{"id":1568,"date":"2021-10-13T21:26:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T21:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/911LOCKKEYINC.COM\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2021-10-14T15:07:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T15:07:39","slug":"how-to-find-a-local-locksmith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/residential\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Local Locksmith"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/p>\n

Did you know only\u00a0<\/span>18 percent of people<\/span><\/a>\u00a0leave a physical key hidden outside of their homes?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are included in the almost 80 percent of people who don\u2019t leave a physical key outside their house, you\u2019re vulnerable to getting locked out.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to find the right locksmith for the job, you came to the right place. Read on to learn about how to find a local locksmith.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tips for Finding the Right Locksmith<\/b><\/p>\n

1) Get the Right Locksmith at the Right Time<\/h2>\n

If you live in Columbus, GA,\u00a0 Auburn, AL, Opelika, AL, or close by and are looking for a locksmith, it\u2019s important to know when you need to change your locks. While many people wait until they get locked out of their house to change the locks, it\u2019s important to do some lock maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our company recommends you\u00a0<\/span>change the locks<\/span><\/a> whenever you buy a new home or move to a new place. Because you never know who lived there before you and who had access to a key, it\u2019s important to be safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2) Ensure the Business is Verified<\/h2>\n

When you look for a Columbus, Auburn, Opelika or surrounding area locksmith, you must find a reputable company. As you search for local Georgia or Alabama locksmiths, ensure the company you choose is verified.<\/span><\/p>\n

A verified company will have accurate information listed on the search engines, such as an address, hours of operation, website, map, and online reviews..<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

3) Ask Around for Recommendations<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to find a reputable locksmith in the Columbus, Auburn, and Opelika area is by asking around.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask your friends and family if they have ever worked with a locksmith. Word of mouth recommendations are the best way to find reputable services.<\/span><\/p>\n

They will tell you what they liked about the service, their professionalism, and customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

4) Do Your Research<\/h2>\n

Besides asking for recommendations, you should also do your research to find the right locksmith in the Columbus, Auburn, and Opelika area.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you search for locksmith companies, ensure you read online reviews. You also want to figure out if the company is licensed and insured.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

5) Get a Written Offer<\/h2>\n

Before you hire a locksmith, you must get a written estimate. The last thing you want is for the locksmith to quote you a price and the final price be a lot higher.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a written estimate will give you peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

6) Trust Your Instinct<\/h2>\n

The best way to select a locksmith in Columbus, GA and Auburn, AL area is to trust your instinct; even if you do your research and find many qualified companies, you need to trust your instinct at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the locksmith you feel more comfortable with.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Are You Ready to Find a Local Locksmith?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you know how to find a local locksmith, it\u2019s time you give them a call.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember to call one at the right time, ensure they\u2019re listed, do your research, ask for recommendations, and trust your instincts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you in the Columbus and Auburn area looking for an emergency locksmith? Call us at<\/span>\u00a0334-744-9247 or 706-604-4080<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0for an estimate.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Did you know only\u00a018 percent of people\u00a0leave a physical key hidden outside of their homes? If you are included in the almost 80 percent of people who don\u2019t leave a physical key outside their house, you\u2019re vulnerable to getting locked out. If you want to find the right locksmith for the job, you came…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,10,12,11],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"911 Lock and Key Service LLC..\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lock.key.33633\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"449\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"253\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Shaun Sadler\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"911 Lock and Key\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lock.key.33633\/\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#logo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logo-transparent-2-small-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logo-transparent-2-small-1.png\",\"width\":207,\"height\":80,\"caption\":\"911 Lock and Key\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#logo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/\",\"name\":\"911 Lock and Key\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png\",\"width\":449,\"height\":253},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/\",\"name\":\"How to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00\",\"description\":\"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Find a Local Locksmith\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8ddba6a566706ab15430650af8f55994\"},\"headline\":\"How to Find a Local Locksmith\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage\"},\"wordCount\":544,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Automotive\",\"Blog\",\"Commercial\",\"Residential\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8ddba6a566706ab15430650af8f55994\",\"name\":\"Shaun Sadler\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d132203d7206e3b0186d97509e9ba8b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d132203d7206e3b0186d97509e9ba8b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Shaun Sadler\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..","description":"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..","og_description":"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.","og_url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/","og_site_name":"911 Lock and Key Service LLC..","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lock.key.33633\/","article_published_time":"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00","og_image":[{"width":449,"height":253,"url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png","type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Shaun Sadler","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization","name":"911 Lock and Key","url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lock.key.33633\/"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#logo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logo-transparent-2-small-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Logo-transparent-2-small-1.png","width":207,"height":80,"caption":"911 Lock and Key"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#logo"}},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/","name":"911 Lock and Key","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png","width":449,"height":253},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/","name":"How to Find a Local Locksmith - 911 Lock and Key Service LLC..","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00","dateModified":"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00","description":"Quality, professional Locksmith services are important. The security of your home or car depend on finding the right locksmith.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Find a Local Locksmith"}]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8ddba6a566706ab15430650af8f55994"},"headline":"How to Find a Local Locksmith","datePublished":"2021-10-13T21:26:43+00:00","dateModified":"2021-10-14T15:07:39+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#webpage"},"wordCount":544,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/automotive\/how-to-find-a-local-locksmith\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/daniel-smyth-m1NfoOikW4A-unsplash.png","articleSection":["Automotive","Blog","Commercial","Residential"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8ddba6a566706ab15430650af8f55994","name":"Shaun Sadler","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/#personlogo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d132203d7206e3b0186d97509e9ba8b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d132203d7206e3b0186d97509e9ba8b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Shaun Sadler"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1568"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1570,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568\/revisions\/1570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/911lockkeyinc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}