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Locksmith in Paris · all 20 arrondissements
Locksmith in Paris,
Locksmith in Paris,
24/7
Locked out, jammed lock, broken key, break-in: a qualified, English-speaking locksmith comes to you in about 30 minutes on average. The price is given on the phone and the quote is signed before any work.
5.0101 Google reviews
- Door opening from €110
- No hidden fees
- Invoice for your insurer
Available nowArrival ≈ 30 min
Signed quotebefore every job
Emergency 24/7
Direct line+33 6 67 96 96 20
An emergency? A locksmith at your door in about 30 minutes
Night, weekend, public holiday: a locksmith answers and sets off right away. The price is given on the phone, before anyone travels.
Door slammed shut, keys insideDon't use a credit card or screwdriver: you would damage the strike plate.
daytime€110evening€160night€220
Door locked, keys lostAsk the caretaker or a neighbor whether they keep a spare.
daytimefrom €180eveningfrom €250nightfrom €280
Jammed lock, key won't turnDon't force it: you could snap the key inside the cylinder.
daytime€180evening€250night€280
Key broken in the lockDon't push the piece in further and never use glue.
pricefree quote
Burglary, door forced openCall the police (17) and don't touch anything before they come.
pricefree quote
Keys stolen: change the cylinderIf your ID was stolen too, have the cylinder changed today.
daytimefrom €160eveningfrom €210nightfrom €230
Smart lock not respondingLook for your mechanical backup key before calling.
pricefree quote
Cellar broken intoTell the building manager: other cellars may have been hit too.
pricefree quote
Prices shown for the current time in Paris. Weekends and public holidays: evening rate from 8am to 10pm, night rate from 10pm to 8am. Full price list · What to do in an emergency
Invoices recognized by French home insurersReimbursement depends on your policy · learn more
- GMF
- MMA
- Crédit Agricole Assurances
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- Société Générale Assurances
- LCL
- Crédit Mutuel
- CIC
- La Banque Postale
- Banque Populaire
- Allianz Direct
- Leocare
- Mutuelle de Poitiers Assurances
Secure Locksmith Paris is an independent company with no partnership with these insurers; names and logos belong to their respective owners.
Our services
Every locksmith service, everywhere in Paris
Apartment, townhouse, shop, cellar or storage room: we work on every type of door and lock, from old Parisian landing doors to multi-point armored doors.
Why trust us
Read our trust charter
An identified Paris locksmith who commits in writing
Emergency locksmiths have a bad reputation, often for good reason. At Secure Locksmith Paris, we have chosen the opposite approach: an identified company, published prices and commitments you can check.
When you are stuck outside your door, often late at night, you have neither the time nor the energy to compare offers. That is exactly when nasty surprises happen, especially if you don't speak French. Our answer is simple: you know the price before the locksmith sets off, you sign a quote before he starts, and you receive a detailed invoice at the end. No "extra charges" discovered on site, no lock replaced for no reason.
We work only in Paris. That focus lets us arrive quickly and know Parisian doors well: landing doors in Haussmann buildings, multi-point armored doors, old locks and modern badge-access residences.
Price given before we travel
You describe the situation and we give you the price including VAT. It doesn't change on the way.
Signed quote before any work
As required by French regulations: nothing starts without your written agreement.
Damage-free opening first
Shims, picking, cylinder bypass: we preserve your lock whenever possible.
Leading brands
Cylinders and locks from recognized manufacturers, A2P-certified models on request.
Transparent payment
Card, cash or bank transfer, with a detailed invoice every time.
A locksmith on the line
No call center: a professional answers, day and night, in English or French.
Secure Locksmith ParisCompany details
- CompanySecure Lock Serrurerie
- Registered office5 rue Camille du Gast, 92390 Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France
- Phone+33 6 67 96 96 20
- Emailsecurelockserrurerie@gmail.com
- PaymentCard, cash, bank transfer
Locksmith scams
What you will never see from us
Emergency locksmith services are among the sectors generating the most complaints to the French consumer protection authority (DGCCRF). Here, point by point, are the most common abusive practices and how we work instead.
Abusive practices to avoidAt Secure Locksmith Paris
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A "from €19" price on the phone, then an invoice for several hundred euros.
A real price given on the phone from your description, and our rates published on this website.
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The work starts before you have signed anything.
A written, signed quote before any work. Without your signature, nothing starts.
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The lock is drilled or replaced even though the door was simply slammed shut.
Non-destructive opening first. Drilling is only offered as a last resort, explained and priced.
