When one discovers that they need a locksmith it is often an emergency. The unplanned inconvenience is now a problem on a potentially busy day. It helps to know how long a locksmith service is going to take in this situation, as you will then understand how much of an impact it will have on your planned activities.
Unfortunately, there is no set time limit for a locksmith service. The time it takes is going to depend on the type of service you need and the types of locks they are dealing with.
These are the most common locksmith services you may require, along with the average time it takes for locksmiths to complete them.
Residential doors can be open quickly or they can take a long time to open. If you call a locksmith to get your front door open and that door has a basic cylinder lock, the job can take between 7 and 10 minutes. However, if your front door is secured with a high security anti-snap lock it can take 30 minutes or more.
A good locksmith prides themselves on being able to open most locks in 10 minutes or less. More complicated locks, like those found on safes, will take longer. Most cars, however, locksmiths can get into in five minutes or less.
Changing the locks takes longer than simply unlocking a locked door. It is an average of 30 minutes per lock, so you can expect a locksmith to be there a while if you need multiple locks changing.
If you have hired a locksmith to rekey your locks, this will be considerably quicker. Most locksmiths can rekey a lock in 10 to 15 minutes.
If you need an affordable locksmith in Miami, contact South Beach Locksmiths on 305-692-0234 or through our contact page.
