Planning Ahead For Emergency Locksmith Services

Nearly every call a locksmith receives is an emergency or at their most benign calls with a sense of urgency attached to it. While it's certainly true that some people will contact a locksmith in the middle of the day have a lock repaired or replaced or even have something re-keyed, a great many contact a locksmith because they're either locked out of their home, their vehicle, place of business, or need locks changed and/or fixed immediately.

For this reason alone it behooves all individuals to seek out and research ahead of time any and all local locksmith's. Keep in mind however that finding a locksmith isn't necessarily enough. Finding and keeping handy the contact information of a reliable locksmith that offers 24/7 emergency services is of great benefit. The last thing any individual wants to do when he/she needs a locksmith in an emergency scenario is to spend time online looking for websites in a hurry. Reacting in such a manner can not only lead individuals to less than reputable locksmiths but those that are overpriced, and those that run bait and switch scams.

Here at Astro Locksmith we offer 24/7 emergency locksmith services at fair and extremely competitive prices. Whether you need access to your home, your vehicle, or you need locks repaired/replaced in a hurry we can help. We will provide you with a free quote over the phone and will never change the price we quote you in between the time you contact us and the time we arrived on scene.



Astro Locksmith
Phone: (617) 448-6554
info@astrolocks.com

Astro Locks is a full service locksmith company that specializes in the following:

24 Hr Locksmith Boston and Boston Emergency Locksmith

Lock Repair Services

It's a common misconception amongst homeowners and sometimes business owners that every lock that becomes damaged must be completely replaced. While it's true that severely damaged locks will need to be replaced by a professional, especially whereas businesses are concerned, many times a damaged lock can be repaired by a professional locksmith.

Not only do we install new locks for residential and commercial clients but we also offer lock repair services as well. When we arrive on the scene we will evaluate the condition of the lock or locks in question and we'll let you know right away whether or not a particular lock can be repaired. If it cannot be repaired we will give you a quote for a replacement lock.

If you have locks that are damaged and are sure whether or not you should replace them or have them checked out by a professional why not contact us? We would be happy to assist you and give you a free quote!

Contact Astro Locksmith Services!
Phone: (617) 448-6554
info@astrolocks.com

Astro Locks is a full service locksmith company that specializes in the following:

Locksmith Boston, Boston Emergency Locksmith, and Boston Lock Repair

We Serve New York And Massachusetts Too!

 

While we are predominantly known and advertised as a Boston locksmith company the truth of the matter is that we service other areas as well. Astro Locks makes all of the same outstanding locksmith services available to individuals living in and working out of Boston, New York, and Massachusetts. Those who work and/or live in those areas can take advantage of our residential, commercial, automotive, and surveillance services and receive the same outstanding customer service and pricing that our Boston clients have come to expect and appreciate.

Those who live in or work out of New York and Massachusetts should also remember that they can expect a free quote without any hidden fees once we arrive on the scene. We operate with integrity and honesty as well as a desire to satisfy our clients and give them peace of mind. Additionally our emergency services are also made available to those in New York and Massachusetts.

Should you need a dependable locksmith in the Boston, New York, or Massachusetts areas for an emergency or scheduled job be sure to contact us as we would be happy to be of assistance.

Contact Astro Locksmith Services!
Phone: (617) 448-6554
info@astrolocks.com

Astro Locks specializes in the following:

New York Locksmith, Boston Locksmith, and Massachusetts Locksmith Services

Avoiding Locksmith Scams

Locksmiths provide one of the most valuable services during what is often one of the most vulnerable positions individuals find themselves in. Unfortunately due to this fact there are a number of unscrupulous locksmiths out there waiting to prey on individuals. Locksmith scams are nothing new but these scams have become more sophisticated over time. While a reasonable and rational mind can often spot these types of scams persons locked out of their home, vehicle, and those who have other types of lock or key emergencies almost always have a more difficult time spotting them. In order to help you the consumer avoid locksmith scams you'll want to watch out for these things.

When you contact a locksmith be very wary and skeptical of any single locksmith or company that answers their calls with phrases like "locksmith here" or "locksmith services". Unless the aforementioned are the actual names of the locksmith company no legitimate locksmith will ever answer the phone with those types of phrases. They will almost always answer calls with the name of their company and then their own name. Any locksmith that doesn't have an official company name or refuses to give one should leave you feeling disconcerted and should be avoided at all costs.

