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Why book an emergency locksmith through Airtasker?
Locking yourself out of your home or car can be scary, especially in an unknown location or in the middle of the night. You may find yourself trying to break into your property or calling up everyone with a spare key. While these might help, a faster way to get into your home or car is to contact an emergency locksmith from your neighbourhood. You can do this in a matter of minutes through Airtasker. Here's how it works:
First, tap the "Post a task" button on this page. Fill out the task post with the details of your situation, your location, and the budget for the task. Hit "Get quotes", and in just a few minutes, you'll see several offers from 24-hour emergency locksmiths near you. Take a minute to compare offers and customer ratings, then tap to select an emergency locksmith.
Within an hour or less, you can expect a locksmith to arrive. After viewing your proof of ownership, your Tasker will unlock your house/car and, if necessary, help you get a new key.
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Top Emergency Locksmith related questions
Yes, they can. Locksmiths have various methods and tools that can unlock your car or house without damaging the lock or even the door. That's why booking an emergency locksmith beats trying to smash into your home through a window or breaking down the door. But, if you've already done some damage, you can use Airtasker to book a handyman for your broken door.Â
There are several ways to do this. For padlocks, you can hit it with a hammer, break the shackles with a pair of wrenches, or jimmy the tumbler lock with a screwdriver. For door locks, you can use the tried-and-tested bobby pins method or drill into the lock. Knives or wedges can also dislodge a door or car door lock. Â
Yes. This is one of the many services you can avail of from an emergency locksmith. If you want to remove a lock without damaging it or the door itself, we recommend requesting an emergency locksmith through our platform.Â
First, get two bobby pins and create two levers. Get the first lever and stick the flat end 1 cm into the top of the lock. Bend it, so it lies flush with the doorknob.Â
Stick the second lever into the bottom of the lock, then push it from left to right. Stick the first lever into the lock and feel for the pins inside. Push the pins up until you hear a click, then turn the second lever counterclockwise.Â
Bobby pins, small screwdrivers, wedges, cotton buds, knives, paper clips, and even shoelaces can all be used to pick a lock, though a bit of time and skills are necessary. If you've tried these household hacks and still can't open that locked door, consider requesting an emergency locksmith through Airtasker instead.Â
On the other hand, if you want to improve your household security, you can also use our platform to find security system installers near you.Â
If you get locked out of your house and don't have any spare keys (or nearby friends with spare keys), book an emergency locksmith ASAP. With Airtasker, it takes only a few minutes to request an appointment with a specialist. And since our platform matches you with local locksmiths, your emergency locksmith will be with you in an hour or so. Before you know it, you'll be back inside your house!Â
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What do emergency locksmith services include?
If you think only careless people need an emergency locksmith, think again. While 24-hour locksmiths indeed come in handy when you've accidentally locked yourself out of your house or car, they can also help with situations like cutting new keys, putting in new locks after a break-in, opening a safe, and extracting jammed keys.Â
When you hire an emergency locksmith via Airtasker, you can expect them to request proof of ownership or residence - usually in the form of IDs or mail. This step assures them that they are not aiding a criminal and shows you that even if someone can technically break into your property, there is still a certain level of security that you can expect.Â
While each emergency locksmith service has its own specialties and processes, here's what you might generally expect when you hire a 24/7 locksmith through our platform:
Unlocking your home, car, or office
If you've locked yourself out of (or even inside) your home, vehicle, or office, don't panic. Instead, request a local emergency locksmith. Within an hour of your task post, you can expect an emergency residential or car locksmith to arrive at your location. They'll use special tools and techniques to get you in (or out of) your property with zero to minimal damage to your locks.Â
Replacing locks and keys
There are many reasons why you might need to replace your keys or change the locks. Say, for example, you want to upgrade your security, deny access to old tenants, secure your home after a burglary, or replace a broken key or lock.Â
An emergency locksmith can help you by installing the new locks or cutting new keys. What's great about these 24/7 locksmith services is that you can count on them to get to your location even during odd hours. This is especially important for property owners worrying about their security and privacy immediately after a break-in.Â
If you're looking to upgrade your home security by putting up a gate, you can also book a Tasker who can do this for you.
Emergency car locksmith services
Car lockouts, broken key fobs or transponder chips, snapped keys, and jammed ignition locks are all in a day's work for emergency car locksmiths. Whether you're in your driveway, the office car park, or an unfamiliar location, you can easily find a nearby Tasker who can help you solve the problem and be on your way.Â
If the car doesn't start even after the lock and key problems are fixed, you can also use our platform to find the nearest mobile mechanic in your area.Â
Safe opening
Some emergency locksmiths may also have the skills and tools needed to break into a safe. In situations where a safe is turned over or passed down without any key, combination, or clues on how to open it, a trusted emergency locksmith can help you out.