What do I do if I just locked myself out of my house?
Stay calm and work through the easy options first — most lockouts have a simple fix that costs nothing:
- Check all entry points — a back door, slider, or window is often unlocked
- Contact someone who holds a spare key
- Look for a secure lockbox if you use one
- If you rent, call your landlord or property manager
- If none of that works, call a mobile locksmith — it's cheaper and safer than forcing the door
How much is a locksmith if I'm locked out of my house?
A standard house lockout starts around $89 in Phoenix, quoted flat before the locksmith drives out. Emergency locksmith services may have higher fees than regular hours, and a damaged or high-security lock can add to the price — but you'll always know the total up front.
Can police help if I'm locked out of my house?
Generally no — police only assist in a true emergency, such as a child, pet, or vulnerable person locked inside, and even then they usually call a locksmith. For a normal lockout, a mobile locksmith is the right call. Emergency services should be reserved for actual emergencies.
How a locksmith gets you in without damage
A professional opens most home doors with picks or a bypass tool — no drilling, no broken frame. Breaking a window or forcing entry is usually far more expensive than hiring a locksmith, and DIY methods often damage the door. Once you're back inside, we can rekey or repair the lock, and if a key snapped we handle broken key extraction on the spot.
Prevent the next lockout
After a lockout is the perfect time to add a lockbox, rekey, or install a smart lock — installing smart locks can eliminate the need for physical keys entirely. Rhinox is a bonded, insured residential locksmith serving Phoenix, Mesa, and the East Valley 24/7. Call (602) 905-0606.