What a locksmith service agreement is for
Property managers rekey on every move-out, and businesses need key control when staff change. An agreement with set rates per rekey, priority response and key records saves them quotes and gives you steady weekday work. It must say who can authorize work. Keep the list of authorized people current.
What to put on a locksmith service agreement
- Properties covered.
- Set rates for rekeys and keys.
- Who can authorize work.
- Priority response for lockouts.
- Key records kept.
- Billing and cancellation.
A worked example
A property manager with eighty units wants every turnover rekeyed and fast lockout service for tenants.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover rekey, per unit | 1 | each | Your price |
| Tenant lockout, priority | 1 | each | Your price |
| Key cutting | 1 | each | Your price |
List who can authorize work in the notes. The agreement is a template, not legal advice; locksmiths are licensed in some states, so confirm your state's rules.
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 start and end dates.
- List what each visit includes and how many visits a year.
- Add your price per line; the plan shows a yearly total, and a monthly figure if billed monthly.
- Fill in what is not covered and the renewal and cancellation terms.
- Check your state's rules, then print it for signatures.
Free tools for locksmith
The same service agreement for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.