A gust of wind, a moment of distraction, and you are standing on the landing with your keys on the other side of the door. Don't worry: a door that has simply slammed shut (not double-locked) can almost always be opened without any damage. Our locksmiths cover the whole of Paris, day and night, with non-destructive opening tools.
Price: from €110 incl. VAT. The exact price is given on the phone and confirmed in a written quote before any work. Day, evening and night prices
Slammed shut or locked: why it matters
When a door is slammed shut, only the latch (the angled bolt that retracts when you turn the handle) is holding it. A flexible shim slid between the door and the frame is usually enough to open it. When the door is locked with a key, the deadbolts are engaged: opening it without damage is still possible in many cases, but it takes longer and sometimes requires drilling the cylinder, which is always explained and priced first.
Techniques that protect your door
Shims, picks and cylinder bypass tools: our locksmith chooses the least invasive method for your type of door. Armored doors in Parisian buildings often have specific protections, and we carry the right tools. Drilling is only a last resort, with your consent, and the cylinder is then replaced on the spot.
While you wait
Think of the building caretaker (gardien), a trusted neighbor or your letting agency: someone may have a spare key. Avoid the credit-card trick and screwdrivers: they damage the seal, the strike plate or the edge of the door, and make the job longer. If a child is inside or something is cooking on the stove, tell us on the phone and we will treat your call as a priority.
Door opening: choose your arrondissement
1stParis 1stLouvre
2ndParis 2ndBourse
3rdParis 3rdTemple
4thParis 4thHôtel-de-Ville
5thParis 5thPanthéon
6thParis 6thLuxembourg
7thParis 7thPalais-Bourbon
8thParis 8thÉlysée
9thParis 9thOpéra
10thParis 10thEntrepôt
11thParis 11thPopincourt
12thParis 12thReuilly
13thParis 13thGobelins
14thParis 14thObservatoire
15thParis 15thVaugirard
16thParis 16thPassy
17thParis 17thBatignolles-Monceau
18thParis 18thButte-Montmartre
19thParis 19thButtes-Chaumont
20thParis 20thMénilmontantA clear, all-inclusive price
The price you are given on the phone includes VAT and labor. It is confirmed in a written quote before any work: if the situation on site turns out to be different from what you described, the locksmith explains why and offers a new quote, which you are free to refuse.
What the price includes
- Travel within Paris, free if work is carried out
- The locksmith's labor
- On-site diagnosis and explanations
- A written quote, free and with no obligation
- A detailed invoice for your insurer
- VAT: our prices are always shown including VAT
Our commitments, in writing
- The price is given before we travel
- A written, signed quote before any work
- No unnecessary damage, no unnecessary replacement
- Quality equipment suited to your door
- Clear payment and a detailed invoice
- An identifiable company
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to open a slammed door in Paris?
€110 incl. VAT on weekdays (8am–6pm), €160 in the evening (6pm–10pm, and 8am–10pm on weekends and public holidays) and €220 at night (10pm–8am). For a door locked with a key, prices start at €180 during the day. The price is given on the phone, then confirmed in a written quote before we start.
Will my lock be damaged?
In the vast majority of cases, no: a slammed door opens without leaving a mark. If drilling became necessary, the locksmith would explain why and give you the price beforehand, and you would remain free to say no.
How long does it take?
Often less than ten minutes for a slammed door. An armored door or a door locked with a key can take longer.
Jammed lock
Broken key
Lock replacement
After a break-in
Smart lock
Door armoring
Armored door
Cellar door
Mailbox lock
