Surprisingly, so few people
have a spare key – only to be left stranded when they, unfortunately, get
locked out or lose their keys. Any reputable Newcastle locksmith
, like
us at NLS Security Ltd, will tell you that having a spare key is essential – regardless
of whether you’re a homeowner, business owner or car owner.
Here we look at just 5 reasons
why it pays to have a spare key:
1.
Prevent accidental lockouts
There’s no disputing that
lockouts can be extremely frustrating, but they can happen to anyone, so you
should be prepared.
Although having a spare key
can save you valuable time and money, it can also help in an emergency. It’s
not unusual for locksmiths in Newcastle
(or any other area) to have
panicked parents on the phone as they’ve accidentally locked their children in
the house whilst they took the bins outside!
The good news is, NLS can
help. Our locksmiths cover all areas in the North East and aim to be with you
as soon as we can – helping you to get back into your home in just a matter of
minutes.
2.
Avoid snapped keys
One of the main causes of
lockouts is broken keys – and, it’s worth remembering that they aren’t
invincible to time or the strain that’s put on them daily. Keys can easily
break when they have been used over and over again.
If your key is sticking in the
lock or doesn’t seem to be working as it should, be sure to take a closer look.
If there are any minor cracks along the shaft, this is a clear indication of
breakage, so you should definitely employ the expertise of Newcastle
locksmiths
and ask them to duplicate your key (before it snaps!).
Having a spare will allow you
to switch between multiple keys – reducing the risk of damage to the original
key and preventing it from snapping inside the lock.
3.
Save time
There are several reasons why
you may consider a key replacement (e.g. your keys are lost, stolen or broken
etc.). Whatever it may be, we offer a range of locksmith services
and can use our finely honed skills and state of the art equipment to help you
to regain access quickly.
Having a spare key, close at
hand, is convenient for times when you lock yourself out and can decrease the
amount of time it takes a locksmith to cut a new key. If the key isn’t present,
our locksmiths will have to disassemble the lock or resort to other measures to
try and obtain the key code necessary. This can be a timely process. But, if
you already have a spare key, and simply want a copy made, the key
cutting
process takes just a couple of minutes and will cost you a
fraction of the price as less time and resources will be required.
4.
Convenience
If a homeowner only has one
set of keys, yet has multiple people living under the same roof, it makes it
difficult as everyone will have to depend on one person to always be there to
lock and unlock doors. Aside from this, it increases the risk of keys getting
lost as so many people are sharing the one key and will likely put it down
somewhere.
But this needn’t be the case. As
a leading locksmith in Newcastle
, NLS can provide spare keys – giving
individuals the responsibility of their own key – making it more convenient for
them to access.
5.
Save money
Believe it or not, having a
spare key can save lots of money. For starters, you needn’t worry about having
to call a locksmith to come to your rescue when you’re locked out. You’ll be
able to let yourself in.
As well as this, you needn’t
worry about missing an important meeting because your car key has snapped. You
can simply pick up the spare and think about getting the original fixed (or
replaced) once the meeting has finished.
Alternatively, having a spare
key will reduce the need to close your business because no one can get in –
meaning you won’t miss out on making a profit.
However, if you suddenly lose
your keys or they break, you will have no option but to make use of a local
locksmith. For more information about our Newcastle locksmith
services, please
get in touch. You can either fill in the online enquiry form
,
email info@nlssecurity.co.uk
or call
0192 238 6000 for expert advice.
