Automotive, Commercial & Residential Locksmith Service
Without a contractors license a service company can not bill out jobs over $500.00 total cost. Several months ago we competed the process and we were issued our contractors license (State Contractors License #964099) and without it we could not have participated in the Paradise DMV expansion job, as these Control Access locks cost over…
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It is a good idea (for obvious reasons of liability) to change the locks when you change tenants. There are several ways this can be done, including: 1. Change the locks out yourself by physically removing the hardware and replacing them with a different set of locks; 2. Purchase and install do-it-yourself rekeyable locks like…
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Are you thinking about becoming a locksmith? Many people ask me about my profession when I arrive at a job site. The idea of working with the public, working with hand tools, making a quick buck on lock-out calls, and of course the power and ability to unlock doors, cars and safes is quite intoxicating…
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When you hire a locksmith who is licensed by the state you should also know the locksmith has passed a state and federal background check. If that locksmith is seasoned, that person has resisted any temptation of abusing their power. In other words, when you higher an experienced, licensed locksmith, you have most likely employed…
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I just wanted to blog a bit about what our company has been up to over the last month or two. Our cargo van is stocked and in service.Ā It sure is nice to have a large work van that can accommodate all the positive growth we had over the last 3 years. We recently…
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Just as CCTV (Closed Caption Television) got extremely popular among the masses as quality equipment became affordable, HD (High Definition) CCTV is quickly flooding the market place. This is a welcome change in my humble opinion, because it will help to more clearly and precisely identify the bad guys, and with remote viewing (the ability…
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As our customer base grows, so does our inventory, tool supply, equipment assets, and everything else including our ability to do more diverse jobs like Interchangeable Cores. It was only a matter of time before we outgrew our first service truck. I am proud of our little 2000 Ford Ranger. Over the last 2 years…
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What transpired in Japan is truly a tragedy and itās hard to watch the events unfold.Ā The videos almost seem unreal, but the sad truth is, we Californians could find ourselves in the midst of a major earthquake at any time.Ā That brings up the question:Ā Are your locks āOne Step Egressā?Ā This simply means…
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Well, It is 50 years old, but it is new to me. When we started the business and converted our 2000 Ford Ranger into a service vehicle it turned into one heck of useful shop on wheels, but we lost the basic ability to haul lumber, brush, trash or anything else we needed to move…
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A common problem in cold (freezing) weather is frozen car door locks.Ā Frozen locks can cause quite a problem when its time to go warm up the car.Ā One solution is to keep a can of de-icer spray in your garage. Many companies (like the CRC Ice-Off photo to the left) sell sprays that can…
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