Honest status: QuoteZila is pre-launch. Customers cannot post jobs yet, and no businesses are listed yet. This page explains how QuoteZila will work for locksmiths, and for homeowners who need one. We are signing up local businesses first, starting in Cheshire.
What does a locksmith do?
A locksmith fits, repairs and changes locks, helps when you are locked out, and advises on door and window security. Typical jobs include:
- Getting into a property when locked out
- Changing locks after a break-in or moving house
- Fitting insurance-approved locks
- Repairing uPVC door and window mechanisms
- Cutting keys
- Fitting letter plates and door chains
What should I check before hiring a locksmith?
General guidance, whichever way you find someone:
- For an emergency lock-out, ask for the full price, including call-out and parts, before they set off. Be wary of anyone who will not give a price.
- Ask them to confirm who they are and the company name, and ask for identification when they arrive.
- Check whether your home insurance requires particular locks, such as locks to a British Standard.
- Ask for a receipt that itemises the work.
QuoteZila plans to show customers what we checked about each business and when. Those labels describe checks only and are not a guarantee of any business or its work.
How will QuoteZila help me find locksmiths near me?
- Post your job for free. Describe the locksmith work and where you are.
- Matched local businesses send quotes. Each job is planned to go to a small number of suitable businesses, not the whole town.
- Compare. See what each quote includes, ask questions and review what has been checked.
- Choose. Pick who you want and agree the details in writing.
This is how QuoteZila is designed to work. Customer posting is not open yet.
What should I put in my locksmith job description?
- Say what has happened: lock-out, break-in, lost key or upgrade.
- Describe the door: wooden, uPVC or composite, and the type of lock if you can see it.
- Say how urgent it is and whether you can wait for a quote.
- Give your postcode, so you are matched with someone nearby.
Are you a locksmith in Cheshire? How can you get local work with no lead fees?
QuoteZila is built so that local businesses spend their time quoting, not buying enquiries. Our intention is no lead fees: you would not pay per enquiry, per job or per quote. The first 500 businesses to join at launch (the Launch 500) get 2 months free with no card needed. After that the planned price is £15 a month, starting later and only once you accept the terms. That is our current plan, not a contract. Choose Locksmith as your main trade on the sign-up form and tell us how far you travel.
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Which Cheshire towns will QuoteZila cover?
We are launching first in Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Congleton, Winsford, Middlewich, and the wider county. See the Cheshire areas page for details. A launch area is where we plan to start, not a claim that locksmiths are already listed there.
Frequently asked questions about locksmiths
How can I avoid a rogue locksmith?
Ask for a full quote before work starts, check the company name and address, and be cautious of very low advertised prices that then rise. Consider saving the details of a local locksmith before you need one.
Do I need to change my locks when I move house?
Many people do, because you cannot be sure who has keys. A locksmith can change or re-key the locks and suggest improvements for security.
Can I find a locksmith on QuoteZila yet?
Not yet. QuoteZila is pre-launch and is signing up local businesses first, starting in Cheshire. Customer job posting is coming soon and will be free for customers. If you are a locksmith in Cheshire you can register your interest in the Launch 500 now, with 2 months free and no card needed.
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