We you need a locksmith for an emergency situation it can be very tempting and easy to move forward with their hiring simply because you're in a rush and you're anxious. When a legitimate locksmith arrives they will generally show you their identification and in states where it's mandated their licensing information. Locksmiths running a scam will often try to force the issue without showing either types of documentation/identification. They will often attempt to rush you into making a decision which should the first and only red flag you need to send them on their way.

Illegitimate locksmiths often rush out to a job and try to begin working immediately. They try to avoid discussing costs and any additional fees that might be tacked onto a bill as a result of the job being part of emergency service. Any locksmith worth their salt will be more than happy to discuss cost with you before doing any work. In fact it's not uncommon to get a quote over the phone and then a second quote after they arrive. If a locksmith arrives to help you and does not broach the subject or refuses to discuss cost watch out!

Continuing on with the subject of cost, any locksmith who's on-site price doesn't match their phone estimates should immediately cause you to raise an eyebrow. Under no circumstances should you ever let this type of locksmith begin working. There are times where the cost of a locksmith service may go on or down slightly due to unforeseen issues however this is rare and legitimate locksmiths will usually stick to their original quote even when a job is more difficult or complex than they were originally told.

While there are most certainly some very dependable and honest individuals working as locksmiths the vast majority of locksmiths will arrive in a clearly marked company vehicle. Even those independent contractors that aren't under a large corporate umbrella often have some sort of magnets, stickers, or painting on their vehicle to help you identify them. It's very common for scam artists to arrive not only ununiformed but in very common looking vehicles as well.

Many scam artists, especially those that pose as locksmiths, often prey upon ignorance and fear. Any locksmith that arrives to help you and insists on drilling into a lock or replacing it right out of the gate should give you pause and reason to have trepidations about their legitimacy. Before destroying or replacing any lock, even in an emergency, legitimate locksmiths will do everything they can to help you gain entry into your home or vehicle without damaging or replacing a lock.

Falling prey to locksmith scams can be easy when you are in an unfamiliar neighborhood, are having an emergency, or generally don't know much about locks. Following the aforementioned advice however should help you not only avoid locksmith scams but see them coming a mile away as well. Remember the general rule when it comes to locksmiths, when in doubt about a locksmith or any of their services or pricing, call someone else.

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More Locksmith Services

Locksmiths are highly valued and respected people who regularly help individuals reenter their homes and their cars when they've locked themselves out. Unfortunately many individuals often overlook the fact that modern locksmiths, while they do still help people reenter cars and homes, also offer a number of other extremely valuable services as well.

Here at AstroLocks we can certainly help you gain entry to your vehicle or home but we also excel at a number of other things and offer additional services that both individuals and business owners/managers will find valuable. These services are as follows:

• Replace broken Hinges
• Supply and Install Fire-Department Approved Fire-Escape gates
• Mail Slots – Replace or Install new
• In many instances, repair certain types of locks, (If repairable)
• Evictions/Lockout services
• Chime & Peephole Installation/Replacement
• Automatic door openers - Supply & Install
• Supply & Install Intercom systems
• ...And much more!

These are but a small number of the "miscellaneous" services that we offer. There are a whole host of other services we offer that cover all residential, commercial, automotive, and surveillance needs. Should you have any questions at all about any of our services please be sure to contact us and that we may be of assistance.

AstroLocks specializes in the following:

Security Locksmith Services, Commercial Locksmith Services In Boston, and Boston Locksmith

Locked Out Again

It happened again, you've locked your home or car door and left your keys behind. You have a couple of options to consider, some better than others. Of course there's always the option of breaking into your own home or vehicle which carries with it the risk of having your neighbors contact the police out of fear and having to clean up that mess. As tempting as it might be the more you think about it the more breaking into your own home seems less an option and more of a mistake. Even without having the police called by neighbors you're going to damage or windows which will need replacing. Though you might feel as though desperate times call for desperate measures try to keep in mind that these are your keys that are locked inside your home or vehicle and that calling a locksmith is going to be the best option 99.999% of the time.

