There’s nothing quite as frustrating as finding yourself locked out of your home or business. Don’t fret because there’s an easy solution.
In situations like this you’ll find that an emergency locksmith in Melbourne saves the day by getting you out of trouble fast and giving you access to your home, your car or your business premises.
Common Lockout Scenarios
There are numerous situations where you might find yourself locked out, including:
Locked Out Of Your House
- Your key has broken inside the lock.
- You left your house keys at work.
- The lock or door is jammed.
Locked Out Of Your Business
- You arrive at work and realise you’ve left the keys at home.
- The staff member who locked up the night before calls in sick and they have the only key.
- Someone’s tampered with the lock and now it won’t open.
How An Emergency Locksmith Can Help
Lucky for you, an emergency locksmith can help with:
- 24/7 availability
- Key replacement & duplication
- Repairing a damaged lock
- Rekeying a lock and cutting a new key
Whenever you find yourself locked out, your first instinct should be to call a mobile locksmith in Melbourne to come to your aid. You’ll find you won’t have to wait long for an emergency locksmith to arrive and get you out of a tricky situation.
What To Do When Locked Out
Apart from calling your local emergency locksmith, there are other things you can do, like:
- Call a friend or family member who you might have left a spare key with.
- Check to see if there are any open or unlocked windows that you can access.
- Try the back door or any sliding doors to see if they might be unlocked.
- If you’re renting, get in touch with your property manager who will have a key.
Preventing Future Lockouts
With a little bit of planning and forethought, you can easily prevent future lockouts by:
- Utilising our key cutting service and leaving the spare with a trusted neighbour or a friend who lives close by.
- Installing a key safe with an access code somewhere out of sight to keep your spare key in.
- Consider installing digital locks on your doors that utilise keyless entry codes rather than physical keys.
How To Choose A Reliable Emergency Locksmith
Choosing a reliable emergency locksmith is not that difficult if you ensure:
- The company is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia.
- Your local locksmith has a professional website with a physical address.
- The locksmith turns up on time wearing a uniform and driving a signwritten vehicle.
- There’s a phone number you can call any time of the day or night.
- The locksmith holds a security license issued by Victoria police.
Contact Us Today If You’re Locked Out
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you’re locked out of your home, your car or your business in Melbourne, don’t hesitate to contact Amalgamated Locksmiths on 03 9419 6922. We’re never far away and have an emergency locksmith available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.