Door opening
Most doors open without destroying the lock. The work is done with non-destructive techniques that act on the mechanism without damaging it, and the lock is only replaced when there is genuinely no alternative. Before anything is touched you are told what will be done and what it will cost.
What is included
- Diagnosis at the door before starting
- Non-destructive opening wherever possible
- A check that the lock still works afterwards
- A fixed quote before any work begins
How it works
- 1
You call and describe the door
Type of door, whether the key is in the other side, whether it is deadlocked. That is enough to know whether this is a motorbike or a van job.
- 2
Price before I set off
You are told the cost before I leave. If the situation on arrival is different, you are told before anything starts.
- 3
Opening
Always non-destructive first. The lock is only destroyed if there is no other option, and after telling you.
- 4
Checked, and you pay what was agreed
The door is left working. If something had to be replaced, you keep the old part.
What it costs
Prices include VAT. · Call-out included in the price of the job · Night: 22:00 to 6:00.
| Trabajo | By appointment | Weekday day | Weekday night | Saturday day | Saturday night | Holiday day | Holiday night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening a door slammed shut, standard lock | 69 € | 79 € | 119 € | 89 € | 119 € | 129 € | 129 € |
| Opening a door slammed shut, security lock | 99 € | 109 € | 149 € | 119 € | 149 € | 159 € | 159 € |
| Opening a deadlocked door, standard lock | 99 € | 109 € | 149 € | 119 € | 149 € | 159 € | 159 € |
| Opening a deadlocked door, security lock | 129 € | 139 € | 179 € | 149 € | 179 € | 189 € | 189 € |
| Opening a door with a multipoint lock | 139 € | 149 € | 189 € | 159 € | 189 € | 199 € | 199 € |
What can change the price
The price above is what gets charged. These are the only reasons it could change, and you are always told before anything starts:
- Whether the door is only slammed shut or fully deadlocked
- Type of lock: standard, security or armoured
- Whether the key is in the other side (this complicates things)
- Time and day: nights and public holidays are charged differently
- Town and distance
Where it is covered
54 towns between Barcelona and Tarragona.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be opened without breaking anything?
On most doors, yes. When the lock has been forced, has seized, or is high-security and deadlocked, it sometimes has to be destroyed. You are told before, never after.
What do I need to show you?
Something that connects you to the address. If you live there: ID with that address, a tenancy agreement, a bill in your name or your padrón certificate. If you are staying in a holiday flat: the booking confirmation showing that address, plus your passport. Without something, the door does not get opened — it is a legal requirement, not a preference.
What if the key is in the other side?
It can still be opened, but it takes longer and in some cases the cylinder has to be replaced. Mention it when you call so the price you get is realistic.
Before you call
Sometimes it sorts itself out, or at least you know what to expect.
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Need door opening?
Call and I will tell you the price and how long I will be, before I set off.