Contact key holders
Managers, landlords or property management.
Locked out of a business property?
A business lockout delays opening, deliveries and staff. Providers will verify authority to access the property. Call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent locksmith or door technician does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for locked-out storefronts, offices, warehouses or suites.
Is this urgent?Urgent when operations are delayed or the building cannot be secured.
What do I do next?Have proof of authority ready and call 833-877-1717.
Locks failing: commercial locksmith. Access control: access control repair.
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What to do now
Check alarm codes
Avoid triggering the alarm on entry.
Proof of authority
Lease, business license or manager authorization.
Safety and authorization
If a child, vulnerable person or pet is locked in a car or building and in danger, call 911 first. After a break-in, call the police and let them finish before changing locks. Providers verify that you live at or are authorized for the property before opening or rekeying a lock. Have ID or proof of authority ready.
Common causes
Lost or locked-in keys
Most common.
Failed lock or cylinder
Key will not turn.
Access control failure
Cards or keypads not working.
Changed locks by landlord
Contact the landlord first.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Door or lock type
- Whether you are locked out now
- ID or proof of authority available
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles commercial lockout service in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Locked out of a business property questions
What proof do I need for a business lockout?
Providers commonly ask for ID plus proof you are authorized, such as a lease or business documents.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.