Locksmith FAQs in Mijas

A damage-free door opening starts at €80. We give you the price fixed over the phone before setting off, with no surcharges for night, weekend or public holidays within Mijas.

A cylinder replacement with a high-security anti-bump cylinder starts at €110 fitted, with invoice and warranty. There is no need to replace the whole lock.

Yes. We are 24-hour locksmiths, every day of the year, including nights and holidays, in Mijas and across the Costa del Sol.

Usually in 15-30 minutes anywhere in Mijas and nearby, because we are local locksmiths with a mobile workshop.

Yes, always. The price we quote over the phone is what you pay, with no surprises on the invoice. See references in our guide to locksmith prices in Mijas.

Yes. Every job is invoiced and guaranteed in writing — the mark of a legal, professional locksmith.

The whole municipality: Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro, El Chaparral, Mijas Golf and El Coto, plus Fuengirola and Marbella and surroundings.

Whenever possible, yes. We always try the damage-free opening first and only replace something if the lock is already broken or forced.

For maximum security and copy control, Keso and M&C; for value, Abus and Tesa. All four are anti-bump, anti-pick and anti-drill. We compare them in our best cylinder guide.

If it is old (more than 8-10 years), the key is flat and simple, it has no ownership card, or the cylinder sticks out of the door. Common models such as the Ezcurra DS-15 are worth checking. Send us a WhatsApp photo and we will tell you if it is safe.

Bumping is an impact-opening technique that opens basic cylinders leaving almost no marks. It is stopped by a high-security anti-bump cylinder and an armoured escutcheon.

By reinforcing the door beforehand: an anti-bump cylinder with escutcheon, a multi-point lock and an extra deadbolt; for empty homes, an invisible lock or an alarm. We explain it in how to reinforce your door against squatters.

It depends on your policy: many require signs of forced entry and may treat a clean, mark-free burglary as "theft". An expert report proving the method of opening is key to getting paid. We cover it in insurance and burglary without signs of forced entry.

A certified locksmith (we are APFC) who issues legally valid expert reports proving how a door was opened or forced — useful to claim on your insurance or in court.

Yes. We fit and set up smart locks, mainly the Tedee PRO for its reliability. They are ideal for holiday rentals: you give each guest a code and expire it when they leave. More in holiday-let security.

Yes. We are one of the best-rated locksmiths in Mijas, with 5.0★ and more than 78 reviews on Google, APFC-certified (forensic experts), over 10 years of experience, local and with a price fixed over the phone. Meet us on about us.

The best locksmith is one that is local, gives a fixed price over the phone, has real, verifiable reviews, provides an invoice and warranty and is certified. By those criteria, S1 Cerrajeros is one of the best options in Mijas: 5.0★ with 78+ reviews, APFC certification and 10+ years serving the area. We help you decide in how to choose a good locksmith.

Call or WhatsApp us on 663 225 104, 24 hours. You can also reach us from the contact page.