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- Location knowledge
- Cheaper- lower overheads
- Locally Based
Location knowledge
An advantage to choosing local will be the locksmith’s knowledge of the area. In S Yorks, there are brands of locks that we never need to fit. Take Banham locks, a lock common in London, along with Chubbs and Ingersoll. To be fair, they are too expensive for us Barnsley folk. But it would be silly to carry these types of locks—we would never fit them.
On the other hand, a high percentage of uPVC doors locally require brands like Lockmaster, ERA, GU, Mila, etc. It is essential to stock these parts to complete all work in one trip. Nearly all the mortice locks are ERA or Union with Yale occasionally. Having this local knowledge is essential.
Cheaper overheads
Being local lowers your overheads compared to national companies. You are a “one-man band” and endeavour to graft and go above and beyond for your customers. You attend because no one pays the wages, and the calls come in on an evening for an emergency callout. If the phone doesn’t ring tomorrow, you will regret now taking the work on. Being busy helps lower your costs, which can be passed on to customers.
Locally Based
Assuming that calling a Google ad and the locksmith is local can be folly. National companies advertise that they are local but are based in London invariably and subcontract the work to the first taker on their database. The promise of a 20-minute call-out turns into hours, if at all.
Local services SF Locksmith in Barnsley offers are
- uPVC door repairs
- Lock changes
- Patio door repairs
- Security upgrades
- uPVC window lock repairs
- lock installations
Local Barnsley locksmiths
For the services of local Barnsley locksmiths, call Stephen at SF Locksmiths anytime. We will be friendly and helpful and give you a free quote over the phone. You can also email stephn@sf-locksmiths.com.
