Locksmith Paris 12th arrondissement
The 12th sets the old faubourg around Aligre and Faidherbe against the newer blocks of Bercy, with their car parks, cellars and bike stores. Two very different realities: old faubourg locks on one side, technical doors and access control on the other. Gare de Lyon, meanwhile, guarantees footfall at any hour.
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What the local building stock actually changes
Two kinds of building stock coexist in the 12th. Around Aligre and rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine the older fabric dominates, with former workshop courtyards and sometimes original locks. At Bercy, blocks from the 1980s–2000s bring car parks, cellars, bike stores and centralised access control.
Those secondary spaces are a real share of the work: a cellar or garage door jams exactly like a front door, but usually on less well-maintained hardware.
Landmarks
- Gare de Lyon
- Bercy Village
- Opéra Bastille
- Coulée verte René-Dumont
- Bois de Vincennes
- Marché d'Aligre
Neighbourhoods covered
- Bel-Air
- Picpus
- Bercy
- Quinze-Vingts
The jobs we're called out for most here
- Opening cellars, lock-ups and bike stores.
- Night openings of flat doors around Gare de Lyon.
- Cylinder replacement in the Bercy residences.
Our prices in this area
The same prices as everywhere else in our service area: travel is already included, and it's the arrival time that varies between areas, never the price.
| Door opening | €110 incl. VAT |
| Lock replacement | €140 incl. VAT |
| Door reinforcement | €1,070 incl. VAT |
| Multi-point lock | €420 incl. VAT |
| Securing after a break-in | €180 incl. VAT |
How a call-out works
- 1
You call or message
Describe the door and the situation. On the phone, or in writing on WhatsApp, you get the price of the job and a realistic arrival time for your street — not an unverifiable promise.
- 2
The tradesperson comes and assesses
On site they check the lock type and the state of the door, confirm the least destructive method available, and have the amount agreed before touching anything.
- 3
Work, invoice and guarantee
The job is done, tested in front of you, and billed at the agreed amount. The invoice itemises hardware and labour — the document your insurer or landlord will ask for.
What doesn't change, whatever the area
On site in under 30 minutes, depending on the area
Someone sets off the moment you call — day or night, weekends and public holidays included.
The amount is settled on the phone
You know what you'll pay before anyone travels, and that is the figure you settle once the job is done.
A qualified, insured tradesperson
You speak to the person handling your job, from the first call through to the invoice.
Everything is in writing before we start
A detailed quote before work, whatever the amount, under the French regulations of 24/01/2017.
Guarantee on our installations
Every installation is guaranteed. Exact terms are given with your written quote.
What we do in the area
Frequently asked questions
Does opening a cellar cost the same?
Yes, it follows the same grid as a flat door, on the same principle: the amount is stated before anyone travels. What differs is the hardware — a padlock or lock-up lock is often simpler to deal with than a flat door.
Can I change my cellar lock without the managing agent?
Your cellar door is private property under most building rules, so yes. The door into the basement itself is a common part, which belongs to the agent — we provide a quote written to be passed on to them.
Do you open cellar and garage doors?
Yes. Cellars, lock-ups and bike stores are common requests in the 12th, often on padlocks or poorly maintained locks. The price follows the same grid as a flat door, on the same principle: stated before, not after.
Do you come out at night near Gare de Lyon?
Yes, around the clock. It's one of the areas where night calls are most frequent, as the last trains come in.
Worth reading before you call
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Nearby areas
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