{"id":25,"date":"2012-02-03T07:22:50","date_gmt":"2012-02-03T07:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2013-10-23T16:55:43","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T21:55:43","slug":"locksmithing-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/locksmithing-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Locksmith NYC \u2013 What to Look for in a Locksmith?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are approximately 8 million people living in New York City.\u00a0 If you\u2019re one of them, at one point or another you may need the services of a <a title=\"Locksmith NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/locksmith-nyc.asp\">locksmith in NYC<\/a>.\u00a0 It may be because you arrive at your front door, reach into the place where you usually keep your keys, and find that they\u2019re not there.\u00a0 You will frantically search through everything, before accepting that you lost your keys.\u00a0 Or you will break your key in a lock, need to cut new keys, or need to change a lock altogether.\u00a0 No matter what the reason, you will likely need the help of a locksmith located in NYC.\u00a0 But not all locksmiths are created equal. <em>Then, how can you be sure you\u2019ve found a good one?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here are some common signs of a bad locksmith in NYC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When you give them keys to cut, they provide you with sloppily made keys that don\u2019t fit your lock properly, and that you have to fidget with to open your door.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The locksmith lets you into a NYC property without asking for proof that it is your residence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The locks are badly installed and have to be fixed or re-installed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The price you are billed turns out to be significantly higher than the price you were quoted for the job.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, here are some signs of a good<a title=\"Locksmith NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/locksmith-nyc.asp\"> locksmith<\/a> in NYC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The locksmith belongs to professional associations.<\/li>\n<li>Their business has been in operation for years, or has gained a good reputation since opening.<\/li>\n<li>Their workers are licensed professionals who have undergone security checks (<a title=\"Locksmith NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/locksmith-nyc.asp\">locksmiths in NYC<\/a> must undergo fingerprinting at the Dept. of Consumer Affairs).<\/li>\n<li>They have a website that is very professional, with clear contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At <a title=\"Locksmith NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/\">SOS Locksmith NYC<\/a>, we are dedicated to providing first-rate locksmith, intercom and safe sales and services to customers in New York City.\u00a0 We also offer alarm, closed-circuit television, ironwork and access control installations. During our thirty years of business, we have gained an excellent record with the BBB, as well as with multiple trade associations and consumer affairs.\u00a0 At SOS Locksmith NYC, we provide all major locksets brands, such as Multilock and Medeco, and a wide range of architectural hardware such as Omnia, Emtek and Baldwin.\u00a0 Our professional service personnel are comprised of fully licensed and highly qualified locksmiths and door service technicians.\u00a0 We are available 24\/7 to meet your locksmith and security needs.\u00a0 Call us today to get a free estimate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read about: <a title=\"SOS Locksmith NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/pages\/about_us.htm\">SOS Locksmith NYC<\/a>, <a title=\"Intercoms and Alarms\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/3\/alarm_and_intercom_systems.htm\">Intercoms &amp; Alarms<\/a>, <a title=\"Safes\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/nyc_locksmith\/services\/main\/7\/home_safes_office_safes.htm\">Safes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; 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