Locksmiths · 2026-10-09 · draft
Calling a locksmith in the Netherlands
Locked out at night is expensive. Ask the price before they drill.
Sources: KVK company search · checked 2026-10-09 · Rijksoverheid — onderhoud huurwoning · checked 2026-10-09
Dutch words
- slotenmaker — locksmith
- cilinder — lock cylinder
- buitengesloten — locked out
- noodopening — emergency opening
Message you can send
Hello, I am locked out / need a new cilinder at [address]. Please tell me the price before you start and send your KvK number. I speak English.
Rental homes
A lost key is usually the tenant. Changing locks may need the landlord’s permission so they still have a key. Source: Rijksoverheid huurwoning, checked 2026-10-09.
How to check the company
Ask for the KvK number before they start. Night call-outs vary widely; this site has no official night tariff.