Locksmith in Tallinn
and Harju County

Locksmith in Tallinn — professional help with locks

Lukuabi is Estonian for “lock help”: opening a door when you don’t have your keys, fixing a lock that sticks, changing a cylinder or fitting a new lock. Lukuabi24h provides this help across Tallinn and in Harju County. Our locksmith usually arrives anywhere in Tallinn within 20–30 minutes of your call, brings professional tools and solves the problem on site.

Anyone can end up in a situation where the door of an apartment, office or car suddenly closes, the keys get lost or the lock stops working. Such moments come unexpectedly and are stressful, especially when time is short. In Tallinn, where life moves fast, it helps to know whom to call for quick and reliable professional help.

When you need a locksmith: the most common situations

Most often people call us when the door has closed with the keys inside or when the keys were lost on the way home. Just as common: a key has broken or got stuck in the cylinder, the lock won’t move at all, or the key turns but the door still won’t open. Sometimes the key is left inside the car, a safe code is forgotten, or a lock no longer works properly after an attempted break-in.

We have a separate service for each situation: door locks unlocking, car unlocking, unlocking safes, door locks replacement, door locks repair, door locks installation and key cutting. If you are not sure what you need, just describe the problem on the phone and the dispatcher will help.

If your keys are already lost, it is worth knowing what to do in the first minutes — see “Lost your apartment keys? Here’s what to do”. And if a key is stuck in the lock, don’t pull it out by force: read what to do if your key is stuck in the lock.

Why you shouldn’t open a lock yourself

Forcing a door open with whatever is at hand often ends up costing more than calling a locksmith. A screwdriver, a piece of wire or brute force can easily damage the cylinder, the bolts and the door itself, and a key broken off in the lock turns a simple job into a complicated repair. Timely professional help not only solves the problem faster but also prevents further damage to doors, locks and mechanisms. Read more in “Why you shouldn’t try to unlock a door yourself”.

How a Lukuabi24h locksmith works

The main principle of our work is precision and keeping locks and doors intact. Our locksmiths work with certified tools and up-to-date opening techniques so that damage is kept to a minimum. Every situation is different, so the locksmith first finds out what caused the problem and only then suggests a solution that is safe for both the lock and the door.

If the old lock can no longer be repaired, the locksmith can fit a new one on the spot. This saves you time and spares you a second visit and unnecessary hassle. It matters most when your keys may have fallen into the wrong hands: in that case it makes sense to change the cylinder right away (see door lock replacement).

Lukuabi24h doesn’t only help in emergencies. Many Tallinn residents contact us when they need access to a property after a lock failure, when keys have broken, or when it is time to replace an old lock with a newer, more reliable one. Either way, the work is done carefully and the lock is left in working order or replaced with a new one.

Which locks we work with

We handle every type of door lock — mechanical and electronic, mortise and surface-mounted. However complex the mechanism or unusual the door, the locksmith does the job quickly and carefully. We know ABLOY, CISA, MOTTURA, KALE, EVVA, Mul-T-Lock and many other brands well. You can also buy door locks from us and have them installed right away. If you are choosing a new lock, our comparison of electronic and mechanical door locks may help.

How much locksmith help costs

We never push unnecessary services: the locksmith assesses the situation objectively and explains in advance what needs to be done and what it will cost. Lock opening starts from €10 and the call-out fee from €15; the full price list and surcharges are on our locksmith prices page.

A locksmith in every district of Tallinn and Harju County

Our specialists have worked in the Estonian capital for over ten years and know the city well, which lets us respond to calls as quickly as possible. Whether you are in Kesklinn, Lasnamäe, Mustamäe, Pirita or Haabersti, you can count on a quick arrival: we aim to be there within 20–30 minutes of your call. We also travel to Harju County, where it takes a little longer depending on how far you are.

How to choose a reliable locksmith

The locks to your home are not something to trust to a random person. When choosing a locksmith, look at experience, professional tools and clear terms: you can ask the dispatcher about the price before the call-out. A reliable locksmith may also ask you to confirm that you are entitled to enter: a passport or ID card and a proof-of-ownership document or rental agreement, or the registration certificate for a car. This is a normal procedure that protects both you and your property. Customer reviews are another guide: Lukuabi24h is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google.

Frequently asked questions

We are proud of our reputation and our customers’ trust: over the years our specialists have helped hundreds of Tallinn residents and visitors solve lock problems quickly. When you contact Lukuabi24h, you get qualified help and the confidence that the job will be done safely, carefully and professionally. Need a locksmith? Call +372 5677 7117 or send a request through the website.