Top Ten Tips for when you’re locked out...

1. Stay calm!

The worst thing you can do is panic and stress yourself out when you’re locked out.

Store this number in case you do find yourself locked out...

0800 035 0451

2. Where are the keys? Do you leave a spare key with a neighbour or

relative?

By leaving a spare key with a trusted neighbour or family member you will be saving yourself from being locked

out of your home if you did loose or misplace your set of keys.

It is still recommended that you contact a local locksmith to change your locks as you don’t know who may have picked up the set you have lost or misplaced.

3. Do not fiddle with the lock.

This may cause damage to the lock making it more difficult for it to be

opened and could lead to further costs being incurred.

4. Don’t call your local emergency services, call an

emergency locksmith instead!

It was reported in 2012 that fire-fighters in London were being called out nearly every hour to rescue people who were either locked out of their home or car

(approximately 20 a day) which is estimated to cost taxpayers more than 5

million. (BBC News)

5. Call a local locksmith

When calling a local locksmith always make sure that you are calling a credible and trustworthy accredited locksmith. All credible locksmiths will carry ID on them

so make sure you always ask to see it before you invite them to gain entry to

your home!

6. Check that any locksmith coming to your

home is DBS checked (formally CRB).

Any locksmith who has been DBS checked will be more than happy to

inform you that they have been.

7. Make sure any locks you do have

changed by an emergency

locksmith are to a British Standard.

This is important especially in terms of meeting the requirements set by

your Home Insurance Provider.

8. Don’t shout about it on any type of social

media.

It may be tempting to share your latest lockout #fail but remember anyone can see it and shows that

you and your property are potentially vulnerable!

9. If you have lost or misplaced a set of

keys make sure you replace all of the

locks that relate to the keys you have

lost.

This could be your garage lock or a shed. Also make sure you notify anyone who

you had a spare key for i.e. a neighbour or work that you have lost or misplaced them so that they can get their locks

changed.

10. Do not try to cut costs by breaking into

your own home!

You may cause harm to yourself or damage to your

property by doing so.

Extra costs may be incurred by breaking into your own

home.

0800 035 0451

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