When you find yourself locked out of your car and/or vehicle having a trusted locksmith at your side is something you will be very grateful for. The problem is that the majority of the time you find yourself locked out of your home or vehicle you haven't thought of or even contacted a locksmith in at least several years. This thought may make you make you panic and causes some people to contact the first locksmith they either find a phonebook or online. Fortunately good locksmiths aren't difficult to find as a recent study has revealed that over 80% of all locksmith surveyed scored well and were deemed very reliable. You may be tempted to contact and hire the first locksmith you find but taking even a small amount of time to do a bit of research, even on the fly, will help you determine whether or not a locksmith is the right one for you. You'll need to watch out for reviews that show a locksmith charged a client for simply driving to them or changed the price dramatically once they arrived and evaluated the lockout. Other locksmiths still will hold keys and/or vehicle's hostage until they get a specific amount of money out of their client. Fortunately these types of locksmiths are much more uncommon than you might think and are easy to avoid by doing some simple research.

When you're locked out of your home or vehicle you'll also want to make sure that any locksmith you might want to hire offers fare rates. Most locksmiths offer very competitive and fair pricing but even some of the reputable ones charge an unjustified amount of money for their services. For example emergency lock picking in this country ranges from $65 all the way up to $115 though it's not uncommon to find some locksmiths charging over $200 for such services. In some lockout scenarios new deadbolts may be needed and those prices range anywhere from $137 up to $400. Again be wary of any locksmith charges over $400 as it is not difficult to find locksmiths that charge an average of somewhere in the mid-$200 range for deadbolt replacements.

The first thing you want to remember when you lock yourself out of your home or vehicle is that breaking in only serves to damage your property and complicate the issue. Contacting a locksmith is not only safer but far more effective and affordable. Just be sure that you don't panic when you find yourself locked out. Utilize your smart phone, tablet, or even a public phone to make a good educated decision before you hire any locksmith.

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Automobile Locksmiths: More Than Meets The Eye

Locking oneself out of an automobile is a much more common occurrence than people realize. Helping automobile owners gain entry into their car when they've left the keys inside is one of the most frequent requests/jobs locksmiths receive. Additionally, it goes without saying that when individuals are locked out of their car they are going to want a locksmith that is immediately available, fairly priced, and sometimes adept at ignition key replacements among other things.

While most automobile lockouts are resolved once a locksmith gets their client back into their car some owners have a bigger problem on their hands. Broken or lost keys may require an ignition key replacement, or even complete car rekeying. Depending on the auto emergency car owners may need one or more of these services. A broken ignition due to an accident or even attempted theft are as ucommon as people often believe which makes having an available locksmith that can address these needs unbelievably invaluable.

Locksmiths are the type of people that most car owners don't think much about until an emergency arises. Scrambling and frantically searching your phone or other smart device for a local locksmith can be a daunting task especially when you're in a hurry, it's after hours, or you're in a strange neighborhood. Couple that with the fact that you may be in an area in which your mobile device cannot get an internet signal. This is why it behooves car owners to seek out a locksmith for any of the aforementioned services not when the need for them but long before a problem arises. With so many locksmiths available in each city around the country automobile owners can spend some time at home researching locksmiths online, calling them to get their questions answered, and build a rapport with those locksmiths they are comfortable with. Having even a very casual relationship established with a locksmith can be very advantageous when the need for one arises and can leave car owners with great peace of mind. Owners of cars should also search for locksmiths in cities they may be traveling to and case the need for one arises there.

While some automobile owners may get lucky when an emergency arises and find a locksmith is capable of meeting the needs and charges a fair price without any hidden fees or bait and switch technique attached, the vast majority of car owners locked out or needing some sort of re-keying or ignition replacement will have a difficult time finding a locksmith in a hurry. The time it takes to find a reputable locksmith online in any city and when you don't need one pales in comparison to the time it takes to find one in emergency.

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Locksmith Surveillance Services

If you ask individuals what a locksmith does the vast majority will undoubtedly say that locksmiths help you get into your car or your home when you've lost your keys or accidentally locked yourself out. What many individuals do not realize however is that modern locksmiths do those things but do a lot more as well.

Modern locksmiths not only excel at re-keying locks and getting you into your home or automobile but often specialize in surveillance services as well. These surveillance and security services are often available for both homeowners as well as owners of commercial structures. This is a no-brainer of course as businesses have just as much to protect as do those who own homes.

