You know what has happened and what you need to do if you have forgotten your key and can’t get into your own premises. You need to call an emergency locksmith (or two) to help you gain entry.

Although you can call any locksmith, all are not the same. Some offer to get you in without destroying existing locks. These types of emergency locksmiths are called non-destructive locksmith, and when possible it’s probably best to employ one like this.

Experienced locksmiths are able to open locks using a variety of tools and techniques that don’t destroy the locks. They are master craftsmen and they undergo training that allows them to open a wide variety of lock types and styles. This is not to say that if you have a particularly strong of secure lock that it won’t have to be destroyed so that you are able to enter the premises, however what is true is that the locksmith will attempt everything possible before doing this.

Non destructive specialist locksmiths will attempt to pick the lock using their toolkits and skills. They benefit is that you won’t end up paying more for new locks to be fitted to your door. The cost of the service is very important. Non destructive locksmiths will usually be cheaper to employ than other types of locksmiths. This is because if the lock has to be destroyed, you will have to pay for new locks to be installed. If entry is gained without destroying the lock, you will only have to pay a labour cost. If not, you will have to pay for labour and parts, and of course the labour charge will be increased because the locksmith will have to spend more time fitting the new locks in the door.

If you are in need of an emergency locksmith because you need to open a commercial premises, then you can also hire a specialist commercial locksmith. Commercial premises can have security locks that are more complex than residential premises although this is not necessarily the case.