Top 5 Situations When You Need an Emergency Locksmith

 

woman locked out of home

Top 5 Situations When You Need an Emergency Locksmith

Locksmiths are in demand. Our skills and experience make us a valuable Australian resource. Not only that but when you’re in a bind and need an emergency, it’s essential to find a reputable emergency locksmith who can supply a great service. and ensure you feel secure and protected in your property or business. 

So, out of curiosity–what are the most common situations that require an emergency locksmith? 

We’ll go through them here. Caveat: these are the most common callouts we receive, as a Melbourne-based emergency locksmith…

Accidental lockouts

We’ll start with the most common cause of emergency locksmith services–the accidental lockout. You’ve locked yourself out of your home or business, and you need a professional locksmith to get access again. 

Here’s a reminder of how to prove your ID and right to enter an address, should you require an emergency locksmith to let you in. 

bunch of keys

Broken Keys

Keys break. They’re metal, and they’re tough, but we certainly put a lot of demand on these small tools. We are rough with them, and sometimes they give up. A broken key is not dissimilar from an accidental lockout in that you’ll need an emergency locksmith to help you into the property. Or possibly remove the broken key and provide a replacement to enable you to leave  the property.

Lock has Malfunctioned

Locks can suffer through neglect and tough use for years, and years, often decades–or maybe longer! They’re not infallible, and these, too, can suffer from wear and tear, causing them to malfunction. 

There are several ways a lock can break or malfunction, which will require an emergency locksmith:

  1. Key Broken in the Lock
  2. Lock Cylinder Turns Without Engaging: When the internal mechanism of the lock is damaged, the cylinder might turn freely without engaging the deadbolt or latch, making the lock useless.
  3. Jammed Lock Mechanism: Debris, rust, or internal wear and tear can cause the internal components of the lock to jam, making it impossible to turn the key or move the latch.
  4. Lock Misalignment: If the door or lock mechanism becomes misaligned due to warping, sagging, or shifting, the lock might not function properly, requiring an emergency fix.

Locksmith fixing a door lock

New Keys/Re-keying Service

Whether you’ve lost, misplaced, or broken your key/s, rekeying can provide a solution. Rekeying is the process of adjusting your locking mechanism for a new set of keys. Same lock–new keys. 

You might need a rekeying solution with an emergency locksmith if you have lost your keys and want to ensure your property is immediately secured. The old keys will no longer work in the same-but-adjusted-lock, rendering them void and your property more secure.

Piece of Mind After a Break-in

We have been called to attend properties across Melbourne that have, unfortunately, been victim to a break-in. Break-ins can be distressing, and aside from the loss of personal items, they can lead homeowners or business owners to feel unprotected. An emergency locksmith can attend to your property, upgrade your existing locks and security systems, or rekey the existing ones. This will help improve the security of your property and reduce the likelihood of a break-in in the future, giving you greater peace of mind. 

If you’re locked out of your home or business or need an emergency locksmith contact our Melbourne locksmith, who can help!