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Hire a locksmith without the guesswork

Most locksmiths are honest tradespeople. A few are not, and they are good at looking like everyone else online. This guide shows you how to tell them apart in a two-minute phone call.

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A homeowner shakes hands with a locksmith at the front door of a Florida home

Green flags and red flags

You can learn most of what you need before anyone shows up. Listen for these on the phone and watch for them at the door.

Good signs

  • They answer with a real business name.
  • They give a price range for your job, not just a trip fee.
  • They ask what kind of lock or car it is before quoting.
  • The technician asks for proof that you live there or own the car.
  • You get a written invoice with the company's name and address.

Warning signs

  • "Locksmith service" with no company name.
  • A very low "service call" price and nothing else.
  • They want to drill a standard lock right away.
  • The price jumps once the work has started.
  • Cash only, and no paperwork.

Read the guide

This guide is written by Key-En-Lock, a locksmith company in Melbourne. The advice applies whoever you hire.

Questions people ask

Does Florida license locksmiths?

Florida does not issue a statewide locksmith license, so a license number alone will not tell you much. Check that the business is registered with the state, carries insurance and has a real local address.

Is it rude to ask for a price before they come out?

Not at all. A professional locksmith expects the question and can give you a range once they know what kind of lock or car it is.

Want a straight quote?

Key-En-Lock gives you the full price before any work starts, anywhere in Brevard County.

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