Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. Option to upgrade to a high-security anti-bumping, anti-picking, and anti-drilling cylinder. Full lock change or just the cylinder depending on the case. Quality brand and new set of keys.

When a client calls us for an emergency (keys left inside, lost key, jammed lock), we first assess if non-destructive opening is possible. Most standard locks can be opened with professional techniques (picking, impression key, pin manipulation) in 15-30 minutes without damaging the cylinder. This saves the client the cost of replacing the entire cylinder. For high-end anti-bumping cylinders, non-destructive opening may not be possible, and the only solution is to drill out the cylinder and replace it, which is more expensive but leaves the door like new with a new reinforced security cylinder. Changing just the cylinder is a 30-45 minute operation per door. The mechanical lock stays, and we only replace the inner cylinder where the key fits. The new key is completely different and will not work with the old one. This is the most economical option and the one we recommend when the lock is of good quality and in good condition. Changing the complete lock costs more and is justified when the lock is old or of low quality and we want to take advantage of the change to upgrade the security level. The operation takes 60-90 minutes per door. 30 days on labour. Premium cylinders with official manufacturer's warranty up to 10 years.

If the lock is in good condition, only the cylinder is the most economical. If it's old or of low quality, a complete change is a better investment. For a home on the Costa Blanca with medium risk (housing estate with neighbours, not isolated), we recommend a medium-to-high quality anti-bumping cylinder. Brands like Tesa T80, Mottura Champions, or Cisa Astral are what we sell most. These cylinders have security pins that prevent the bumping technique, that dry strike with a special key that opens any standard cylinder in less than 60 seconds. They come with a registered security key, which cannot be copied without authorisation at any hardware store. And they have European EN1303 certification, which guarantees resistance to manipulation for years. Their cost is reasonable, and the real security improvement is enormous. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online — we reply in under 10 minutes during business hours.

The price for gates and grilles in El Fort Pienc typically ranges between 51 and 515 euros. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. We handle weekend and evening bookings whenever a local technician is available, and emergency slots can be requested directly through the app. For non-urgent jobs, scheduling a fixed time during the week is usually the easiest option. Every professional on Manitas is identity-verified, holds the relevant autónomo registration, and carries liability insurance. We also monitor customer reviews continuously and remove anyone who doesn't meet our standards.