Hero Locksmith - Edinburgh
Locksmiths - Local Vs National
Benefits of a LOCAL locksmith
- Is a trained locksmith so can discuss your particular problem in depth
- Can usually provide an accurate price over the phone
- Knows the local area so can get to your property fast
- More likely to have the parts you need to hand
- Fewer overheads so usually MUCH CHEAPER
Reasons to AVOID a National call centre
- Higher prices - call centre staff costs need to be covered in the price
- Call centre staff are not trained locksmiths so cannot estimate costs accurately
- An 'on call' locksmith may not be local, so will take time to find your address
- National locksmiths usually charge a substantial call out fee
- Parts are usually much more expensive than a good local locksmith would charge
CALL CENTRE for a National locksmiths
- Advert has multiple phone numbers for lots of different areas of the UK
- Advert mentions 'all of our engineers/technicians/locksmiths'
- Person on phone does not know geography of your local area
- Background noise like an office environment
How to tell if you are speaking to a
How to spot a GENUINE local locksmith
- Pictures of the locksmith and their van on their website or adverts
- A genuine locksmith will ask searching questions about your particular problem
- A local locksmith will usually be able to give you a good idea of the total price before arriving at your property
- A genuine local locksmith will say 'I'll be there ...' and will be able to give you their name when asked
An HONEST local locksmith
- Will keep prices low but will NEVER skimp on quality
- Will always fit trusted brands of lock that are proven to be of good quality
- Will give a minimum of 12 months warranty on all new parts fitted
- Will be able to offer a range of good quality locks to suit all budgets
Hero Locksmith
Edinburgh
