Lost Door Key

Gavin_2

i left my house the other day and locked the fron door as normal. upon my return, i discovered i had lost the door key. luckily i had a back door key which got me into the house. i now cannot use the front door. i want to ask if there is any way of getting the lock open and changed without taking the door off the hinges as i first thought.

any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks

NastyMatt

What sort of lock is it?

Gavin_2

its a 3 or 5 lever lock. i thik is#its a chubb. not too sure as not there right now

Gavin_2

sorry...think its a chubb. 3 or 5 lever lock

Lemoncurd

Does your home insurance cover lost keys? if so try contacting them and they might get it all done for you.

Gavin_2

not thought of that. cheers l c

NastyMatt

is it one of those locks that will lock if you shut the door? i.e. no need lock it when shut? (dead lock) it has a curved face on it?

if so, you can use a thin piece of strong plastic to slide into the curved part to push it open. once oen then simply take out the screws.

I know this as I have locked myself out several times.. for the emergency guy to turn up and pop my door open in no more than 10 seconds. it then takes him ..oooo?!?! 1 minute to write me out the £93 bill!!

black-saturn

A locksmith should be able to get in it other than that dont they sell locks in DIY shops?

economiser

I suppose the lesson for us all here is to have more than one key!

mark-elaine

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if its a chubb it will be a 5 lever mortice lock which is a deadbolt and no amount a carding will open it trust me. Its also doubtfull you will be able to take the hinges off the door.

Avoriaz

NastyMatt wrote:

… the emergency guy to turn up and pop my door open in no more than 10 seconds. it then takes him ..oooo?!?! 1 minute to write me out the £93 bill!!

You are paying for his travelling time and all the training he has done too.:D