THE WORK, EXPLAINED
Start with the condition.
Understand the scope.
Identify the doors and cylinders affected by the missing keys. Ask whether those cylinders can be rekeyed and how the provider will confirm which old keys no longer operate them. Agree on the entries included, the new key arrangement, key quantities and any hardware that needs a separate replacement scope.
What may be involved
- rekeying pin kits
- plug follower
- fresh key blanks
- cylinder springs
Ask the provider to distinguish existing parts to inspect, proposed replacements, and tools, materials or reports included in the service. Confirm the work and exclusions after assessment; this list does not mean that every item will be supplied or replaced.
LOCAL RESEARCH / Bernal Heights
Housing context
Planning identifies this area among neighborhoods containing RH-1 one-family residential zoning, so individual-home hardware is part of the local mix.
Source ↗Local context
California's Department of Consumer Affairs publishes consumer tips for hiring a locksmith. It states that in California locksmiths must be licensed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, asks consumers to verify the licence online at bsis.ca.gov or by telephone, and says locksmiths are required by law to carry a pocket version of their licence and should be asked to show it on arrival. It adds that a contractor's licence is also required where work at a single site exceeds a stated amount. Use it before agreeing work; this page carries no verified licence record for any business.
Source ↗Area-wide context does not establish the condition of your property or equipment.
Before the visit
Tell us the lock type, your location and whether you still have a working key.
Service illustration · not a completed customer project

