Locked Out of Your House in Boise? Here’s What to Do Next

1. Stay calm and check every safe entry point

Start with the obvious places. Look at your front door, back door, side door, garage entry door, patio door, and any other normal entry point.

Do not climb onto roofs, force windows open, or try anything unsafe. A lockout is frustrating, but it is not worth risking an injury.

If another family member, roommate, landlord, or trusted neighbor has a spare key, contact them before doing anything else.

2. Do not break a window

Breaking a window may seem like a quick fix, but it usually creates a bigger problem.

A broken window can cost more to repair than calling a locksmith. It can also leave glass inside your home, create a safety risk, and leave your house unsecured until the window is fixed.

In most residential lockouts, a locksmith can open the door without breaking glass or causing major damage.

3. Avoid forcing the lock or door

Trying to force the lock can make the situation worse. Screwdrivers, coat hangers, knives, credit cards, and other tools can damage your lock, scratch your door, bend hardware, or break off inside the keyway.

If the lock is damaged during the lockout, you may end up needing both an unlock service and a lock repair or replacement.

When in doubt, stop before damage happens and call a professional locksmith.

4. Check whether the key is lost, stolen, or locked inside

There is a big difference between leaving your key on the kitchen counter and losing your key somewhere in public.

If your key is simply locked inside, you may only need a lockout service.

If your key is lost, stolen, or attached to anything with your address on it, you should strongly consider rekeying the lock after the door is opened. Rekeying changes the lock so the old key no longer works.

5. Call a local Boise locksmith

A local locksmith can help you get back inside safely and quickly. When calling, be ready to share:

• Your location
• The type of door or lock
• Whether the key is lost or locked inside
• Whether the lock is damaged
• Whether this is an emergency situation

84 Locksmith helps with residential lockouts in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley, including Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Kuna, Star, and Garden City.

6. Ask if rekeying makes sense after the lockout

After you are back inside, it may be a good time to think about security.

You may want to rekey your locks if:

• Your house key was lost
• Your purse, wallet, or backpack was stolen
• You recently moved into the home
• A former roommate, tenant, contractor, or employee may still have a key
• You are not sure who has copies

Rekeying is often more affordable than replacing the entire lock, and it gives you peace of mind knowing old keys will no longer work.

7. Consider making a spare key plan

Once the lockout is handled, take steps to avoid the same issue later.

Good options include giving a spare key to a trusted person, installing a keypad deadbolt, or having a locksmith make extra copies of your house key. For many homeowners, a keypad lock is a convenient upgrade because you do not have to rely on a physical key every time.

Locked out in Boise? Call 84 Locksmith

If you are locked out of your house in Boise, 84 Locksmith can help. We provide residential locksmith service across the Treasure Valley, including home lockouts, rekeying, lock repair, lock replacement, and key duplication.

Call 84 Locksmith at 208-747-0707, contact us, or book online.

Whether your keys are locked inside or lost, or your lock is not working correctly, 84 Locksmith is here to help you get back inside and secure your home.