What a locksmith proposal is for
Customers who just moved or had a break-in want to feel safe but rarely know their options. Three levels for the same doors, from a rekey to new hardware to smart locks, let them choose the security and convenience they want with prices in front of them.
What to put on a locksmith proposal
- The same doors in each option.
- Hardware grade or type.
- Keys or codes included.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same house with three exterior doors: front, back and the garage entry. Each option covers all three; only the hardware changes.
Option 1: Good: rekey. Same hardware, new keys for every exterior lock.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekey lock cylinder | 5 | each | Your price |
| Key cutting | 4 | each | Your price |
Option 2: Better: grade 1 deadbolts. New high-security deadbolts, keyed alike.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadbolt installed, grade 1 | 3 | each | Your price |
| Rekey knobs to match | 2 | each | Your price |
| Key cutting | 4 | each | Your price |
Option 3: Best: smart locks. Keypad smart locks with app control on the front and back doors.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart lock installed | 2 | each | Your price |
| Deadbolt installed, grade 1, garage entry | 1 | each | Your price |
| App setup and codes | 1 | each | Your price |
Say in each note what it changes for the customer: same locks with new keys, stronger locks, or no keys at all.
Line items locksmiths use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | each | Trip charge; after-hours rate if applicable. |
| House lockout | each | Proof of residence checked before entry. |
| Car lockout | each | Proof of ownership checked. |
| Rekey lock cylinder | each | Per cylinder; keys extra. |
| Deadbolt installed | each | Grade and brand; new bore or existing. |
| Smart lock installed | each | Customer supplied or yours; app setup. |
| Key cutting | each | Per key. |
| Car key programming | each | Transponder or fob; make and model. |
| Master key system | each | Commercial; key schedule design. |
| Commercial door closer | each | Adjust or replace. |
| Safe opening | each | Proof of ownership; method affects price. |
| Lock repair | each | Sticking or broken mechanism. |
Terms and deposit language for locksmith
- Deposit. No deposit on service calls. Master key systems and commercial hardware orders may take a deposit.
- Payment. Due on completion.
- Warranty. Hardware carries the maker's warranty; state your labor warranty on installs.
- Proof of residence or ownership is required before any lockout, safe opening or key programming.
- After-hours and emergency calls carry the rate stated before you go.
- Some states license locksmiths; your license number appears on your paperwork where required.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for locksmith
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