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For locksmiths

An AI locksmith answering service for every 2 am lockout

Clientager answers every call, day and night, works out what kind of lockout or job it is, gives callers clear pricing and an ETA, and sends the nearest available technician.

Ready for your review in 24–48 hours

Phone callSaturday, 1:50 am — caller locked out of their apartment

Clientager: KeyPoint Locksmith, I'm the company's AI assistant, and this call may be recorded. Are you safe right now?

Customer: Yeah, I'm fine, just locked out of my apartment. Keys are inside.

Clientager: Okay, let's get you in. Is there anyone inside who needs help, like a child, or anything on the stove?

Customer: No, nobody's inside.

Clientager: Thanks. A night-time residential lockout is $145, plus any parts if the lock needs replacing, which the technician will confirm first. Our tech can be there in about 30 to 40 minutes. What's the address?

Customer: Apartment 6, 310 Park Street. That's fine.

Clientager: Booked. Please have photo ID ready showing this address, or a lease. I'll text you the technician's name and live updates. If anything changes, reply to the text.

What Clientager did

  • Emergency job dispatched: residential lockout, 310 Park St #6
  • Price confirmed: $145 night rate + parts if needed
  • ID requirement explained; tracking text sent

Quick answer

What is an AI locksmith answering service?

An AI locksmith answering service picks up every call around the clock and handles it like an experienced dispatcher. Clientager asks whether it's a home, car or business lockout, checks for anyone in danger, gives your approved price and an ETA, and dispatches the nearest technician. It also books non-urgent work such as rekeys, lock changes and safe openings, and follows up afterward.

Illustrative example

Customer message

I locked my keys in my car

Happy to help with that. Let me check and get it sorted for you now.

Saved to the customer record

What Clientager handles for locksmiths

  • Answer lockouts 24/7
  • Identify job type
  • Check for danger
  • Give approved prices

Live availability

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Booked · reminder scheduled

What gets missed today

Lockouts don't keep business hours

People get locked out at night, on weekends and on holidays. If you're on another job or asleep, the call goes to whoever answers first.

Callers want a price and ETA immediately

A locked-out caller is stressed and comparing options. Vague answers lose the job, and unclear pricing leads to disputes later.

Driving and answering don't mix

Mobile locksmiths spend much of the day on the road. Answering calls and taking addresses while driving is unsafe and error-prone.

Verifying ownership is awkward

Opening a home or car requires proof of ownership or residency. Explaining that over the phone takes time, and skipping it creates risk.

What Clientager can handle for you

  • Answer lockouts 24/7
  • Identify job type
  • Check for danger
  • Give approved prices
  • Share realistic ETAs
  • Dispatch nearest technician
  • Explain ID requirements
  • Book rekeys and installs

Enquiries it handles every day

  • “I'm locked out of my house”
  • “I locked my keys in my car”
  • “How much for a lockout tonight?”
  • “How long until you get here?”
  • “Can you rekey all my locks after a move?”
  • “I lost my car key, can you make a new one?”
  • “Can you open a safe?”
  • “Do you install smart locks?”

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us how you price and dispatch

    Share your services, pricing rules (day, night, holiday), service area, technicians, ID requirements and what counts as urgent.

  2. 02

    We set it up

    Clientager's team configures the call flow, pricing explanations and dispatch rules, and tests lockouts of every kind.

  3. 03

    You approve

    Ready for your review within 24–48 hours. Check how pricing and ID requirements are explained before approving.

  4. 04

    Every call is answered

    The agent introduces itself as your AI assistant, collects the details, gives the price and ETA, and confirms the job.

  5. 05

    Techs get clear jobs

    The nearest technician receives the address, job type, vehicle or lock details and customer notes by text.

Fast, calm handling for urgent calls

Most locksmith calls come from someone stressed and standing outside. Clientager answers right away, around the clock, and starts with what matters: is the caller safe, and is anyone in danger? If a child or vulnerable person is locked inside a car or home, if there's a medical emergency, or if the caller believes there's been a break-in in progress, the agent tells them to call emergency services immediately.

For a standard lockout, it quickly determines the job: home, car or business; the type of lock or vehicle make and model; and whether the key is lost or just inside. That lets it give an accurate price under your rules and dispatch a technician with the right tools. The technician receives everything by text before setting off, including the caller's description of the lock.

Transparent pricing and honest ETAs

Locksmith customers are wary of surprise charges. Clientager explains your pricing clearly: the base rate for the job type and time of day, what might increase the cost, and that the technician will confirm before doing anything extra. That clarity reduces disputes on site and builds trust in your business. Price rules for nights, weekends and holidays are applied automatically.

The agent gives ETAs based on your technicians' locations and workloads, where that information is available, and sends tracking or on-the-way texts. If the nearest tech is too far away to arrive within a reasonable time, it says so honestly instead of overpromising. Customers can reply to the text if their situation changes, such as finding a spare key or a neighbor letting them in.

  • Day, night and holiday rates explained clearly
  • Parts and extra work confirmed by the technician first
  • ETAs based on the nearest available tech
  • On-the-way texts with the technician's name

Verification, scheduled work and follow-up

Responsible locksmiths verify that the person has the right to enter. The agent explains your ID requirements in advance, such as a photo ID with the address, a lease, or vehicle registration, so there are no surprises when the technician arrives. Business lockouts can require an authorized contact name. Your technicians can focus on the job instead of an awkward conversation at the door, and every job is logged with the verification your policy requires.

Not every call is an emergency. The agent books rekeys after a move, lock upgrades, smart lock installation, master key systems and car key replacements into your schedule. After a lockout, it can follow up to offer a rekey or spare key, and send secure payment links for invoices on commercial accounts. Landlords and property managers can be set up as regular accounts.

Frequently asked questions

Can the AI dispatch the nearest locksmith?

Where your dispatch or tracking tool can be connected, the agent can choose the nearest available technician. Connection availability is confirmed during setup. Otherwise, it sends the job to your on-call tech or a dispatch group by text, with all the details needed.

What if a child is locked in a car?

The agent tells the caller to contact emergency services immediately, especially on a hot or cold day. It can also dispatch your technician as a priority according to your rules, but emergency services always come first.

Will it give prices over the phone?

Yes, using the pricing rules you approve, such as base rates by job type and time of day. It explains clearly what could change the price and that the technician confirms any extra cost before starting. This reduces disputes and builds trust.

How does it handle ID and ownership checks?

It explains your requirements before the technician sets off, such as a photo ID matching the address, a lease, or vehicle registration. Your technician makes the final check on site. If the caller can't provide proof, the agent explains your policy.

Can it answer calls for several service areas?

Yes. The agent can check whether an address is in your area, apply different pricing or ETAs for outlying zones, and route jobs to technicians who cover each area. Calls outside your area can be politely declined.

How do we get started?

Share your services, pricing, area, technicians and ID rules. Our team configures and tests the agent, typically ready for review within 24–48 hours. You approve it before it answers real calls. We'll help you connect your existing number.

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Tell us how your business works. We'll build the AI around it, test it, and have it ready for your review within 24–48 hours.

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