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Locksmith in Eixample

We open doors and change locks in flats, building entrances and shops across Eixample. Locked out, broken key or a lock that won't turn? Tell us what's happening and we confirm the price before starting.

Building entrances

Large street doors, door closers, electric strikes and locks used by many neighbours every day. We arrange the visit with the building's president or property manager.

New tenants

When a flat changes tenant or manager, replacing the cylinder stops old copies of the key from opening the door.

Ground-floor shops

Metal shutters, locks and shop doors that have to open and close reliably every day.

Two doors to check: your flat's and the building's

Eixample was built between the 19th and early 20th centuries on Ildefons Cerdà's grid, with chamfered-corner blocks and multi-storey buildings sharing a single street entrance. Many buildings mix homes, offices and shops, so the shared entrance is used heavily. That is why many problems involve two levels: the door of the flat and the building entrance.

Old street doors: repair before replacing

Some buildings keep their original wooden or iron street door. When it stops closing properly, the cause is usually the lock, the closer or the electric strike rather than the door itself, and we check those first. If the building is listed in the City Council's heritage catalogue, any visible change to the façade may need permission, so the owners' association should check before deciding. More on community locksmith services.

  • Lock and cylinder of the street door.
  • Hydraulic closer or door holder.
  • Electric door release and video intercom.
  • Keyed-alike or master key systems for the entrance, garage and other shared doors.

Rented and holiday flats: keeping control of the keys

Ciutat Vella and Eixample account for a large share of Barcelona's licensed holiday flats, and the district also has many long-term rentals. When tenants or guests come and go often, it is easy to lose track of copies. After a move or a change of manager, replacing the cylinder is the most direct way to invalidate old copies. A cylinder with an ownership card, where the model allows it, restricts new copies to whoever holds the card. See lock change.

What to tell us when calling from Eixample

On the grid, every junction has four chamfered corners. These details help us find the right entrance and prepare the job:

  • Street and number and, if the building is on a corner, which street the entrance is on.
  • Whether the problem is in the flat, the street door or a ground-floor shop.
  • Whether there is a concierge and their hours, or whether someone needs to come down to let us in.
  • A photo of the lock and the door edge on WhatsApp, if you can take one.

Frequently asked questions about locksmith services in Eixample

Often, yes. We check the lock, closer and electric strike first; replacing the door is only considered if its condition requires it.

Usually the building's president or property manager. We prepare a detailed proposal so they can approve it before the work is scheduled.

Yes, if you cannot account for every copy handed out. If the lock works well, replacing the cylinder is usually enough.

Yes. We inspect the mechanism to tell you whether it needs an adjustment, a specific part or a replacement.

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