Our Company...
Telestar Locksmiths is a family owned business, providing great Customer Service since 1981. We cover the New York & New Jersey Metro Area, Connecticut, and all 5 boroughs. We pride ourselves in providing first-in-class customer service and consequently, we have extended our coverage area in recent years as a result of our clients recommendations. Our current clients include Capital One, Wells Fargo, Witkoff, Jones Lang LaSalle, and many other Building Management Groups. We would be happy to meet with you to further discuss how Telestar Locksmiths can help your company meet and/or improve your Locksmith and Security Needs.
Meet Harry Santiago
In 1976 I was attending the College of Aeronautics. I lived in the projects at a time when money was scarce. I needed a job to pay for my college education. I held several jobs including shoe shining for a short time and A+P food market stock person. However, none of these jobs were interesting or challenging enough.
Then, I landed a job at a hardware store called Kaminstiens. It was the perfect match for me and I dove into the work becoming very skilled rapidly. In the rear of the store, there was an old automatic key machine and grinder. There was a little repair table where keys and locks were repaired. The store also sold fire proof gates and installed them for a fee. Over the next few months, I learn a great deal and became proficient in the locksmith trade.
My first lock installation took me about 3 hours. It was a simple Segal lock, and I still remember that day. I must have gone back to the store for advice a million times. I told the customer that the door was not lining up and probably many other excuses to buy me time. But, I was determined to make it work regardless of how long I needed to be there. At the end the customer was happy with the work and so was I. It was then that I knew this was the work I wanted to do. Funny enough, the same customer came to our store a year later. I asked if the lock was still working and she replied that the lock was working just fine.
As the years went by, I learn how to install all types of locks, door closers, gates and all kinds of security devices. I left to better myself and I enrolled in a professional locksmith trade school. While there, I learned a great deal of new techniques and the different products we can offer. I am continuing my education to ensure I’m able to keep up with new advances and help customers with a variety of needs.
In 1976 I was attending the College of Aeronautics. I lived in the projects at a time when money was scarce. I needed a job to pay for my college education. I held several jobs including shoe shining for a short time and A+P food market stock person. However, none of these jobs were interesting or challenging enough.
Then, I landed a job at a hardware store called Kaminstiens. It was the perfect match for me and I dove into the work becoming very skilled rapidly. In the rear of the store, there was an old automatic key machine and grinder. There was a little repair table where keys and locks were repaired. The store also sold fire proof gates and installed them for a fee. Over the next few months, I learn a great deal and became proficient in the locksmith trade.
My first lock installation took me about 3 hours. It was a simple Segal lock, and I still remember that day. I must have gone back to the store for advice a million times. I told the customer that the door was not lining up and probably many other excuses to buy me time. But, I was determined to make it work regardless of how long I needed to be there. At the end the customer was happy with the work and so was I. It was then that I knew this was the work I wanted to do. Funny enough, the same customer came to our store a year later. I asked if the lock was still working and she replied that the lock was working just fine.
As the years went by, I learn how to install all types of locks, door closers, gates and all kinds of security devices. I left to better myself and I enrolled in a professional locksmith trade school. While there, I learned a great deal of new techniques and the different products we can offer. I am continuing my education to ensure I’m able to keep up with new advances and help customers with a variety of needs.
