How Do Locksmiths Unlock Locked Doors?

The first measure we take when trying to unlock a locked door in Barnsley is to try and pick the lock. The locksmiths from Barnsley Lock and Key are skilled in all methods of non-destructive entry and will look to cause no damage to doors while gaining entry, if possible. We can achieve successful door entry by relying on specialist knowledge, experience and tools. We know the different approaches that will work for different locks and situations to open your locked door.

It can be frustrating and leave you feeling helpless when you are locked out of your property in Barnsley, whether it’s your home or business premises.

If you find yourself locked out, contact our team in Barnsley straight away, regardless of what time of the day it is and we will be able to come out, assess the problem and offer the best solution.

The most common reasons why our services are required due to a lockout are:

• Lockout where the key is on the other side of the door, somewhere inside your property
• Locked out when you have lost the key and don’t have any spares
• Locked out because the key has either broken or snapped while it is inside the lock.
• Locked out because the key is jammed inside the lock, stopping the door from being opened or closed.

As there are several types of locks on the market these days, you may be wondering if we will be able to unlock your door at your home in Barnsley. The most common locks we come across regularly and that we have experience opening successfully include:

• Traditional mortices normally used to secure wooden doors
• Euro cylinder locks (also referred to as anti-snap, high-security locks)
• Night latch-style locks (also known as the more familiar name “Yale locks”)

As mentioned further up the page, we have several different entry methods that are classed as “non-destructive”, and we will use these at first to try and open your locked door rather than damaging the lock.

If a door in your property stops closing properly or always catches or you have any trouble turning the key, contact us right away. One of our team of highly skilled and trained locksmiths will attend your property as soon as possible and deal with the problem.

Avoid putting it off as the problem will just get worse and the repairs and replacements will cost you more overall if your door malfunctions. If you find yourself locked out, our locksmiths can enable you to gain access to your property without causing damage to your lock unless it is broken.

Our company has built a sterling reputation for transparency and honesty in our approach to locksmith services. When one of our team arrives at your property, they will always explain exactly what they are going to do and why and will only go ahead with work if you are satisfied that is the best course of action.