6 Locksmith Service Contract Gotchas
- Bait-and-Switch Pricing: HIGH Quoted "$15 service call" becomes $150+ on site. Price increases after technician arrives
- Drilling Without Consent: HIGH Locksmith may drill lock claiming it's necessary. Requires expensive lock replacement
- Emergency Rate Multipliers: MEDIUM After-hours or weekend calls 2-4x regular price. Emergency premium not disclosed upfront
- No Written Estimates: HIGH Verbal quotes mean nothing. Final price determined after work complete
- Door Damage Disclaimers: MEDIUM Locksmith not liable for door or frame damage during entry. Repair costs on you
- Parts Markup: MEDIUM Lock hardware marked up 200-500%. $20 lock sold for $100+