Locksmith service in Paterson 07522

Try these first

Before calling about a safe, check the simple things. Electronic keypads fail most often because of the battery; many models have an external battery contact or a hidden battery compartment. Mechanical dials need the exact turning sequence, usually four turns left, three right, two left and right until it stops, and a small slip means starting over. If you have the paperwork, the combination or override key may be written there.

What opening a safe costs

Unlock safe starts at $85.00 on the current price list, and the list is plain about it: damage will occur and the safe won't be usable. That is why it is the last resort. Safe locks are also on the residential service list, so a working safe with a worn lock can sometimes have the lock serviced or replaced instead.

Proof of ownership

A contractor will not open a safe without reason to believe it is yours: the receipt, the property deed or lease where it sits, or other proof. That protects you as much as anyone.

Choosing a better safe

If an old safe has to be opened, it is a good moment to think about what you really need: fire resistance for documents, a bolt-down safe for valuables, or a small lockbox for medicines. A locksmith can advise on the lock type, keypad or dial, that suits who will be opening it and how often.

Typical jobs on this page's topic

• Keypad safe that will not respond
• Lost key for a small home safe
• Dial combination forgotten
• Safe left behind in a newly bought house
• Shop safe lock replaced
• Lockbox or cash box opened