Locksmith Stuttgart: 24/7 Help

Locked out in Stuttgart? What to do now

Being locked out is stressful, especially in a country where you may not know the rules or the language well. Stay calm and follow these steps:

1. Check for dangerIf a child, an elderly person or someone ill is alone behind the door, or if something is burning on the stove, call 112 first. The fire brigade opens doors in real emergencies.
2. Call usCall 0711 2625255. Tell us your address, the type of door and whether it was only pulled shut or locked with the key.
3. Agree on the priceWe tell you a fixed price on the phone. Only after you agree does our locksmith drive to you.
4. Show you live thereAfter opening, we ask for proof that you live there, for example your ID and a letter with your address. This protects you from strangers.

A door that was only pulled shut can usually be opened without any damage. If the door was locked with the key, the cylinder often has to be drilled and replaced. The door and the lock itself stay intact, and you get a new cylinder with new keys straight away.

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What our locksmith in Stuttgart does

As a locksmith Stuttgart households and businesses have trusted for decades, we are a full-service company, not just an emergency door opener. Our pages are in German, but the links below show you what each service covers:

• Door opening, day and night: Türöffnung
• Lock and cylinder change after moving in, losing a key or a break-up: Schlosswechsel
• Door repairs: locks, door closers, hinges, strike plates, electric door openers: Tür reparieren
• Copies of security keys with a security card: Schlüssel nachmachen
• Master key systems for homes and businesses: Schließanlagen
• Burglary protection, alarm systems and cameras from ABUS
• Safe opening when the code or key is lost: Tresoröffnung

We work for private households, landlords, property managers, offices, shops and public institutions. Businesses can pay by invoice.

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Locksmith Stuttgart prices: fixed price, no surprises

Unfortunately, the locksmith trade has a bad reputation in some places because of dishonest call centres and surprise bills. We work differently, and have done so since 1989:

• You hear a fixed price on the phone before anyone drives to you.
• That price stays. No extra charges for travel, working time or anything else are added afterwards.
• A simple door opening during the day starts at €69, with no call-out fee within Stuttgart. Nights, weekends and holidays cost more, and you hear that price before we come.
• If a price cannot be given reliably on the phone, for example for a broken multi-point lock, we look at the door for free and give you a quote.
• You always receive a proper invoice with our company name, address, the work done and VAT shown separately.

You can pay in cash or by German debit card (girocard). We do not accept credit cards. Companies, property managers and public authorities can pay by invoice.

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Areas we cover as your locksmith near me

If you search for a locksmith near me or a Schlüsseldienst near me in Stuttgart, you want someone who is close and can be there quickly. Our three branches cover the whole city:

Within Stuttgart our locksmith usually arrives within 15 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. As a locksmith Stuttgart wide, we are close to every district. We also cover nearby towns such as Böblingen, Sindelfingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg, Fellbach and Leonberg. In these towns the travel cost is included in the fixed price. Many international residents live in Vaihingen and Möhringen near Patch Barracks and Kelley Barracks. We serve all private homes in these districts. Please note that we cannot access military installations themselves.

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Why a local locksmith Stuttgart residents can visit

When you search online in an emergency, the first results are not always local businesses. Some are call centres that pass your job on to whoever is free, often at a high price. A real local locksmith Stuttgart residents can find at a fixed address works differently:

• Our own staff come to you, not subcontractors.
• Our branches are in Stuttgart-West, Möhringen and Hallschlag, so the way to you is short.
• You can check our company details in the Impressum at any time.
• We have been here since 1989 and rely on our good name in the city.
• Our Google rating is 5.0 stars from more than 170 reviews.

Choosing a locksmith Stuttgart neighbours recommend is the easiest way to avoid bad surprises. If you are new to the city, ask colleagues or neighbours who they call, and save the number before you need it.

