🚪 Locked Yourself Out? Here’s What to Do (Without Breaking a Window)
We’ve all been there — you step outside to grab the post, take the bins out, or run to the car, and the door clicks shut behind you. Suddenly, you’re locked out of your own home. The frustration kicks in, and for some, the first instinct is to break a window just to get back inside.
But there’s a safer, smarter solution: call a local professional instead.
📑 Table of Contents
· 📞 What to Do When You’re Locked Out
· 🔑 How The Lock Wizard Can Help
· 🛡️ Tips to Prevent Getting Locked Out Again
😖 Why You Shouldn’t Break a Window
It might seem like the quickest solution, but smashing your way back in comes with more problems than you might expect:
🩹 Risk of injury — broken glass means cuts and medical bills
💸 Costly repairs — window replacement can be 2–3x more expensive than a locksmith
🚨 Possible security alert — neighbours may think it’s a break-in
There’s zero need to endanger yourself when help is just a phone call away.
📞 What to Do When You’re Locked Out
If you’re locked out, stay calm and follow these steps:
📱 Call a professional locksmith — ideally a local, trusted service like Locksmith Swindon
🔐 Avoid trying to pick or force the lock yourself — it can cause permanent damage
🏡 Wait in a safe, visible area until help arrives (especially during evening hours)
Most locksmiths can have you back inside in less than 30 minutes, damage-free.
🔑 How The Lock Wizard Can Help
At The Lock Wizard, we specialise in non-destructive entry — meaning we can get you back inside without drilling, breaking, or damaging your lock whenever possible.
Here’s what you can expect:
🚪 Fast, local response across Swindon
👨🔧 DBS-checked, fully insured locksmiths
🛠️ Professional tools and techniques
📞 24/7 emergency callouts, even on weekends and holidays
Whether you’ve locked your keys inside or lost them completely, Locksmith Swindon
is just a call away.
🛡️ Tips to Prevent Getting Locked Out Again
A little planning goes a long way in avoiding future lockouts:
🗝️ Install a key safe in a discreet location outside your home
🧠 Create a checklist before leaving the house
📲 Use smart locks with keypad entry or app control
👨👩👧👦 Leave a spare with someone you trust (but not under the doormat!)
🧭 Don’t panic if you’re locked out.
The safer, faster solution is one call away. Reach out to Locksmith Swindon
— The Lock Wizard is here 24/7 to get you back inside, stress-free.
