Wing Hung Locksmiths

Because apartment doors in Hong Kong automatically and at times, traumatically lock behind you, it’s been a bit of a transition (read: nightmare) for me. I’ve locked myself out of my flat not once but twice since moving in two months ago! And unlike residential buildings in the States, Hong Kong property management does NOT keep a spare key to your flat on hand as they don’t want to be liable if anything ever winds up missing. Nope — you’re out of luck if you forget your key, my friend.
The situation was this: I was on my merry way out, taking my dog for a walk when I realized I forgot my key when transitioning from handbag to backpack (need water, a portable dog bowl, and plenty of mosquito spray when going to the dog park). NO! Luckily, I recalled passing a locksmith in my neighborhood so I headed there post-​dog park sesh. A kind staffer told me he could help me immediately, and followed me to my flat where he took me from locked to open in 60 seconds flat. Because I needed to grab some cash from the ATM, we walked together to the nearest cash machine so I could hook him up with his $ 350 HKD on his way back.
I believe the price is fair as I’ve paid $ 400 to a different locksmith when I locked myself out the first time. Also, not having to wait with a panting dog in tow is priceless. I really hope I don’t have to use Wing Hung Locksmiths again, but if I do, at least I know it’ll be as painless of an experience as possible.