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Lost your keys? What to do

Losing your keys is not only annoying, it can also be a security risk. If your keys were lost together with something showing your address, such as a wallet or ID card, strangers might be able to find your door. Here is what we recommend:

1. Think firstCheck where you last had them. Ask shops, your workplace or the lost property office (Fundbüro) of the city or the public transport company.
2. Get inIf you are locked out, call our locksmith Stuttgart emergency line. We open the door and replace the cylinder if needed.
3. Change the cylinderIf the keys were lost with your address, change the cylinder as soon as possible, ideally the same day.
4. Inform your landlordIf your key belongs to a master key system, tell your landlord or property management. They decide what needs to be replaced.

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After a burglary or break-in attempt

If you come home and find your door damaged, do not touch anything and call the police on 110 first. They need to see the traces. After the police have finished, your door often cannot be locked any more. That is when we come in: our locksmith Stuttgart team secures the door the same night, even late, so you can sleep safely. Afterwards we repair the frame and the lock or replace the cylinder. You receive an invoice that you can submit to your household insurance (Hausratversicherung).

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Moving into a new home

When you move into a house or apartment, you rarely know how many keys are still around: previous tenants, cleaners, tradespeople or former owners may still have copies. Changing the cylinder is quick and gives you peace of mind. For rented apartments, keep the old cylinder and put it back when you move out. If your door is part of a master key system, talk to your property management first. As your locksmith Stuttgart partner, we tell you the fixed price for the new cylinder on the phone.

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Renting in Germany: what you should know about keys

If you rent an apartment in Stuttgart, a few things work differently than in many other countries. Knowing them can save you a lot of money:

• Many buildings have a master key system (Schließanlage). One key opens your apartment, the main door, the basement and the mailbox. Copies are only made with a security card (Sicherungskarte), which is usually held by the landlord or the property management (Hausverwaltung).
• Losing a key from such a system can be expensive, because several cylinders may have to be replaced. Check whether your personal liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung) covers lost keys.
• You are usually allowed to change the cylinder of your own apartment door if it is not part of a master key system. Keep the old cylinder and put it back when you move out.
• For drilling holes, for example for extra locks, you normally need the landlord's permission.
• When you move out, you must return all keys you received. Make a note of how many there were when you moved in.

If you are unsure, ask your property management first. We are happy to help them order the right keys or cylinders.

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How to spot a rogue locksmith

Sadly, some providers take advantage of people in a hurry, and foreigners are an easy target. Watch out for these warning signs:

• No fixed price on the phone, only vague answers like „it depends“
• A national call centre number instead of a local business with an address
• The locksmith wants to drill immediately, even though the door was only pulled shut
• Cash is demanded before the work, or only cash, with no proper invoice
• Large extra charges for travel, materials or time appear on the bill
• Pressure to sign a document you do not understand

Our tip: Save the number of a local locksmith Stuttgart residents can verify in your phone today, before you need it. Our number is 0711 2625255. Our full address is on every invoice and on this page.

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Better security for your home

German homes often have good doors but outdated cylinders. A few simple upgrades make a big difference:

• A security cylinder with protection against drilling and pulling, and a security card for copies
• A security escutcheon (Schutzbeschlag) that protects the cylinder from the outside
• An extra lock or a cross bar for older apartment doors
• Lockable window handles and extra locks for ground floor windows and patio doors
• A cylinder with emergency function, so family members can open the door even if a key is left on the inside

We are a certified ABUS dealer and a locksmith Stuttgart homeowners call for security upgrades. Our staff are trained directly by ABUS. Advice at your home is free of charge. For general advice on burglary protection, the German police run the K-Einbruch campaign.

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A small German glossary for keys and doors

These words will help when you talk to your landlord, your neighbours or a locksmith in Stuttgart:

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Frequently asked questions

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Schnell Schlüsseldienst Stuttgart e.K. · Reinsburgstraße 90, 70178 Stuttgart · Phone 0711 2625255 · in Stuttgart since 1989 (seit 1989).
Last updated: October 2026 (Stand: Oktober 2026) · Page „Locksmith Stuttgart“, written by the team of Schnell Schlüsseldienst Stuttgart e.K. (Impressum)