Locked out of your house? Or has this ever happened to you before? If it hasn’t, well, we are here with a list of do’s and don’ts to follow in this dreadful situation. This blog will divulge Total Locksmith tips that will help you navigate and maneuver your way through and out of this situation. 

Should it happen to you for the first time, or happen again – we want you to be ready with the right tips on what to do and what not to do. Here are 5 tips of what to do and what not to do: 

5 Dos

  1. Ask for help- Depending on where you live, you can call anyone you stay with, a trusted friend or neighbour , or landlord to come and assist you. The aim is to spend less time stranded or stuck outside of your humble abode.
  2. Contact a locksmith-  What better way to deal with the situation once and for all than through a Locksmith? You can always call on us and rest assured that besides a timely response, with Total Locksmith, you get value for your money. 
  3. Go and wait elsewhere for safety– While waiting for someone to come and help you out, we recommend waiting for them at a neutral area such as a mall, a restaurant or nearby shop. This is to ascertain your safety and also help you find other options to get yourself out of the situation. 
  4. Look for open windows – If there are any open windows, you could try and get inside the house through them. Be mindful of your safety and careful not to get hurt or damage any of your property. 
  5. Try to unlock your own door – You could do this in various ways, through improvising tools such as paper clips, bobby pins or plastic cards. Alternatively, you could also remove the doorknob or hinges of the door.

5 Don’ts

  1. Don’t break in- To curb unexpected or unnecessary costs, don’t try and break in to access your home. We also recommend this to aid your safety. 
  2. Don’t ask for help from strangers, or people you do not trust- No matter how old you are, Stranger Danger is still something to be mindful of. 
  3. Do not panic- Remain calm so you can think clearly enough to diffuse or solve the situation.
  4. Don’t try and pick at the lock/s – This may cause damage, depending on the type of lock you have or you could hurt yourself.
  5. Don’t forget to call on Total Locksmiths- Our vast service offering caters to this situation so why not rely on an experienced professional you can trust . Have a look at our service bouquet.

We rate it is better to be safe than sorry, even when the unfortunate situation of locking yourself out has happened. Still, it does more good than harm to have an idea of what to do. What better way to get tips than from the Locksmith company that has been trusted since 1991!

Locked or not- Total Locksmith has got you! 
For more tips on the do’s and don’ts to follow if you get locked out of your home, and so much more, you can get in touch with us or read our blog for more information and insight -we are, after all, much more than a lock and key service!