The cost of key duplication
Want to know how much key duplication will cost?
It’s a question we get asked all the time, here at NLS Security. After all, there are several reasons why people wish to have duplicate copies of their keys.
Having an identical copy – be it your car key, house key or safe key – will reduce the inconvenience (and frustration!) of being locked out. For instance, if you’re on the driveway and realise that the key isn’t in the pocket you thought it was, you can nip back into the house and pick up your spare.
To be clear, you need to have the physical key at hand. If you don’t have the key – either because you’ve lost it and don’t carry a spare, or it’s broken in the lock – it’s not key duplication you need, but perhaps key cutting or replacement instead.
Like anything several factors determine the cost and, to help, we thought we’d walk you through them in today’s blog.
1. What type of key do you need duplicating?
First things first, ask yourself what key is it that you need a copy of. Is it for your car or the front door to your house?
If it’s your car key, the model of your vehicle plays an important part as this directly influences the type of key blank required. The cost of key duplication can be significantly higher if you drive a really old car model, luxury car or need a key that has additional features (something that most traditional keys don’t have).
The good news is that, here at NLS Security, we have an extensive range of key blanks to choose from at our retail shop in Newcastle and are confident that we can help – no matter what key you want duplicating.
2. Where is the duplicate made?
The cost of key duplication services will vary depending on where you go to get the key duplicated. For instance, will you take your key to the nearest hardware store, a local car dealership (if it’s your car key), or a trusted locksmith, like us at NLS ?
Although all three are viable options, many people opt to go direct to the dealership or an experienced locksmith as they have been expertly trained to duplicate keys and have unrivalled experience in this field.
3. What type of duplication machine is used?
Something else that can impact on the cost of key duplication is the type of machine used. It can influence the length of time it takes to make a duplicate copy and the level of precision.
Although it may seem daft, the longer it takes to complete a cut, the more you can expect to pay. In the same way, it simply wouldn’t be fair to price more precise cuts the same as those that require less precision.
Want a detailed quote for key duplication services near you?
Great – get in touch with the team, here at NLS Security. We are always on hand to help and will be happy to discuss your requirements in further detail. Once we know a little bit about the key you want duplicating and how soon you need it, we can then offer a fair price for our key duplication service.
Feel free to drop us an email at info@nlssecurity.co.uk , or give us a call on 0191 238 6000 for more information.
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