

Many professional locksmiths make themselves available 24/7 so they are available in case of emergencies. Regardless there are numerous potential reasons why a locksmith is called out. Some of the most common reasons include the following:
People can become locked out of their homes for a variety of reasons, like broken locks or lost keys. As such, locksmiths provide a valuable service that helps people gain access to the safety of their homes.
It’s a good idea to change your locks occasionally, especially if you have lodgers or other people staying. Changing locks regularly will help ensure fewer people have keys, while it will also help ensure locks are fairly new and in good condition.
Locks can become worn over time and need maintenance and repairs. This could mean anything from helping to repair a broken lock to replacing all locks in a property with new ones. Locksmiths are also sometimes called out by people who need new keys cut.
Locksmiths are also sometimes called out to help after a home has been broken into. While the locksmith can’t do anything about the break-in, they can at least install new locks to help ensure the home is secure again. Professional locksmiths will also often offer surveys that will help identify potential weaknesses that should be remedied.

SMS Locksmiths proudly offers the services above, and more. If you want to know more, please get in touch and we will be happy to help however we can.