The key goes in but won't turn, the handle resists, the door won't lock anymore: a jammed lock can keep you out, keep you in, or stop you from securing your apartment when you leave. Our locksmith finds the cause and repairs the mechanism whenever possible, without selling you a new lock you don't need.
Price: from €180 incl. VAT. The exact price is given on the phone and confirmed in a written quote before any work. Day, evening and night prices
What causes a lock to jam?
Most often: a cylinder clogged with dust or the wrong lubricant, a worn or slightly bent key, a door that has dropped so the bolt rubs against the strike plate, a broken spring inside the lock case, or a loose rod on a multi-point lock. In older buildings, changes in humidity also make wooden doors swell and shift.
Our repair, step by step
If you are locked out, we open the door first. The locksmith then takes the mechanism apart, shows you the faulty part and suggests the right repair: cleaning, adjusting the strike plate, replacing a spring or, if the cylinder is worn out, fitting a new one. Common parts are carried in the van so the job can be finished the same day.
Keeping your lock smooth
Once a year, a little dry lubricant (graphite or PTFE) in the keyway is enough. Avoid cooking oil and greasy sprays, which trap dust. If your door rubs or needs lifting to close, have the hinges adjusted: it is often the hidden cause of a bolt that sticks.
Jammed lock: 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
The key spins without catching: is it serious?
It is usually a broken key bit or a broken cam in the cylinder. Don't force it: we open the door and replace only the faulty part.
Can a 3-point lock be repaired without replacing everything?
Yes, in most cases. We replace only the lock case, rod or cylinder concerned, not the whole system.
Will my insurance cover the repair?
It depends on your policy and on the cause (wear or attempted break-in). We give you a detailed invoice to send to your insurer.
Door opening
Broken key
Lock replacement
After a break-in
Smart lock
Door armoring
Armored door
Cellar door
Mailbox lock
