Welcome to the Affordable Locksmith of Texas blog! Lately, we have been talking about how to find a local locksmith in the Spring and The Woodlands area that you can trust. You would hope that someone who claims to be a locksmith would indeed be one, but that is not always the case. Scammers have found a way to pose as locksmiths and steal from their “clients” and never perform the service or do so in a shoddy way while running off with information or access to your home. You don’t have to become a victim to know better! Read part one to learn about some tell-tale signs of scams or keep reading and learn how to find a reputable locksmith in The Woodlands area.
Licensed
The locksmith that you want to trust when your home needs to be rekeyed, your transponder key needs to be replaced, or when you’re locked out of your car at 3:00 a.m. is one that is licensed and provides a licensing number. A licensed locksmith is one that has been thoroughly vetted and background-checked. Only those who have a clean record with absolutely no questionable skeletons in their closet and who have received extensive training can receive licensing.
Bonded & Insured
You should also look for a bonded or insured locksmith. A bonded, insured locksmith will have the proper business insurance to cover the unexpected. “The unexpected” could include injury or damage that occured to their or your property. This means that if something should go wrong during your appointment that you aren’t stuck with the bill.
Mobile
A mobile locksmith can provide you the service you need because they can travel to wherever you need them. A mobile locksmith will come to your home, business, or your car and perform the service that you need. If a locksmith isn’t mobile that doesn’t mean they are aren’t reputable, but they may not provide the services you need.
24-Hour
Not all reputable locksmiths provide 24-hour services. However, if you do need 24-hour service, you must make sure that you are calling a locksmith that is licensed, bonded, and insured. You don’t want just anyone showing up to your home, business, or car at 3:00 a.m.!
If you need a local, 24-hour locksmith in the Spring and The Woodlands area, call Affordable Locksmith of Texas! We provide reputable services that you can count on. Learn more about us on our website!