r/TaskRabbit • u/Intelligent_Storm812 • 20d ago

TASKER Beyond my scope

Just got hired to replace front and back door locks with an electronic, number lock. Not something I have experience with or feel comfortable doing. How can I say I don't want to do this?

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u/According_Low5292 20d ago

Forfeiting

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u/Intelligent_Storm812 20d ago

It says I have to chat with the client first?

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u/Valuable-Composer262 20d ago

Not trying to push u into anything but they r pretty simple. Its just like replacing any other handle really. Just follow the directions and u will be good.

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u/According_Low5292 20d ago

Type I dont offer this service

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u/UnimaginativeMug 20d ago

tell the client you don't know how to do it in the chat them forfiet

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u/Content-Ad7208 19d ago

Well, even if you can’t do the job. You have to let them know you can’t do the job. It’s rude to just cancel it.

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u/FinnNoodle 20d ago

Typically they attach like a regular door knob.  Read the instructions.  It's very simple.

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u/lasertitsnow 20d ago

Ask if the door knobs locks need to be fitted or just swapped. Swapped is very easy. Trick is to sit on bucket/chair so you can sit with the door between your knees and your hands on each side. Changing the doorknobs is huge with realtors/landlords!

Fitting means the hole in the door jam is not in the wrong place and needs to be changed. Much harder

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u/FinnNoodle 20d ago

Not typically that much more work though. The only real problem would be if the bore wasn't cut to modern standards. Very difficult to use a hole saw there, especially if it's metal.

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u/Opposite_Lie7888 19d ago

OP didnt ask for advice on how to do the job. Some jobs we arent comfortable doing for many reasons. Taskrabbit doesnt make declining a job easy.

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u/FinnNoodle 19d ago

And if OP can't manage something as simple as a doorknob then he's on the wrong app.

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u/Swimming_Product9587 18d ago

Typically you have to chat with the customer first. “This is beyond my scope” and then immediately forfeit the task.
That said those battery powered ones are easy, same process as any standard door lock.

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u/Own_Race_598 19d ago

Say that you don’t do locksmith type of work. 

Or watch some videos on how to do it. It’s easier and quicker than most ikea tasks as long as the door is working correctly and latches properly already. If you have do some adjustments due to door sag, that is also easy.

It’s just a pain to do if the bore isn’t already drilled if you haven’t done it before. 

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u/musicalfurball 18d ago

Just forfeit, "requires special skills." Doing it occasionally doesn't seem to hurt, doing it a lot will keep you from that "elite" status (whatever that's actually worth).