Locked Out of the House in Jacksonville, Now What?

So, what’s happened to many people has happened to you, you’re locked out. It’s okay, it’s not as bad as you may think. First, don’t feel bad, it happens to most people at least once. Second, don’t panic, you have quite a few options. For starters, there are many locksmiths near you including My Florida Locksmith, but maybe you’re not ready to call a locksmith yet, so let’s talk about other options.

I’m Locked Out in Jacksonville. Can I Unlock the Door Myself?

You might be able to unlock the door yourself. If the doorknob is locked but the deadbolt is open, you can try to unlock the door using a butter knife or credit card, just be careful not to damage the door frame as that can be very expensive to repair. How do you do this? Press the latch in with the butterknife or credit card and push.

What If the Deadbolt is Locked? How Do I Get the Door Open?

If you have pick tools, you can try to pick the lock and as long is it’s a pin lock, not a smart key, you have a chance that you’ll be able to get it open. You can drill the cylinder if you have a drill, but I’d strongly advise against that because if you’re not used to doing it, you will most likely overdrill and melt the metal and then have a very expensive job to get the door open now that the metal is melted.

I Can’t Get the Door Unlocked, Now What?

Okay, so you tried to do it yourself, and it didn’t work. This is where locksmiths can save your day. So, now you need to call a locksmith, but you’re going to want a locksmith who can come fast. If it’s night time, check Google for a 24/7 Locksmith in Jacksonville. Now Jacksonville is pretty big, so narrow down the list by checking your neighborhood or zip code. You should only have like two options left, so choose the one with the best reviews, license and insurance, and call for a price. Go with the locksmith who’s willing to give the price on the first call. You don’t want to get sticker shock on site after waiting for someone to come.

How Much Does My Florida Locksmith Charge to Unlock a House?

Getting a locksmith to unlock a house in Jacksonville is very affordable. The price does depend on how many locks are locked and the type of lock. In most cases we can just pick the lock and that’s very affordable. If it’s a smart key and we need to drill it can be more. You can call us, describe your exact situation, how many locks are locked etc, and we’ll give you an exact quote. We’re also available 24/7 so you don’t need to worry about night time availability.