Losing your keys can be one of the most frustrating situations life can throw at you. But if you’ve lost your house keys, don’t despair or beat yourself up – it happens to the best of us!
If you’ve managed to lose your keys and you’re currently locked out of your home, panicking or getting yourself worked up will only make things worse.
So to help you keep a calm head and guide you through this stressful situation, here’s what to do if you’ve lost your keys.
Make Sure They’re Definitely Lost
This might sound silly, but you’d be surprised how many people panic over losing their keys – only to find them hiding in the corner of their bag or their pocket!
Check your pockets, bags and any other places where you might have left them. Sometimes, your keys might be closer than you think!
Work Out Where They Are
If you’re sure you’ve lost your house keys, the first step to take is try to remember where you’ve left or dropped them. This will determine what you do next.
If you’ve dropped them in the taxi or left them at a friend’s house, getting them back shouldn’t pose too many problems. However, if you’ve just returned from a holiday and you’ve left your keys abroad or on the plane, chances are you’re not going to get them back anytime soon!
So try to work out where your keys could be and act accordingly.
Retrace Your Steps
If you’ve dropped your keys, think about where you last had them and go back there if possible. Retracing your steps is always the best way to find something you’ve dropped.
Call or Ask Around
If retracing your steps doesn’t reunite you with your keys, it's time to reach out to friends, family or anyone else who might have seen them. Likewise, if you’ve recently spent time somewhere – a pub, coffee shop, library etc – then try giving them a call.
Someone may have picked your keys accidentally, or they might be able to check where you were sitting. Make some phone calls or send some messages and with a stroke of luck, someone might be able to locate your house keys for you.
Professional Help
If you’ve done all the above and you don’t have any spare keys you can use, it’s time to call in the professionals to help you gain access to your property.
An emergency locksmith is the best option for someone who’s locked themselves out or lost their keys. They can either help you gain access to your property or change your lock and provide a set of new keys.
If it’s late at night or pouring with rain then chances are you won’t want to wait around. In this situation a 24/7 locksmith would be your most suitable option.
If you want access to your home sooner rather than later then our 24/7 emergency service will have one of our fully-trained, qualified and accredited locksmiths with you within 30 minutes. We also cover commercial as well as domestic properties.
Preventative Measures
Now that you've managed to sort out the immediate problem, it's time to think about prevention. After all, losing your keys is a stressful experience which you’ll be keen to avoid repeating.
To help you avoid this sticky situation in future, here’s what to do:
Key Tracking Gadgets
We live in a tech-savvy world and these days there are various gadgets that can help you track your keys using your smartphone. As a preventative measure, consider investing in one of these gadgets for added peace of mind.
Spare Keys
If you didn’t think spare keys were worth bothering with before, chances are you do now! Spare keys are a lifesaver in situations where you’ve lost your keys or locked yourself out of your home.
Once you’ve had your locks changed, your locksmith should provide a couple of keys for your new lock. Give one of them to a friend or member of your family and if this happens again, you won’t need to get the lock replaced.
So those are the steps to take if you lose your house keys. Misplacing keys is never an ideal situation, but follow the steps we’ve laid out and you might be able to locate them. Worst case scenario, you can hire an emergency locksmith who should have you in your home in under an hour.
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