LOCKSMITH — handymen in Dublin

LOCKSMITH is based in Cabra East, Dublin, and covers Dublin, so start by asking whether it reaches your part of the city. Calling ahead lets you confirm travel to your address and how soon someone can come out. Ask this before you agree to any job.

Price depends mainly on the type of job, such as a lockout, a lock change or a rekey, along with the lock type and its security grade. Calls outside normal working hours usually cost more than daytime visits, and drilling a lock usually costs more than a non-destructive opening. The Locksmith price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so compare quotes against it.

The registration rule for gas and fuse board work is an RGI or Safe Electric contractor, which does not cover lock jobs, so for LOCKSMITH ask about training and experience instead. Ask how long the locksmith has been fitting locks and what training they completed. Ask for the name of any trade body they belong to so you can check it yourself.

Ask LOCKSMITH whether it carries public liability insurance and ask to see the certificate, as is usual for trade businesses in Ireland. Also ask what guarantee covers a lock fitted or a key cut, and get it in writing. Asking these questions before work starts keeps the job clear for both sides.

LOCKSMITH has a Google rating of 4.5 from 22 reviews, which you can read on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=5475269134928383420. Read the most recent reviews to see how lockouts and key jobs were handled. If you want more detail, you can ask the company for references from recent customers.

A home grant is not usually available for locksmithing in Ireland, so plan to pay for the job directly. Ask for an itemised quote and keep the invoice for your records. Any other support would only apply if your own circumstances qualify, so check with the relevant body first.

You can ask for a quote by phone or through its Locufy page. When you call, describe the job, the place, the type of lock or key, and when it suits you. Photos of the lock or key can help the locksmith estimate the work before they arrive.

You can compare LOCKSMITH with other locksmith providers in Dublin on Locufy. Look at the services each offers, what each quote includes, such as call-out and parts, and the experience each shows. Comparing these points gives you a fair picture before you choose.