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Getting locked out of your business, car, home or van, can be frustrating and a stressful experience. It always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times, whether you are rushing to work, running errands, or even worse, stranded in an unfamiliar location. In such situations finding a reliable 24-hour locksmith near you can be a lifesaver.
What 24-hour emergency locksmith services I can find using The Perspicacity Life?
When searching for a 24-hour locksmith on The Perspicacity Life website we have local independent locksmiths subscribed and supporting us offering a wide range of locksmith services including locksmiths near me, 24-hour locksmiths, Auto locksmiths, Van security, Safe engineers, Locksmith shop or trade unit near me, being able to solve your emergency fast and efficiently.
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Popular 24-hour emergency lock and key emergency call outs.
24-hour emergency locksmiths will be able to help with any lock and key related issue out of hours and are usually mobile being able to visit your location whether it be your business, home, trade unit or location.
- Locked out of business, car, house, shop, van, trade unit.
- Business or house door will not lock.
- Cannot gain access as key is not opening lock.
- Require emergency locksmith to replace locks as unauthorised person has a key.
- Key has snapped off in lock.
- Burglary repairs and securing a property following a break in.
- My car key is not unlocking my vehicle, or key will not turn in the ignition.
What is considered out of hours or 24-hour locksmithing?
Most locksmiths offering a mobile locksmith service usually work between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Some locksmiths may deviate out of these hours slightly but weekends and after 5pm constitute as out of hours in most cases. When calling a locksmith on the weekend or after 5pm weekdays you will usually get charged more due to the unsociable hours the locksmith is required to work and be called out.
When locksmiths advertise a 24-hour locksmith service it does not mean they are just around 24-hours, they usually work set hours but are prepared to go out in unsociable hours to offer their locksmith service at an additional fee.
What time is considered out of hours when you require a 24-hour locksmith?
The below times are considered out of hours, and you will likely require a 24-hour locksmith.
- After 5pm weekdays
- Weekends
How long does an emergency locksmith take to respond?
When searching for a 24-hour locksmith near me using The Perspicacity Life website and resource, you will be able to find local independent subscribed locksmiths fast and geographically nearest to you. This will enable the locksmith to get to your 24-hour emergency locksmith emergency as fast as possible.
Normally 30-60 minutes is the target response time most locksmiths aim for in an emergency situation.
How much does a 24-hour emergency locksmith cost?
This is a hard question to answer even as a locksmith with over 22 years of experience. There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration including time of call, distance to job, job complexity, the emergency locksmith service: general locksmithing, auto, 24-hour locksmith, safe, van, the city or region you live in.
In my experience as a generalisation I would say to call out a 24-hour emergency locksmith it costs a minimum of £10/£20 extra on top of what a locksmith in your city or region would charge during normal working hours plus parts if needed. If it is in the early hours of the morning it will likely be more as these are the most unsociable hours.
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- Get a second quote if possible or you think the price is very high.
Please note some local independent locksmiths may be vat registered or have call out fees so make sure you ask what the final price for your 24-hour emergency locksmith job will cost including parts and labour.
Proof of identification will be required if you call out a 24-hour emergency locksmith.
When calling out a 24-hour emergency locksmith, if you are trying to gain access to your property you will be asked for proof of identity on site. This is to ensure the locksmith is opening the door for the correct person or authorised agent. Proof of identity normally excepted is usually your driving licence with the property address on it, passport, recent household utility bill, something that ties you personally strongly to the property in question. The identity check always happens before any work is started or undertaken.
Types of identification accepted by locksmiths:
- Driving licence.
- Passport.
- Recent utility bill.
- Strong identification tying you to the property on an official document.
How do I pay the 24-hour emergency locksmith as it is out of hours?
Most 24-hour emergency locksmiths are able to accept card payments on site including Visa, MasterCard on their mobile card machine once the job has been completed, most modern card machines will also accept Apple Pay. Payment can usually be made via bank transfer as well. It is important you establish what payments are accepted before the locksmith attends your 24-hour emergency locksmith requirement.
- Onsite Card payment.
- Apple Pay.
- Bank transfer.
The Perspicacity Life have hopefully given you an insight into finding a 24-hour emergency locksmith and what they can assist you with. We have a wide range of local independent professional locksmiths subscribed and supporting The Perspicacity Life, covering the whole of the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – don’t forget to mention you found us here!
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