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Cash-only payment, with no invoice or an unreadable one.
Card, cash or bank transfer, your choice, with a detailed invoice every time.
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A number found on a sticker imitating the town hall or the building manager.
An identified company: name, address, Google Business Profile and verifiable public reviews.
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A call center that sells your call to the highest-bidding locksmith.
A locksmith who answers the phone himself and comes in person, day or night.
Unsure about a locksmith? Read our guide How to spot an honest locksmith.
Prices
Clear prices, published before any work
Our prices depend on the time of the call-out. They are shown here, given on the phone and confirmed in writing: you know what you will pay before the locksmith sets off.
24/7 emergency call-outs
Incl. VATPrices depend on the time of day
- Slammed door opening€110€160€220
- Locked door openingfrom€180from€250from€280
- Jammed lock, key won't turn€180€250€280
- Cylinder replacementfrom€160from€210from€230
Weekends and public holidays: on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the minimum rate applied is the Evening (6pm–10pm) rate; if the call-out takes place during the Night slot (10pm–8am), the Night rate applies.
By appointment
Works & installation
- Lock replacementfrom€250
- Door armoringfrom€2,300
- Complete armored door setfrom€3,350
- Cellar door setfrom€1,550
- Mailbox lock (standard model)€110
Daytime starting prices. Free detailed quote after a visit.
Prices include VAT and labor. The exact price depends on your door and lock: it is given on the phone, then confirmed by a written, signed quote before any work, as required by French regulations (decree of 24 January 2017).
How it works
What happens when you call us
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You call
You describe the door and the situation, or send a photo on WhatsApp.
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Price given
You get the price including VAT straight away, before the locksmith sets off.
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Signed quote
On site, the price is confirmed in writing. Nothing starts without your signature.
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Work & invoice
Careful work and a detailed invoice to send to your insurer.
Call a locksmithor send a photo on WhatsApp
Customer reviews
What our customers say
Google reviews
5.0/5
Average rating from 101 reviews posted by our customers
Read our Google reviews Leave a reviewPublic, verifiable reviews
We don't publish anonymous testimonials on our website: our reviews are posted by customers directly on our Google Business Profile. They are public and dated, and we can neither edit nor delete them.
- Posted directly by our customers on Google
- Available to read before you even call us
- Price, speed, tidiness: judge for yourself before calling
Brands
We work on all the major brands
Locks, cylinders, armored doors and smart locks: our locksmiths know the main manufacturers and carry common parts in their van.
Locks: Point Fort Fichet, Picard, Vachette, Bricard, Héraclès, Pollux, JPM, Thirard, Metalux, Laperche, Stremler, Mul-T-Lock, Abus, DOM, EVVA, dormakaba, Keso, Iseo, Cisa, Mottura, Tesa, Yale · Armored doors: Tordjman Métal, Bel'M, K•Line, Zilten, Lapeyre, Tryba, Dierre, Gardesa, Hörmann · Smart locks: Somfy, Netatmo, Nuki, Ultion, Danalock, Bold, Igloohome.
Service area
A locksmith in every Paris arrondissement
We work exclusively within Paris. Choose your arrondissement to see the neighborhoods we cover and our services near you.
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 20thMénilmontantHow much does it cost to open a door in Paris?
A slammed door is opened for €110 incl. VAT on weekdays (8am–6pm), €160 in the evening and on weekends and €220 at night. The price is given on the phone, then confirmed in a written quote before any work.
Do you cover the whole of Paris?
Yes, all 20 arrondissements, from the 1st to the 20th, 24/7, public holidays included. Our locksmiths are spread across the city so they can get to you quickly.
How quickly can you get here?
About 30 minutes on average within Paris. The exact time depends on traffic and is given on the phone before the locksmith sets off.
Is the quote free?
Yes, free and with no obligation. Nothing is done without your signature, and you remain free to say no.
Do you speak English?
Yes. You can call us or message us on WhatsApp in English, and the quote and invoice are explained to you clearly.
Can my insurance reimburse me?
Often, yes: break-in, theft or loss of keys, depending on your policy. Our detailed invoice is accepted by French home insurers.
How can I pay?
By card, cash or bank transfer. You always receive an invoice.
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Need a locksmith in Paris?
Call us: a locksmith answers directly and gives you the price before travelling.
Direct line, no call center+33 6 67 96 96 20- Price given before we travel
- Written quote signed before any work
- Detailed invoice for your insurer
- Card, cash or bank transfer