I’m locked inside my apartment (I’ve unocked the door but the knob still won’ turn) and the only thing I can think to do is call an emergency locksmith. But does anyone know about how much this can cost?
4 Comments for About How Much Will An Emergency Locksmith Cost?
chris m | December 10, 2009 at 8:04 am
happygol | December 10, 2009 at 8:08 am
Depending on where you live, anywhere from 80-100 dollars for an after hours service call. It sounds like your locking mech has malfunctioned. Tell the locksmith you need a new handle also. Caution: Make sure that the package is sealed with only two keys. Good luck.
Orangead | December 10, 2009 at 8:18 am
The locksmith might cost you around $35-$50. If you are renting, can you call your property mngt. company’s after hours number and tell them that the lock/knob is broken so they can come fix it free? Or let them know what happened in the morning and see if they will pay you back for the locksmith.
I’m a maintenance guy for a property mngt. company and had a tenant get locked in their place also. I had to take the lock apart and replace that night and then had it keyed like the old lock the next morning.
Good luck,
Chris
jdlaplan | December 10, 2009 at 8:21 am
Do you have AAA? Call them it’s free.
If you rent your apartment it is the responsibility of the property. There should be a number to contact them during after hours. This would be an emergency. If you cannot get them and you may have to prove that you tried, then call a locksmith. Save the receipt and make them pay for it. Good luck…