I Locked My Keys in My House, What Should I Do?

D BURGESS • October 2, 2025

If you have a deadlocking latch on your door, it’s easy to leave your keys locked in your house by accident.

Getting locked out of the house is stressful and inconvenient, especially if you need to get back inside quickly. But with DB Locksmiths, help is always close by at any time of day or night.

We provide a 24-hour emergency locksmith service in Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas. So call us on 07772 962 247 for urgent help when you’re locked out.

Stay calm and assess the situation

Before you call a local locksmith for a door unlocking service, see if there’s another way to regain access to your home. You could:

Double check that your house keys aren’t inside your bag, car or another pocket
See if you can safely get back into your house through another door or window
Contact a friend, family member, neighbour or landlord who has a spare key

If you can’t get back in, don’t worry. Give us a call for an affordable locksmith service that will open up your door in no time.

What not to do when your keys are locked in your house

When you’ve locked your keys inside, only try non-destructive property entry – or you could make things worse. Be sure that you:

Don’t try to force the door, as it can damage the lock or frame and lead to expensive repairs
Don’t climb through an upper-floor window as you could fall and seriously injure yourself
Don’t try lockpicking tricks from the internet, as tampering could void your home insurance

When to call a local 24-hour emergency locksmith in Bristol

Reach out to the trusted and experienced emergency door-opening team at DB Locksmiths right away if:

You’ve locked your keys inside and there’s no safe way to enter your property
It’s late at night, the weather is bad or there are children or pets locked inside
You’re locked out of the house while you have the cooker or candles on the go
You need access to medications or other supplies that are locked inside your home

Our locksmiths ask for ID or proof of address before we get to work.

But if you don’t have either of these on you, that’s okay.

We can advise you on other ways to prove you live at the property when you call.

Why choose DB Locksmiths

Residents throughout Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas rely on DB Locksmiths for trusted 24-hour emergency locksmith services.

We provide a fast, friendly and affordable service that helps you safely get back into your home at any time of the day or night.

Our team has over 15 years’ experience with plenty of 5-star reviews on Yell. So if you’re locked out of your house, you can call DB Locksmiths with confidence.