Short answer: A small number of bad actors advertise low prices and then overcharge on site. A few simple checks protect your wallet.
A small number of bad actors advertise low prices and then overcharge on site. A few simple checks protect your wallet.
Ask for a total price for your specific job before the technician begins, including the trip charge. Be wary of a very low phone quote that balloons on arrival or of a refusal to give any figure at all.
Most locks can be opened without destroying them, so a technician who immediately wants to drill a standard residential lock may be padding the bill with a needless replacement. It is fair to ask why drilling is necessary.
Ask for a total price for your specific job before the technician begins, including the trip charge. Be wary of a very low phone quote that balloons on arrival or of a refusal to give any figure at all.
Most locks can be opened without destroying them, so a technician who immediately wants to drill a standard residential lock may be padding the bill with a needless replacement. It is fair to ask why drilling is necessary.
Call (888) 793-3933 and describe the situation, your exact location, and what you need. Timing is confirmed on that call rather than promised in advance.
Call for help: (888) 793-3933 — a straight answer and an honest estimate before any work begins.
