Top 5 reasons why you need a spare key

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.