Answers on prices, emergency service, and reputable locksmiths in Switzerland and Germany — including tips for comparing offers and avoiding bait offers.
First check whether a spare key is with neighbors or a window is open. If not, contact a reputable locksmith and clarify the total price in advance, including travel and any possible surcharges.
Avoid emergency numbers from stickers in the building entrance or expensive 0900 numbers. Ask on the phone for a binding total price, a realistic arrival time, and an invoice with full company details.
A reputable locksmith states a binding total price in advance (including travel and surcharges), explains the service transparently, and issues a detailed invoice. Be cautious of bait offers (“from €29”) without a clear service description or pressure to sign immediately.
You provide your address and situation, and we inform suitable locksmiths in your area. Providers send their offers directly in the KEYNOBY chat for comparison.
View step-by-step guideNo. You submit just one request on KEYNOBY. We forward it to selected specialist companies so you can compare multiple offers and arrival times in the chat at the same time without entering the same details repeatedly.
Start request nowMany locksmiths offer a 24h emergency service, especially at night, on weekends, and on public holidays. The key is to agree on a binding total price in advance, including surcharges and travel.
Also ask for the estimated arrival time and confirm whether non-destructive opening is possible. Reputable providers explain surcharges transparently and issue an invoice with full company details.
A simple daytime door opening often costs around 90–150 EUR in Germany and about 140–220 CHF in Switzerland. The final price depends, among other things, on the time (night/weekend/public holiday), travel distance, the door status (closed/locked), and any materials—so always agree on a binding total price in advance.
Go to price overviewPartners are notified immediately. In most cases, you receive the first responses within minutes, depending on the time of day and demand in your area.
Don’t compare price alone—compare the full scope: a binding total price including travel and surcharges, a realistic arrival time, and a clear service description. Also look for transparent invoice details and avoid bait offers without a clear service description.
There is no fixed “maximum price.” What matters is agreeing on a binding total price in advance (including travel and surcharges) and avoiding bait offers without a clear service description.
Surcharges are common at night, on weekends, or on public holidays. Ensure surcharges are transparent and comprehensible.
Such specialized jobs are usually more complex than a simple door opening and are priced individually. The final price depends on lock/safe type, effort, time, and travel distance.
Go to price overviewOutside regular working hours, surcharges usually apply. Their amount depends on region, time, and urgency.
Go to price overviewPayment is often made on site in cash or by card. That is not automatically suspicious — what matters is a detailed invoice with the full company address.
Household contents or liability insurance often cover costs in cases of theft or burglary damage. Check your policy for service add-ons covering emergency openings.
It depends on the task: a simple door opening often takes only a few minutes. For safes, defects, or multi-point locks, it can take significantly longer.
Yes, provided you present the security card or proof of ownership. Duplication depends on the locking system. KEYNOBY partners will advise you in the chat.
Many specialized companies can program car keys with transponders. Simply state the car brand and year of manufacture in your KEYNOBY request.
KEYNOBY manually vets every partner company before activation. We check verifiable company data, availability, and transparent pricing information.
Communication takes place via the encrypted KEYNOBY chat. This ensures all price agreements are documented in writing, providing additional security compared to verbal agreements.
Should there be any questions after booking, KEYNOBY support assists you via email in the neutral clarification with the service provider.