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Locksmith woes

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  • Fergie76
    Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite
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    Equaliser123 wrote: »
    I expect the more obvious risk is of burglary...

    Yeah but, is CRB not more specifically for working or coming into contact with children and other vulnerable people?
  • ponsaloti
    ponsaloti Posts: 25 Forumite
    arcon5 wrote: »
    Why would a locksmith need to be CRB checked :huh:
    Locksmiths dont need to be CRB checked, thats my point.
    If you've got any sense, you will go with one that is. Also look for a shop or land-line phone number.
    Think about who your letting into your house and what your asking him to do.
  • ponsaloti
    ponsaloti Posts: 25 Forumite
    Fergie76 wrote: »
    Yeah but, is CRB not more specifically for working or coming into contact with children and other vulnerable people?
    Not specifically , it's used for all sorts of reasons.
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    But you'll never find a locksmith who is crb checked.
  • Fergie76
    Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite
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    mikey72 wrote: »
    But you'll never find a locksmith who is crb checked.

    Going by Ponsaloti's posts, I would say there is a good chance s/he is.
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    It just seems odd for people to check a locksmith for a CRB. I would just check their ID and nothing more, same as if I was letting an electrician or a plumber in the house.
  • ponsaloti
    ponsaloti Posts: 25 Forumite
    edited 14 September 2011 at 10:42PM
    mikey72 wrote: »
    But you'll never find a locksmith who is crb checked.
    Why do you say that , have you tried ?
  • Fergie76
    Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite
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    arcon5 wrote: »
    It just seems odd for people to check a locksmith for a CRB. I would just check their ID and nothing more, same as if I was letting an electrician or a plumber in the house.

    Sparky and plumber don't potentially have they keys to your house.
  • ponsaloti
    ponsaloti Posts: 25 Forumite
    Perxactly.
    How would you Know if the locksmith/handyman/part-time whatever had another key and maybe gives it to his scumbag friend.
    Happens all the time. Plus insurance dont want to pay out because of "No sign of forced entry".

    It would be nice if locksmiths were Licensed but we're not.
    Gas and Electric can kill you. A break-in may only ruin you.
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    ponsaloti wrote: »
    Why do you say that , have you tried ?

    You obviously need to read up on crb's.
    There are requirements that need to be met before a crb check can be done, about which members of the public need protecting from you.
    Not many locksmiths will be left to care for the young or vulnerable, so don't fit the criteria.
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