Locksmith Articles

At Preferred Safe & Lock, we know how to patch things up between you and your door lock.

Take the appropriate steps to keep your home safe and deter burglars from breaking in so you can enjoy and relax on your vacation.

There are many telltale signs illustrating something is a locksmith scam. We are happy to help with any locksmith needs you may have.

In the unfortunate event you do get locked out, remember to stay calm and try not to panic. Instead of breaking a window or jamming a lock to get in, call us, your local 24-hour locksmith.

Depending where you live, your state may not require you to change your rental property’s locks when a tenant leaves. Many states do not. You are obligated to provide a functioning deadbolt lock on exterior doors, but this does not mean changing the deadbolt if it’s in a securely usable condition. 

When you speak with one of our locksmiths, it’s a good idea to be prepared ahead of time with the information we’ll need from you.

When you find yourself in a situation where you need a locksmith’s services, try to avoid the following scenarios.

If you are looking for a flexible, steady career, consider becoming a locksmith. For more details, contact our team.

Most residential locks are complex mechanisms, and trying to manipulate your lock without a proper key can lead to more expensive damage and problems down the road. By relying on a professional locksmith, you can get back into your home quickly and even have a spare key made in the meantime.

Our Preferred Safe & Lock team would love to provide you a keyless lock for your home or business here in St. Clair Shores and surrounding areas.

Like most professions, locksmiths have a wide and varied history with sometimes interesting stories associated with their trade. Talk with our professionals at Preferred Safe & Lock to learn all about the little-known services locksmiths offer as well as their own experiences as professionals here in Michigan. 1. Houdini: A Locksmith First, A Magician Second It may come…

At Preferred Safe & Lock, we receive calls at least once a week from people here in the Grosse Pointe area who have been scammed by someone posing as a professional locksmith. We either end up going out with a follow-up remedy for the botched issue, or we try to advise some next steps for…

Whether you’re a homeowner working the late shift, coming home from the airport in the early hours of the morning, or losing track of time while visiting friends and family, we admit it’s never a convenient time to get locked out of your home or vehicle. In the unfortunate event you do get locked out,…