Round-the-Clock Lockout Help: Home, Car and Office
Home, vehicle and business lockouts each need a slightly different approach.
Lockouts happen at all hours: after a late shift, on a Sunday morning, in the middle of a holiday weekend. Here's how each type is usually handled.
Home lockouts
Most residential locks can be opened without damage using picks or bypass tools. If your door has a high-security deadbolt, opening may take longer and, in rare cases, the lock may need replacing. Have ID that shows your address.
Car lockouts
Automotive locksmiths use specialist tools to open doors and trunks without harming seals or wiring. If your keys are lost rather than locked inside, you'll need a new key cut and programmed. Have your registration ready.
Office and business lockouts
Commercial doors often have mortise locks or exit devices. A locksmith confirms you're authorised, opens the door and checks why the lockout happened so it isn't repeated next morning.
How to prepare
- Keep a spare house key with someone you trust
- Have a spare car key made
- Keep a list of who holds business keys
- Save a local locksmith's number
Vancouver Locksmith Service takes lockout calls 24 hours a day. Call 360-667-3283 or visit our emergency locksmith page.
