Frequently ASked Questions
A: Sorry , we do not. If are a practicing Locksmith from anywhere in the world outside of Ireland you will be welcome to join our secure Locksmiths Discussion forum. Please see “Forum” link at the top of this page.
Proof of identification & trading history will be required and all applications are screened. Membership of the locksmith association in your home country will help to speed up your application, but the National Council of the A.L.O.I. reserve the right to refuse access without any explanation. Please note that membership of other locksmith discussion groups does not mean automatic entry to the A.L.O.I. Forum.
This really depends on many factors. Best advise is to ask the locksmith you intend to get for an upfront estimate or quotation. Beware of many offering “Free” or No call out charges, in most cases they apply a minimum labour charge which includes the time they have spent travelling to you premises. An A.L.O.I. Locksmith will be happy to give you a break down in advance of your expected charges.
Most people expect to find a lock with 5 secure bolts extending form the edge of the door !
But the the term 5 lever relates to the internal mechanism of the lock. Commonly specified by insurance companies, its the minimum security standard for traditional square edge doors.
Ask your local A.L.O.I. Locksmith for their advice.
The Associated Locksmiths of Ireland is the representative body for the Locksmiths industry in Ireland. By choosing an A.L.O.I. Locksmith you can be confident that you are dealing with a qualified security professional who is security vetted and trustworthy.
The majority of our members are long established family run businesses who have built a reputation of providing a confidential personal service to their customers and are well known and highly respected in locksmith industry.
Our members comply with all government legislation and are fully insured & tax compliant.
To become a member of A.L.O.I. you must be a practicing locksmith operating your own business in Ireland. Proof of trading for a minimum period of 4 years is required along with up to date tax clearance certification and include history of your training certification within the profession.
All new applicants will be expected to sit an entrance examination to confirm their ability and each new applicant must be sponsored by an existing member of A.L.O.I.
If you would like to proceed with a membership application, please submit your details via our contacts page and we will arrange to get a application form sent out to you.
