Locked out, you type "locksmith near me". The first results are not necessarily the closest — nor the most honest. Five minutes of method beat a tripled invoice.
Understanding what Google shows
- Paid ads at the very top: often national platforms subcontracting to the highest bidder
- The local pack (map + 3 listings): more reliable, but ghost listings with fake addresses persist there
- Organic results: real craftsmen's sites — compare addresses and service areas there
The 5-point express check
- Does the listing show a precise address and real photos (workshop, vehicle, jobs)?
- Do the reviews span several years, with replies from the craftsman?
- Does the number reach someone able to state a firm price range?
- Is the registration number verifiable and the business based in your region?
- Is a free quote before work confirmed without evasion?
The real proximity criterion
A craftsman genuinely based near you has a vital interest in satisfying you: you are his neighbourhood, his reputation, his next customers. That is the best guarantee of all. Our workshop is located in Carrières-sur-Seine and our teams cover all eight departments of Île-de-France, 24/7: locks, metal shutters and roller shutters, with the price announced before every job.