you want quality work and should insist on it! This is where you live with your loved ones and where your belongings are stored. A fully certified residential locksmith is invaluable to you here. Just look around at all the locking mechanisms at your home and grounds. You have front and back door locks, bathroom and bedroom locks, gate and fence locks, shed locks, garage locks and even more when you count mailboxes, pet doors, cabinets, desks, clothing trunks and windows. Now, throw in alarm service, lock upgrades, door knob changes, rekeys, lock replacements, deadbolts, peepholes, video surveillance and dozens of other useful and needed locksmith amenities.

Hiring a locksmith for your home is different than simply choosing a landscaper or plumber. Those vendors are important too but they don’t have access to or make keys to your home! Be choosy and pick a locksmith that you can work with and trust to do the job correctly and with integrity!

Commercial Locksmiths

There are thousands of different businesses in and around Naperville, IL and each one has different and vital lock and key needs. A commercial locksmith can service most any kind of business lock hardware and that makes him vital to bakeries, pet stores, medical clinics, realtors, car dealers, apartment rentals, attorneys, dentists, retail stores, fast food outlets, convenience stores, home builders, video arcades, fine dining, home improvement, fabric stores and hundreds more.

Good commercial locksmith service can protect your physical location, inventory, customers, staff and you! You’ll want fast, 24-hour access to your business lock and key technician for lockout help, rekey work, upgrades, installations, repairs and as a sounding board for future security issues that may arise later.