Why should you call a locksmith to help you with an emergency open up for your house or apartment?
Life can always throw some unwanted circumstances at us, and getting locked out of your home sucks. Breaking the lock or window on our own may seem like a good idea, but a professional locksmith can get you back in your home in minutes.
While you might be tempted to do it on your own, there are plenty of reasons to call a locksmith.
Emergency Locksmiths have the right tools
One of the first things that you need to remember while unlocking a door is that you are going to need a certain set of tools and skills to do it. However, unless you happen to be a locksmith it is actually illegal for you to own lock picking equipment. Therefore, you might end up doing more damage than good to yourself by trying to open up the apartment door on your own. At the same time if you call a locksmith who has the right set of tools, the entire process takes a highly trained and skilled locksmith only a few minutes. Yep, it’s just like the movies.
Locksmiths have the right expertise
What if you have an advanced locking system that can’t be picked? None of the high-security systems can be picked. Medeco, Abloy, Multi-Lock, Primus etc cannot be picked even by the most skilled individuals. In these cases, a locksmith may use other ways of gaining entry into the facility. Under the door tools or more destructive methods such as drilling the lock may be necessary.
Don’t kick the door in
Kicking the door in is just the very worst idea. The door is the most expensive part of the opening and is quite expensive to replace. On the other hand, the lock is cheaply and easily replaced, so DON’T kick the door in. It’s hard to fix and never looks quite the same afterwards.
So I guess that sums it all up. Hire an expert. While the decision is entirely going to be in your hands, a word of wisdom from my side is to get professional help.
If you are in need of an emergency open up, Fineline Locksmithing helps residential and commercial customers in Edmonton and surrounding areas.