First of all you should know that there are different categories of locksmith in Montreal, such as – commercial (working from a store), mobile (working from a vehicle or a mobile workstation), institutional (working for an institution), and investigation (forensic locksmith).

You may also find some who specialize in one aspect of the profession such as a master key system specialist, safe technician or automotive locksmiths.Montreal is one of the many city in Canada, where security fixture experts specializing in various fields are available easily. However, there are some points which one has to remember before hiring a locksmith in Montreal:

* If it is the first time that you are hiring a professional in security fixtures, then it would be better to hire a modern day locksmith who uses the latest equipment in his work. Since the locks which are available in the market today come with complex mechanisms, having the latest gadgets to help them deal with problems with security fixtures would be a good idea.

* Check and see whether the security fixture expert has a physical address. This is important since it has been found out that 92% of locksmith that appear on search engine maps do not actually exist.

* Before hiring the services of the security fixture mechanic make sure that he is a licensed member of the Associated Locksmith of America. If possible also check some kind of accreditation provided by these locksmith. Montreal residents are some of those in Canada who have faced problems in the past with locksmith who were not licensed.

* Ensure that the security fixture expert comes with all the tools required in his work. The moment you see him coming in with just a drilling machine, stop him from doing the job. This is because, chances are there that he will just drill through the lock. A good locksmith in Montreal will first try picking and bumping the lock before drilling through it.

* It is good to inquire about a master key. This key is one which fits in each and every lock in the house. This saves the time and hassle of carrying a bunch of keys at the same time. A good locksmith should be able to provide you with a master key.