Opening a security door slammed shut
Did you forget your keys inside? We open your slammed security door in Paris without damaging it, allowing you to reuse your keys immediately. Contact us for a quick and damage-free intervention.
- Price confirmed before the locksmith sets off
- Call-outs 24/7 in Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine. Night surcharge: +30% before midnight, +50% after midnight
- Door slammed shut: opened without damaging the lock in most cases
Door opening: the price by time of day
The daytime rate applies from 6 am to 8 pm, every day, weekends included. From 8 pm to midnight it is increased by 30%; from midnight to 6 am, by 50%. The call-out within Paris is included.
| Your door | Daytime 6 h – 20 h | Evening 8 pm – midnight, +30% | Nuit minuit – 6 h, +50 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door slammed shutShut without being locked, keys inside | €119 | €155 | €179 |
| Security door slammed shutMultipoint lock not locked | €129 | €168 | €194 |
| Locked doorKeys lost, stolen or broken | €135 | €176 | €203 |
| Locked security doorMultipoint lock locked | €149 | €194 | €224 |
Prices incl. VAT, call-out included within Paris. The price is confirmed over the phone before the locksmith sets off.
Door slammed shut: without damaging the lock
The door closed without the bolt being thrown. We open it without damaging the door or the lock, and you can use your keys again straight away. See also our page door slammed shut in Paris.
Door locked: the cylinder to replace
The bolt is thrown: the cylinder generally has to be drilled to open the door. It then has to be replaced, and its price is given before the work: see cylinder prices.
Students: a small discount may be applied on presentation of valid proof.
Understanding the difference
Door slammed shut or locked: what is the difference?
The price of a door opening depends mainly on this question. Over the phone, we help you identify your situation.
Door slammed shut
Price for a door slammed shutThe door has closed without being locked, with the keys left inside. The locksmith usually opens it without damaging the lock: this is the quickest and cheapest call-out.
Locked door
Price for a locked doorThe door is locked and you no longer have the key (lost, stolen or broken). Opening it most often means drilling the cylinder, which then has to be replaced: you are told its price beforehand.
Step by step
How does opening your door work?
You call or send a photo
On 07 67 96 22 46 or on WhatsApp: describe the door (standard or security door) and the situation (slammed shut or locked).
You are given the price
You know the price before the locksmith sets off. On site, no extra charge without your agreement.
Opening, then invoice
The locksmith opens the door, checks the lock and gives you an invoice, useful for your insurance.
One photo of the door, and you have the price
From the landing, it takes a few seconds to photograph the lock: we recognise the model and give you the price incl. VAT before we set off.
Hello, my door has slammed shut and my keys are inside. I am on rue de Passy, I am sending you a photo of the lock.
Hello! It’s a surface-mounted lock and the door is only slammed shut: €119 incl. VAT during the day. A locksmith is setting off right away and will call you when he arrives.
Thank you, I’ll wait by the door.
- Photograph the lock from the landing side, then the whole door.
- Send the photos on WhatsApp, saying which street you’re in.
- You receive the price incl. VAT; the locksmith sets off as soon as you accept it.
FAQ
Door opening: your questions
How much does it cost to open a door that has slammed shut in Paris?
Opening a door that has slammed shut costs €119 incl. VAT during the day, and €129 for a security door. At night, allow for +30% before midnight and +50% after midnight. You are given the price before the locksmith sets off.
Why does a locked door cost more?
Because the cylinder usually has to be drilled to open the door, then replaced. Opening costs €135 incl. VAT for a standard door and €149 for a security door, during the day; the cylinder is priced before the call-out.
Can you open a security door without breaking it?
A security door that has slammed shut can usually be opened without damage. If it is locked, the opening goes through the lock: the method and the price are explained to you before we start.
The key is still in the lock on the inside: is that a problem?
No. Even with the key left in the lock on the inside, a door that has slammed shut can usually be opened without damaging the lock.
Can my insurance cover the door opening?
It depends on your policy: some home insurance policies cover lost or stolen keys. We give you an itemised invoice for your claim.
Do you come out at night and at weekends?
Yes, 24/7, public holidays included, in Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine. At the weekend, the daytime rate is the same as on weekdays; night surcharges are always confirmed to you over the phone.
Door opening all over Paris
We come out 24/7 in all 20 arrondissements and the Hauts-de-Seine, in 30 minutes on average within Paris.
We have no shop: the locksmith comes to you.