Residential Lockout Service
It can be painful when you realise that you have locked yourself out of your home or car, what’s worse is waiting for a locksmith who seems to be cheap, but then you are waiting for hours not only to get stuck with an expensive bill full of additional charges on top of their seemingly cheap advertised online cost. This is why Alchin Locksmiths provides transparent pricing information from when you first get in touch with our team. With over 30 years in business, you’ll learn why Alchin Locksmith’s has become one of South Australia’s most trusted Locksmith companies. Our team of professional locksmiths are here to help you quickly and safely regain access to your car or home when you have been locked out.
Our locksmiths have extensive knowledge, experience, and the correct equipment to assist you in regaining access.
When do I need a lockout service?
Many people find themselves locked out of their car or home for many reasons including.
Locked Out: If you find yourself locked out of your home, perhaps because you’ve lost your keys or accidentally left them inside, a locksmith can help. They employ various techniques to unlock doors without damaging the lock or the door itself. Whether it’s a traditional lock or a deadbolt Alchin Locksmiths have the expertise and tools to gain entry safely.
Broken Keys: Sometimes keys can break off inside the lock, making it impossible to open the door. Attempting to remove the broken key yourself can further damage the lock. Alchin Locksmiths can safely extract the broken key and, if necessary, provide a replacement key or repair the lock.
Lost Keys: If your keys are lost or stolen, it’s crucial to ensure the security of your home by rekeying or replacing the locks. A locksmith can quickly rekey the existing locks, rendering the lost keys useless, or replace the locks altogether for enhanced security.
Malfunctioning Locks: Locks can sometimes malfunction due to wear and tear, weather damage, or attempted break-ins. If you’re experiencing difficulty turning the key or the lock isn’t functioning properly, Alchin locksmiths can diagnose the issue and repair or replace the lock as needed.
Emergency Lockout:No one likes waiting for a locksmith, especially when you are in a rush. With a fleet of 6 mobile locksmiths, our team is able to reach you and help resolve your lock issue quickly and efficiently.
How does a locksmith regain access to my home?
There is a number of techniques that an Alchin Locksmith may use when assisting you with regianing access to your premesis, the technique used will largely depend on the type and condition of lock that you have installed.
Lock Picking
Pin Tumbler Locks: Lock picking is a refined skill utilised by professional locksmiths to open pin tumbler locks, which are the most common type of residential locks. This process involves the use of specialised tools:
- Tension Wrench: This tool applies rotational tension to the lock’s cylinder.
- Pick: The pick manipulates the pins within the lock. By carefully lifting each pin to the shear line (the point where the outer cylinder can turn independently of the inner cylinder), the locksmith can unlock the mechanism.
Successful lock picking requires precise knowledge of the lock’s internal structure and significant manual dexterity.
Wafer Locks: Wafer locks, similar to pin tumbler locks but using wafers instead of pins, are common in automobiles and certain types of cabinets. Locksmiths employ comparable techniques to lift the wafers to their correct positions to unlock these locks.
Impressioning
Impressioning involves creating a working key by making incremental adjustments to a blank key. The locksmith inserts a blank key into the lock and applies torque while moving it. This process creates small marks on the key blade where the pins or wafers contact it. The locksmith then files the blank key based on these impressions, gradually crafting a key that matches the lock’s internal configuration.
Drilling
Drilling is typically considered a last resort due to its destructive nature. When other methods fail or if the lock is highly resistant, the locksmith may use a high-speed drill to bore through the lock cylinder. This method destroys the internal components of the lock, allowing the door to be opened. Following this, the lock will need to be replaced.
