Maintenance contracts in Paris
For a building manager, locksmithing is nearly always handled under pressure: a lobby door that won't close on a Friday evening, a broken door closer, an access-control panel down and fifty residents calling the same day. Looking for an available contractor at that moment means accepting whatever price you're given.
The work
The contract settles what's covered, at what response time and at what rate, while nothing is on fire. It starts with a survey of the estate — lobby doors, car-park access, bike and bin stores, access control — then scheduled maintenance visits: adjusting door closers, checking and lubricating cylinders, verifying fire exits. On top of that sits emergency on-call cover at the contracted rate. One point of contact, a written report after every visit, invoicing per building or per site.
What's included
- Initial survey of the door and lock estate, building by building
- Scheduled maintenance visits with a written report
- Emergency on-call cover at the contracted rate, known before you need it
- Guaranteed response time, defined in the contract
- A single point of contact and invoicing per building or site
When to call us
- Locksmithing faults in the building are always handled as emergencies.
- You manage several buildings or sites and want a single point of contact.
- You want to know the on-call rate before you need it, not during.
Price
Costed after a site visit. The quote itemises every line (hardware, fitting, response times) and forms the contractual basis — nothing is added to it afterwards.
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.
Guarantee
This work is covered by our guarantee on installations. Exact terms and duration are given with your written quote. We are qualified and insured for this service.
Frequently asked questions
How many buildings does it take for a contract to be worthwhile?
One building with several access points is enough. The value isn't volume, it's predictability: an on-call rate agreed calmly in advance, not while the lobby door stands open all night.
What exactly does the on-call cover include?
Emergency call-out and labour at the rate written into the contract, nights and weekends included. Replacement hardware is billed at quoted prices, never at an improvised emergency rate.
Does the contract tie us in for a fixed term?
The term and notice period are set out in the contract and discussed before signature. No automatic renewal without prior written notice.
Do you work with managing agents and landlords?
Yes. Enquiries from managing agents, landlords and property managers go through the form below: a costed reply within one working day, with insurance certificates attached to the proposal.
Where we cover this service
Paris and Île-de-France, at the same price everywhere: what varies by area is the time, not the price.
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Worth reading before you call
Our guides are written to be useful even if you end up calling someone else.
Business enquiry
Company, shop, building manager or landlord: describe what you need and we'll come back with a costed proposal and a contractual response time.