Locked out
in Paris?
Door slammed shut with the keys inside? In most cases, a Millet locksmith opens a slammed door without damaging it and without changing the lock. Expect from €132 incl. VAT on weekday daytime, price given on the phone before we come, 24/7.
Work covered
by your insurance
The price, before we come
- Door slammed shut, weekday daytimeFrom €132 incl. VATOpened without damage in most cases
- Door locked with a keyFrom €198 incl. VATDepending on the lock and the reinforcement
- Evening, night, weekend and bank holidaysFrom €176 incl. VATAccording to our time-based price grid, given before we come
Prices incl. VAT in Paris. The exact price is given on the phone before we come and confirmed on site before we start.
How does it work?
- 01
You call the shop
A locksmith answers and gives you the price, tax included, and the time we need to reach you.
- 02
We come to you
He leaves from the nearest of our two shops. Written quote before any part is replaced.
- 03
Sorted
Door opened or secured, invoice at the announced price for your insurance.
While you wait for the locksmith
Stay near the door and get proof that you live there. The locksmith has to make sure you are at home before opening.
- Check that no window or other access is open
- Keep ID, a utility bill or a rental or booking confirmation at hand
- Send us a photo of the door and the lock on WhatsApp if you can
Slammed shut or locked with a key?
A door that is only slammed shut (latch closed, not locked) usually opens without damage. If it was locked with a key, the opening takes more work and starts from €198 incl. VAT on weekday daytime.
What our customers say
I was locked outside the door and my Airbnb host was not replying. I called Millet and they immediately replied, asking a video and explaining what to do before setting up an intervention. They explained me possible causes and gave the full transparency on prices. At the end, just giving me directions, i was able to open the door They have been amazing and saved my day!! Highly professional and recommendedSee the review on Google
Great service! arrived quickly, and the issue with the door lock was resolved quickly and successfully.See the review on Google
I needed urgent help on a Saturday with a lockout and I received fast service and expertise, I can recommend!:)See the review on Google
Antoine recently helped me with a lockout. He was very responsive, came to my apartment within minutes and opened the door quickly. He was also very kind and explained some of the locksmith scams in Paris, so now I know for next time. Thank you Antoine!See the review on Google
Your questions
Will the locksmith damage my door?
No, in most cases. A door that is simply slammed shut, not locked with a key, opens without damage. If the lock has to be drilled or replaced, the locksmith explains why and gives you the price before starting.
What should I do while I wait for the locksmith?
Stay near the door, check that no window or other access is open, and get ID or proof of address ready: the locksmith has to make sure you are at home.
I am staying in an Airbnb and I am locked out: what should I do?
Try the host first, then call us. We give you the price before we come and usually open a slammed door without damage. Keep ID or a booking confirmation at hand: we need proof that you are staying there.
Do you speak English?
Our team can take your call and explain the price and the intervention in simple English. Customers regularly mention it in their Google reviews. You can also send a photo of your door on WhatsApp.
How much does a locksmith cost in Paris?
For a door slammed shut, expect from €132 incl. VAT on weekday daytime; for a door locked with a key, from €198 incl. VAT; for a cylinder replacement, €120 to €250, part included. Night, weekend and bank holiday prices are given on the phone, before we come.
Will my insurance pay?
After a burglary, home insurance usually covers the lock repair with the police report and our detailed invoice. For a door slammed shut, it depends on your contract or your credit card assistance.
Our other pages in English
Door locked, keys lost
Keys lost, stolen or left inside a locked door? We open it and change the cylinder if needed. From €198 incl. VAT on weekday daytime, price given first.
ReadPrices
Locksmith prices in Paris: door slammed shut from €132 incl. VAT, door locked from €198, cylinder €120 to €250. Price given before we come, free quote.
ReadContact
Call +33 6 87 18 75 28 (24/7), message us on WhatsApp or by email. Shops at 40 rue de Turenne (Paris 3rd) and 9 rue des Quatre-Vents (Paris 6th).
ReadAnywhere in Paris (pages in French): our full price grid in English.
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