Orange County Home Improvement: The Locksmith Guide

The Locksmith Guide

If you've ever needed one, an Orange County locksmith can be a real lifesaver. This is because locksmiths change locks, cut keys, change lock combinations, and can sometimes work as an advisor when a party needs security measures installed for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Though many people know what a locksmith is few people know what the job actually entails and how individual becomes a locksmith.

What Is A Bonded Locksmith?

While it is legal and possible in some areas to become a locksmith without a license and without being insured, any serious locksmith as well as any credible one will always be bonded and licensed. This not only shows that they take themselves and their business seriously but it it's meant to protect the customer and give them peace of mind as well. Licensed and bonded locksmiths display a high level of professional commitment and trustworthiness.

Background

In order for an individual to become a locksmith he/she must first obtain a high school diploma or GED. After completing a basic education individuals will learn on the job as an apprentice under a master locksmith in order to learn the trade and perfect their skills. An apprentice locksmith can often be found repairing mechanical and electrical locks, creating new or duplicating existing keys, using pick locks, drilling safes, and performing general maintenance on locking devices. These tasks allow an apprentice locksmith to hone their skills and move on to greater things.

Accreditation

Different states, counties, and even cities all have different criteria that an Orange County locksmith must meet before he/she can become accredited. In most instances however a prospective locksmith will usually be photographed, fingerprinted, and then charged a processing fee during the accreditation process. Additionally but not surprisingly bonding companies normally require their own fees and will also run background checks on locksmiths seeking accreditation. The same goes for insurance companies.

Description

A bonded Orange County locksmith is important because bonding guarantees that in the event that something goes awry with a locksmith's work their clients will be reimbursed. Bonding is, in the most simplest of terms, a form of insurance that protects a locksmiths clients. It also helps ensure that a locksmith is constantly on the lookout for his/her client safety and belongings. Hiring a locksmith that isn't bonded can be disastrous so always seek out a bonded locksmith's first.

What To Ask

Prior to hiring any Orange County locksmith it's important to request their license along with any other forms of accreditation they claim to have. Any locksmith that is truly bonded and insured will always have documentation on hand to show their clients. Some locksmiths may insist instead that you to look at personal referrals rather than their official bonding and insurance paperwork though this should never be acceptable to any customer. Referrals might be a good indication a locksmiths work but those can be forged and don't necessarily reflect their reputation as a locksmith.

A Warning To Customers

There are situations that require a locksmith to be called in for help in an emergency. Even in these heated moments it is imperative that customers ask for proof of bonding and insurance. As mentioned previously any Orange County locksmith that is truly bonded and insured will have documentation on hand and producing such documents will take no more than a few moments of their time and yours. Even emergencies necessitate caution.

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