door opening paris

Door opening in Paris

A door pulled shut behind you, a lost key, a key snapped in the lock: the door is closed, you're outside, and usually at the worst possible moment.

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The work

The tradesperson assesses the lock type over the phone and then on site, and picks the least invasive method: picking, opening via the edge of the door, or through the cylinder. Drilling is a last resort only, and is always announced before it is carried out.

What's included

The lock is assessed before any work starts
Opened by the least destructive method available
Price quoted and agreed before anything is done to the door
Advice on replacement if the lock is damaged

When to call us

The door has closed and no spare is reachable from a relative, the caretaker or the agency.
The key turns without catching, needs abnormal force, or has snapped in the cylinder.
A vulnerable person or a pet is shut in alone: call 18 or 112 first — the fire service takes priority.

Price

€110 incl. VAT for a slammed door, €150 incl. VAT for a locked door. Exact price confirmed by phone before travel, and agreed on site before any work begins.

Opening a slammed door, no damage	€110 incl. VAT (€91.67 excl. VAT)
Opening a locked door, or with damage	€150 incl. VAT (€125 excl. VAT)

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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 long does a door opening take?

Most damage-free openings take between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the type of lock. The tradesperson gives you an estimate before starting.

Does the lock always have to be drilled?

No. Drilling is the last option considered, only if a damage-free opening proves impossible, and you are told before it is done.

What should I do while waiting for the locksmith?

Stay near the door, keep your ID to hand if you have it, and avoid tampering with the lock any further so the opening isn't made harder.

Your situation, on one page

Door shut behind youThe door has closed with the keys inside: opened without damage in the large majority of cases.Key snapped in the lockExtracting the fragment and checking the cylinder, before deciding whether it needs replacing.

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.

Avoiding locksmith scams in ParisHow the emergency locksmith scam works, the warning signs before anyone travels, what French law requires, and your options if the invoice has already exploded.What does a locksmith cost in Paris?Real Paris market prices job by job, what legitimately moves the invoice, and how to tell a normal price from an abusive one.