A modern locksmith can help people/families protect their homes and all their belongings with surveillance equipment such as cameras and even full surveillance systems. Not only will these surveillance systems deter thieves and those who might attempt a robbery but will also earn homeowners and some business owners discounts and rebates on their insurance. In addition to this surveillance systems installed by a locksmith can help parents keep a close eye on nannies, housekeepers, and even children that have been left home alone.

Should you have any questions about our surveillance services or the systems themselves please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

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More Than Just A Keycutter: The Modern Day Locksmith

Unbeknownst to many lay persons, the first locksmiths where metal workers who designed and constructed locks and safes. Every generation after the initial group of locksmiths surfaced was trained to pick locks and crack open safes whenever necessary, though oddly enough, these individuals didn't commit crimes but instead went into business for themselves by becoming security specialists. These days the very best locksmiths are able to crack any lock whether it be old-fashioned or electronic. In fact so talented are modern-day locksmiths that they build, install, and monitor state-of-the-art security system for homes, cars, and businesses.

Whereas in years, decades, even centuries past a locksmiths worked primarily with safes and residential locks, modern locksmiths are quite different. Modern locksmiths usually run their business on a small commercial structure or storefront and it may seem that most of their business comes from having new keys made and selling new locks. The average garden-variety consumer may see a modern-day locksmiths as little more than a salesperson rather than a skilled technician who's capable of lock repair, safe cracking, or giving individuals emergency entrance into their vehicle or home. Locksmith will have no problem showing their quality however once they begin their work.

While in the past locksmiths would simply create keys, sell locks, and of course cracks safes, modern locksmiths often double or moonlight as security consultants. These particular locksmiths are far more than just your ordinary simple key cutters. In fact so talented are these individuals that they often work as both residential and commercial security consultants. Moreover these individuals have the skill to work with state-of-the-art security systems such as electrical locks, keyless entry ways, and a variety of other control systems designed to not only discourage intrusion but presented as well.

Though the average homeowner doesn't ever think about a locksmith until they have an emergency it behooves these people to seek out a locksmith not only for emergencies but for home and business protection as well. State-of-the-art security systems can be installed on not only commercial structures and storefronts but in residential homes as well. Many homeowners are also be pleasantly surprised when they learn that modern locksmiths are often far more affordable and competitively priced than they once believed. Regardless of the motives behind contacting a locksmith, home and business owners can benefit from their security services just as much as their emergency services.

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Darn It! I Lost My Car Keys

Do not think it would never happen to you. Even if you are the most careful person you ever know, things like this can happen to anyone. We misplace things for various reasons, and losing car keys are never fun. Maybe your little kids were playing with them, or you were shopping somewhere and set them aside and never noticed you walked out of the store without them, or worst, they are stolen. It is a scary thing. Maybe you simply had a hole in your purse or in your pocket and your key had slipped without you noticing it.

Cars that were made before the 90's had a much easier system that would only require a locksmith making you a new key for the lost or broken one, it would only take a few minutes and just a few dollars. The cars that are build in the last 10 years especially, come with a more complicated security system due to the increased amount of theft everywhere. Your key has a little plastic gadget attached to it. The little black plastic gadget with the buttons that is. It contains a special code that was programmed by your car dealership. This is called transponder chip technology. The transponder chip code comes with the papers you get from the dealership when you purchase your car. Keep this paper somewhere safe. If all goes well and you never lose your key or it never gets stolen, you will probably never need it, nor even think about its existence, which is a good thing.

If your key is broken or lost your only option is to find a reliable local locksmith to replace it for you. But this is only the first part of the problem. When the security system in your car detects a key that does not have the same transponder chip code, your car will not start. On the one hand it's a good thing, because it will stop thieves gaining access to your car; but on the other hand it will make matters a little  difficult for you because reprogramming this code will be costly. When you find a reliable locksmith in your local area, make sure they have expertise in car keys and they also have the machine that reprograms the transponder chip code. If they don't have it, you will have to go to your car dealer and ask them to do this for you. They are more expensive than a locksmith, and they charge by the hour.

When you purchase a car, it would be wise to have a second set of keys at a safe place for your access. This would save you time and money in the long run. If you lose your keys often, than keep a third set of keys somewhere else. Better safe than sorry.

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