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Locksmith in Paris: your questions and our prices

These are the questions visitors and expats ask us most. Every price below is a starting price, in euros including tax, for a weekday during the day, and it is confirmed on site before we start.

How much does a locksmith cost in Paris?

Opening a door, slammed or locked, simple or armoured, starts from €90. That figure covers the call-out and the opening. Anything beyond it, such as a new lock, is quoted separately.

Why do some adverts show a much lower price?

Because the low figure is bait. The bill appears once the door is open, with extras added. If a price looks too good to be true on the phone, ask what is included and ask for the total.

Is there an extra charge at night or on Sundays?

Yes. Evenings, nights, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays carry a 50% surcharge on labour only. Parts are not affected. It is told to you before we set off.

Do you work 24 hours a day?

Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Sundays.

Can I speak English with you?

Write to our assistant with the Question button at the bottom of the screen and it will answer in English. The online quote form is only in French.

Do you have to break my lock to open the door?

Not usually. A door that has slammed shut can normally be opened without damage. A broken key or a damaged lock is a different case, and we tell you before we touch anything.

What documents do you ask for?

Something showing you have the right to be at the address: a lease, a booking confirmation, a bill, or a message from the host. Plus an ID.

I am a tourist in an Airbnb. Can you open the door?

Yes, with a booking confirmation and, ideally, the host's agreement. Try to reach the host first, because they may have a spare key.

How much to replace a cylinder?

A standard cylinder, supplied and fitted, starts from €130. A certified A2P cylinder starts from €180.

What does A2P mean?

It is a French certification for locks, from one to three stars. The more stars, the longer the lock resists attack. Many French insurers ask for it.

How much for a 3-point lock?

A 3-point lock, supplied and fitted, starts from €450. We look at your door first and offer two models.

Can you change the lock on a rented flat?

Often yes, but check the lease and tell the landlord. Keep the old cylinder, if you can, and keep our invoice.

How much for a mailbox lock?

A letterbox lock starts from €120.

What are anti-jemmy angles?

Steel pieces fixed to the edge of the door so a crowbar cannot get a grip. Fitted on a door with a weak frame, they stop the most common kind of break-in. They start from €180.

How much for an armoured door?

Reinforcing a door starts from €400. A full armoured door depends on the opening, the wall and the lock, so we need to see it first.

Can you repair a roller shutter?

Yes, for shops and garages. Freeing or repairing a metal shutter starts from €180.

What do you charge after a break-in?

The temporary closing of a forced door is priced on site, once we see the damage. We do not give a figure over the phone because a broken cylinder and a twisted frame are very different jobs.

Should I wait for the police first?

Yes. After a burglary, do not touch the lock until the police have seen it. Then call us.

Will my insurance pay?

That depends on your policy. Keep our invoice, your photos and the police report. Tourists should check their travel insurance.

Do you cover the suburbs?

Yes: all of Paris plus Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d'Oise.

How can I tell a reliable locksmith from a scammer?

A reliable one gives you the total price before coming, shows ID, gives a written invoice, and does not insist on drilling a standard lock. See our page on lockouts for what to expect.

Can I pay by card?

Ask when you call. We will tell you the payment options before the technician leaves.

Can you open a car?

Our work is on doors and locks of homes and shops. For a car, please ask a motoring service.

What if I change my mind after the price is given?

You are free to refuse. Nothing is owed for work we did not do.

Where do I find more details?

Read emergency calls, changing a lock, armoured doors and after a break-in. Or return to the English home page. The quote form is in French, with a prompt estimate once you give your details.