2007-06-22 08:57:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A locksmith does not need a key to open your lock. Picking locks is one of their skills. He wouldn't bother making a duplicate for himself because it would be a waste of material.
Now a clerk at WalMart or Home Depot who makes duplicate keys is a different story. They probably don't have lockpicking skills, so they would need a key if they wanted to enter your house without breaking a window or door. But why would they want to? Besides, they don't know where you live.
If you are still concerned about the possibility, make you own duplicates like I do. Buy a key machine and key blanks from MSC Industrial Supply:
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=5458524&PMT4NO=24641835
2007-06-22 21:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not matter. A professional locksmith can enter any lock that the common person would have. A key just makes entry easier. If they need to get in, they drill out the lock. If they wanted to burgle your home, they would not use the pass key they just made, they would break the glass to make it look like a thug did it, not a professional locksmith.
2007-06-22 09:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of this happening in Korea when I was a Teacher there. Quite a common practice apparently.
However, here in UK, we tend to put our trust in the professionals. We leave our keys with the porter so he can give them to the meter man or plumber or whoever. We hardly give it a thought and for the most part, our trust is justified. Same with Locksmiths I guess .
Besides, you NEVER leave your home address with the guy who is making your key.. do you?
I usually wait simply because most locksmiths do a while U wait service for duplicate keys.
I guess there are some times we just got to trust to luck!
2007-06-22 09:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Nick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you think they would want to? Usually their to busy to even think about it. I have rekeyed a gazillion doorlocks for businesses ,homeowners,shopkeepers and general public. That's not even counting the millions of cars doors, safes, homes,and shops that I've had to pick open (open without keys) .And the zillions of keys I've duplicated. Never once have I thought about doing that. I would just think about doing a good job for that person. Plus locksmiths are Bonded,and have very high work ethics. Bye
2007-06-22 09:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't. You just have to hope your locksmith has seen better stuff in a house before or after you. Forget about requiring them to be bonded and such foolishness such as that. Their job is to do locksmith stuff and they know their reputation is their lifeline. Simply put, there are times when you just have to trust someone. This would be one of those time.
2007-06-22 09:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are concerned about it, take it to someplace reputable where you can keep an eye on them, and just don't tell them where you live. I have never heard of someone having a problem with having keys made at Ace or Wal-Mart.
Bump keys, on the other hand, are a whole different story.
2007-06-22 09:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by Joe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a reputable locksmith who is bonded and insured.
2007-06-22 09:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a locksmith,he done had a copy of your key before he got to your home.
2007-06-22 09:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by tom the plumber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never be sure.
It's just a matter if the locksmith is ethical or just a plain old thief.
2007-06-22 09:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by pxp608 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't unless you sit and watch him, go to a home center, they are right in front of you.
2007-06-22 09:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