1. Is the company Licensed?

Colorado does not currently have licensing requirements; however it is a good idea to ask anyway's, if the company says they are licensed with the State of Colorado, they are lying. Did you know that a convicted rapist or murderer can be a locksmith in Colorado and there is no law against it. Do you want a convicted rapist having keys to your home or business?

2. Is the company local to your area?

There are many companies that advertise on the internet and are dispatched from a large city such as New York or Chicago. These companies are becoming known for their scandalous business practices of misquoting customers and charging outrageous prices for their services. A lawsuit was just settled recently where an elderly man in Chicago was "bullied" into paying a locksmith over $1,700 for a routine house lockout. Click here for the full story.

Make sure the company you choose to do work with has a physical shop you can visit. Some companies may appear to be local and are routinely misquoting prices, wait times and scamming customers out of hundreds dollars. To protect yourself and reduce risk, be very skeptical of any 1-800 numbers you call for locksmith services. Also be sure and verify that the address listed is real, many are often, bogus addresses.

3. Is the company bonded?

Bonding is not mandatory in Colorado, however, a serious locksmith company will have bonding insurance to protect you and their company. Normal bonding insurance will cover you for about $15,000 if a employee of the company steals something from your home.We do carry bonding.

4. Does the company have Insurance?

Insurance is not mandatory for locksmith businesses in Colorado. We do carry insurance

5. What is the companies warranty policy?

Some companies may not even offer you a warranty. Some may give you 30 days, some a year. It is in the customers best interest to find out what is warranted and for how long.

 

More tips for choosing a locksmith are coming soon!

Page last updated April 10th, 2007.