Safe Opening in Barnet — Combination, Key & Digital Safes
Lost combination, forgotten code, seized mechanism, or broken key — from £149 for non-destructive entry where the safe allows it. Tell us the make and model on the phone for a firmer price before we drive out.
- From £149 — Non-destructive entry where possible
- Non-destructive first — Drilling is a last resort, not the first tool
- Open 24 hours — Safe opening across Barnet and North London
Problems we solve every day
- Forgotten combination or PIN on a digital or mechanical safe
- Safe key lost or broken in the lock
- Battery dead on a digital safe and no override key
- Electronic keypad unresponsive or displaying an error
- Safe mechanism seized — dial turns but nothing releases
- Inherited a safe with no combination or documentation
- Lock bolt dropped and safe can't be opened in the normal way
- Need the safe relocated but it won't open for the move
What you get
- Make and model identified on the phone where possible — price confirmed before attending
- Non-destructive opening attempted first in all cases
- Assessment of whether the mechanism can be repaired or reset
- Recombination service if the safe is to stay in use after opening
- Advice on replacement if the safe is beyond economic repair
Flat prices, agreed before we start
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safe opening — non-destructive | £149 | Picking or manipulation where the safe lock type allows it |
| Safe opening — drilling required | POA | Required for high-security safes or where non-destructive entry fails — price confirmed on the phone after make/model confirmed |
| Recombination after opening | Included where possible | Digital code reset or new combination set if mechanism is intact |
Prices confirmed on the phone before any work starts. No call-out fee.
What people ask before they book
Can you open a safe without drilling it?
For most domestic and mid-security safes, yes. Non-destructive entry — picking or manipulating the lock — is always attempted first. High-security Eurograde safes, Chubb, and similar are more resistant to non-destructive opening and may require drilling. Tell us the make, model, and grade on the phone and we'll give you an honest assessment.
What information do I need before calling?
The make and model of the safe helps a lot — it's usually on a plate inside the door or on the body. If you don't know the brand, describe it: approximate size, whether it's key, digital, or dial, and whether it's wall-mounted, floor-standing, or a deposit safe. That's usually enough to give a realistic quote.
My digital safe has a dead battery — do I need a locksmith?
Not always. Most digital safes have an external battery terminal — usually a 9V battery terminal on the front panel where you can hold a battery against it to power the keypad temporarily. Try that first. If the keypad is genuinely faulty or you've forgotten the code, call us.
Will the safe still work after you've opened it?
If opened non-destructively, usually yes — the mechanism is intact and we can reset the combination or code. If drilling was necessary, the lock is likely damaged. We'll advise on repair or replacement options after opening.
“Inherited a floor safe from a previous owner with no combination. John opened it without drilling, which I didn't think was possible, and reset the combination for us. Really impressed.”
“Digital keypad failed on our office safe. John diagnosed it on the phone — turned out we just needed to try the override key in the bottom panel, which we didn't know existed. Saved us a call-out. When the keypad did eventually need replacing, he did that too.”
Locked out? Need a locksmith now?
Call now and speak to John directly — no call centre, no script. You'll know the price before he's on his way.