Locked Out

Uh oh. You’re locked out of your home with no keys and no-one with a spare set can be there anytime soon in Irvine

Don’t panic. The realisation of being locked out your home is a horrible feeling, but you aren’t the first and certainly won’t be the last to do so. In fact, we help people in the exact same situation every single day as part of our emergency locksmith service.

None of us think that we will be the ones who find ourselves locked out our homes, but the truth is, it really can happen to anyone. Lost keys, forgotten keys, stolen keys, broken keys, broken locks. There are any number of reasons that you could return home after a long day only to discover you are not able to access your property.

We are here to help. We are one of Scotland’s leading emergency locksmiths and help people to gain access to their homes in emergencies every single day.

In this article, we will look at exactly what you should and shouldn’t do when facing an emergency lockout and how to get back inside as quickly as you can.

How to get back inside your home when locked out of house in Irvine

Ask for help

Before you call an emergency locksmith, take a deep breath and think carefully if there is anyone who might have a spare set of keys they could use to get you back inside your home. Will your partner be home soon? Did you give your neighbour or anyone else in the local area a set of keys when you moved in? It might be that you can simply give someone a call and pop down the road for a coffee whilst you wait for them to come and give you a hand.

If you rent your property in Irvine, the landlord or letting agent will probably have a copy of the key and might be able to assist you if they live or work in the area. It might be an awkward phone call, but if it gets you back inside your home it’s one worth having.

Check for unlocked windows

We would NEVER recommend leaving a window or door unlocked in Irvine when leaving your property for any period of time, but if you simply popped into the garden and the door automatically locked behind you, that kitchen window you opened to let in some fresh air could be a god-send. You will be cursing yourself if you wait around for ages for your spare keys to arrive or your partner to arrive home only to find that your back door was unlocked the whole time.

Check all the doors and easily accessible windows on your property as soon as you get locked out but don’t take any risks trying to get back inside or break any windows to gain access. This is as dangerous as it will be expensive to repair and you are far better off calling in an emergency locksmith who will often be able to get you back inside without doing any damage whatsoever to the lock on your door. You would be surprised just how costly a new window screen can be.

Call an Emergency locksmith in Irvine

If there is no obvious and safe way to regain entry into your home call an emergency locksmith immediately.