Locks are the best way to keep you, your family and your home protected from danger. Installing dead bolts and other types of locks in and around your home will ensure that your belongings are kept safe and out of reach from criminals attempting to break in and steal your possessions. While installing locks in and around your home may seem like a pretty simple task to take on, there are many home owners who make minor mistakes that turn into major frustrations. There are some tips to consider when installing your own locks that will save you a great deal of time and aggravation.

Emergency Home & Office Lockout Services

One of the most common mistakes that occur when homeowners decide to install new locks on their own is locking themselves out of their own home. First, if this occurs, you should be somewhat satisfied with yourself, as it means that you installed the lock properly, because it works and you are locked out. When installing a new lock or dead bolt, be sure to put the new key in your back pocket before you begin working on the installation, this will save you a great deal of embarrassment and frustration.

Door Lock Strike Plates

When installing a lock or dead bolt in your home, also make sure that before you screw the plates onto your door that they are facing the correct direction. While some plates are sometimes installed upside down, this will not affect the functionality of the lock, but it will be a constant reminder that you made a mistake and put it on wrong. Pay close attention to screw alignment and the way that the lock should look on the door when finished. Nothing is quite as frustrating as having to unscrew everything and start all over again. Take your time and do not rush through the job.

Lock Height Requirements

Another common mistake that home owners make when installing their own locks or dead bolts is changing the height at which they sit on the door or in the wall. The instructions should include a specific distance on how high off the ground the lock should be installed. Unless you are sure that the door is solid wood, do not alter this distance at all. If your door is hollow, it may not have the wood block necessary for the deadbolt to be installed into.

Deadbolt & Lock Installation & Replacement, Key & Locksmith Services in South Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah & Miami Florida

If you are ready to install new locks or deadbolt into your home, your best choice is to call a professional to get the job done right and in a timely manner. Contact The Lock Doc today for the best lock installation service available.

Using a locksmith is a great way to get a new key made that has been lost or a duplicate key made so that you can give it to a family member. Locksmiths can also replace lost or stolen car keys and transponder keys that might have broken or been misplaced. There are many locksmiths that offer emergency services that are available on the go. They can come to you if you have been stranded somewhere or are locked out of your home or office. This is when you need them most and this is also the moment that many people get overcharged. The problem is that you are stuck out of your car, office or home and have no way to get in. You also are probably already behind your schedule for the day and need to get back as soon as possible. When this is the case you call a locksmith that you may not know that has a low advertised price. If you see a locksmith that claims too good to be true price it probably is.

The Lock Doc has prepared what you need to know about hiring a locksmith and not getting overcharged.

What is the price for locksmith services: If you call a place that has advertised a price that seems low it probably is because they are going to tack on fees that they don’t tell you about. When they get there the price is one part and the fee to come to you is another, plus the actual service, and then the cost of the key that they are replacing etc. In the end you are paying much more then you intended to. They know that this is a great tactic to get you invested in using them because you are usually in a pinch and need help right away. Maybe you are stuck at the grocery store with food that needs to be refrigerated, or you need to be at an appointment. They are banking on you being in a rush and just deciding to pay the cost that they end up charging you.

Call ahead of a locksmith problem: This is what you want to do if you want to make sure that you are not overcharged for locksmith services. You can call a local locksmith and establish a relationship before you have a problem. This will give you time to ask about pricing and fees that may be associated with emergency services. This way you are prepared with a price in mind that you already are aware of. Keep the number saved in your phone so you are ready to make the call as soon as you need it.

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