What to do now
Locked out of the house
Stay somewhere safe, check whether another authorised entry is available and call an emergency locksmith if you still cannot get in.
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Make the next call easier
- Check for an authorised alternativeA trusted keyholder or safe accessible entrance may avoid emergency work. Do not force a window or door.
- Describe the door and lockSay whether the key is lost, inside, snapped or turning without opening.
- Ask for the total and arrival estimateGive the postcode and confirm call-out, labour, VAT, parts and out-of-hours charges.
- Ask what will be tried before drillingNon-destructive entry is not always possible, but the method and replacement cost should be clear.