Finding trusted locksmiths near you is a daunting task, not to mention the time and effort it’ll take to search for the one tradesperson that can be your guardian angel.
We at Bestoflocksmiths.com strive to make this ‘service-hunting process’ less painful to our readers. So, we do the maths on your behalf and do your work of finding what are the best locksmiths around.
YES, WE LIST LOCKSMITHING BUSINESSES… BUT ONLY THE GOOD ONES!
To ensure that we’re giving each service a fair rating, our rigorous rating framework factors everything into account including locksmith reputation, service ratings, years of experience, online presence, public reviews, complaints, level of satisfaction, cost, and most importantly trust, among others.
Let’s look at the parameters one by one so that you understand how critical we’re about being honest and unbiased.
#1 HISTORY
How long the locksmithing business has been operating?
#2 OWNERSHIP
Is the business Family-owned, LLC, Partnership, or sole proprietorship and corporation?
#3 LOCATION
Where’s the locksmith located? Is it located near the place you intend to?
#4 SERVICE RANGE
What’s the range of services? Are those services provide you with some quick fixes to your problem?
#5 MODES OF PAYMENT
What are the modes of payment?
#6 FREE SERVICES
Are there any complimentary services?
#7 COST COMPETITIVENESS
How much does each locksmithing service cost in comparison to others in the market? Where does the business stand in price-effectiveness?
#8 SPECIAL OFFERS
Are there any exclusive discounts like flat price offers provided by the locksmith to its customers?
#9 BUSINESS IMAGES/VIDEOS
How many business images or videos are publicly available? Are they authentic?
#10 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
What’s the social media outreach for a business? How many followers does it have?
#11 SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
What does a business entity post on social platforms? How frequently it post?
#12 SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
What’s the level of customer engagement mainly on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter? How often does the business owner reply to customer queries?
#13 OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Does the locksmith have a functional website?
#14 WEBSITE INFORMATION
What type of information is listed on the official website? Is the information self-explanatory?
#15 WEBSITE USER-FRIENDLINESS
Is it a comprehensive website with functionalities such as online appointments? Can a customer chat with a company representative on the official website?
#16 AWARDS & TITLES
Is it nationally recognized? Are there any awards or titles won by the business?
#17 BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS
How many milestones the business has achieved over the years?
#18 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Are there any public complaints filed by the customers who used the services?
#19 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
How long does it take for the business to resolve consumer grievances?
#20 ONLINE RATINGS
How many ratings does the business have on Google and Facebook?
#21 ONLINE REVIEWS
What type of reviews the business has accumulated over the period of its service?
#22 REVIEW LEGITIMACY
How many legit reviews does the business have on Google and Facebook?
#23 CORE SPECIALIZATION
Are there any special services that are exclusive to the business?
#24 BUSINESS REACH
How many branches does it have in the area of service?
#25 OVERALL SATISFACTION
How much are we satisfied with the locksmith based on the overall inspection?
*Please note that some rating parameters may not apply to all services.
So you see, we put ourselves in the customer’s shoes and think about whether we would trust that locksmith or not. If something isn’t good enough for us, it isn’t good enough for you either. That’s how it works!
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