Emergency Locksmith Services – What They Are & When It Counts as an Emergency

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What Is an Emergency Locksmith?

An emergency locksmith is a locksmith who provides immediate, on-demand service, usually outside regular business hours, to help people in urgent lock or security situations. These services are designed to restore access, ensure safety, and fix issues that cannot wait for a standard appointment.

Emergency locksmiths are trained to respond quickly and professionally to situations such as:

  • Being locked out of your home, business, or vehicle

  • A broken key stuck inside a lock

  • A lock failure that prevents a door from opening or closing

  • A break-in, attempted break-in, or damaged door hardware

  • A lost or stolen key that puts your security at risk

  • Commercial lockouts impacting business operations

  • Malfunctioning electronic locks or access control issues

Emergency locksmiths we operate untill 23:00, Except Friday evening-Saturday night

When Does a Situation Count as an Emergency?

A locksmith call is considered an emergency when:

🔹 1. Safety Is at Risk

  • You cannot secure your home or business

  • A lock is damaged after an attempted break-in

  • A key is stolen and you must rekey immediately

🔹 2. You Are Locked Out

Meaning you cannot access:

  • Your home

  • Your car

  • Your business

  • A rental property or building entrance

If you are stuck outside in cold weather, night hours, or unsafe areas, this is definitely an emergency.

🔹 3. The Situation Cannot Wait Until the Next Day

Examples:

  • A lock jammed with the door closed

  • A key broken inside the deadbolt

  • An electronic lock that fails and blocks access

  • A commercial lockout that stops business operations

If delaying the repair would cause a security risk or major inconvenience, it qualifies as an emergency service.

Why Choose Serrurier Shay Locksmith?

Serrurier Shay Locksmith
Montreal • Ville Saint-Laurent • Côte-Saint-Luc • Montreal-West • NDG • West Island

✔ 24/7 Emergency Response – Anytime, day or night
✔ Fast Arrival – We dispatch immediately
✔ Professional, certified, and experienced locksmith
✔ Residential, commercial, automotive lockouts
✔ Key cutting, rekeying, lock repair, safe opening, and more
✔ Fully mobile service with & professional tools

Contact Us – Emergency Line

🚐 Serrurier Shay Locksmith 
📞 514-836-9097
📧 info@serruriermontreal.com
🔒 Montreal’s trusted emergency locksmith since 2007