5 Ways to Find a Reputable Locksmith

1. Referral from a friend

Ask your friends if they have recently used a locksmith and what kind of work they got done. This will be your best source because you can ask your friend questions about their whole experience with the locksmith and they’ll give you an honest answer.

2. Findalocksmith.com

This search is powered by the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA). ALOA holds their members accountable to the industry standards and is a great benchmark to rate your local locksmith’s reputation among the entire nation.

3. Angie’s List

You’ve asked your friend, they’ve given you their honest recommendation and you’ve double checked that they are listed as registered locksmiths on findalocksmith.com. But are they consistent? Angie’s List (www.angieslist.com) will give you honest testimonials of other people who have encountered the locksmith in question.

4. Google Search

Type in your city + “locksmith” in the search and see what comes up! Which websites are listed first in the organic search under the advertisements? Do they look professional? Is their local contact information easy to find and on the homepage? Are the services that you need listed on their website? Is their state sanctioned license number clearly located on the homepage? Be wary of locksmiths with 800- numbers, they usually aren’t local and will most likely subcontract an unlicensed locksmith to do your work.

5. Cold Call Using the Yellowpages or Website Info

Not convinced by the various locksmith websites? Not a problem. Go “old school” and search the Yellowpages. Don’t get distracted by flashy, full-color page advertisements. Make sure they have a local phone number and their state sanctioned license number clearly located on their advertisement. Call them – they should be more than willing to answer ALL of your questions and/or concerns that you may have in finding the right locksmith service.