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lost Key to back door which is locked. Basic wooden door. Can it be opened and new lock put on without causing damage.

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

moving house and need to sort this asap for new purchasers.

Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?

8 Answers

Anonymous user

Yes a lock smith can get your door open with out damaging it. My carpenter can open a locked door, but couldnt say how on a public forum.
Answered10 March 2011
6

Finebuild Builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Barry
you best call out a locksmith he may be able to throw the lock other wise the only other option is to force entry if it is a wooden door ,if it is a double glazed door with exposed hinges you may be able to take the pins or hinges off the door or frame and lift the door out
Answered9 March 2011
4

DFP Building Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Kingston Upon Thames
Yes the door can be opened without causing damage and the lock replaced. You will need to call a locksmith to open it, who will pick the lock.
Answered9 March 2011
1

Anonymous user

Yes, a good local lock smith will be able to get in. Your local police station will give you a name of a reputable company who will tell you exactly what needs to be done. Otherwise, negotiate with the purchasers as you might find they plan to change the door / locks anyway so you'd just be throwing money away!
Answered9 March 2011
1

PDQ Property Repairs & Services

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Birmingham
Hi, Yes it can be opened totally without damage , all locks can be either picked or as last resort drilled , but without damage to door or frame, where are you ? Hope this helps
Answered24 March 2011
1

Anonymous user

The lock can be opened with Non destructive entry, drilling will only cause damage and is only used when all other non destructive methods are not successful. Please use a registered locksmith.
Answered21 December 2017
1

Anonymous user

Hi,very easy to open..you can contact me via this site.
Answered12 March 2011
0

Anonymous user

You can buy a 'bump key' from Ebay for a few pounds, this will open any Yale lock.
Answered29 May 2014
0