LOCKSMITH / A SERVICE-PLANNING GUIDE

Lock service & replacement planning

Describe the door and the access problem before choosing hardware. Rekeying, lock replacement and repairing the door itself can be different services.

What to document before the visit

• Identify the type of door and the issue with normal use.
• Describe whether the goal is repair, replacement or a change of key access.
• Confirm who can authorize work for the property.

Understand the proposed scope

Ask what the service visit covers and which hardware is included. Clarify whether door alignment or other repairs are outside the locksmith scope. Request the business identity, expected charges and a process for approving changes before work starts. Share proof of authorization directly with the provider when requested; this site does not collect it.

Questions worth asking

• Does the proposal cover the lock, the door or both?
• What callout, labor and hardware charges apply?
• What authorization documents and warranty information are required?

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