Our locksmith figures are only a guide to average costs¹, and there are several factors that can affect how much you’ll be charged, including:
- where you live
- how long the job takes
- the type, size and brand of lock being used
- whether the lock meets the British Standard for theft resistance
- whether it’s an emergency call-out and the time of the visit (evenings and weekends will usually cost more).
Ask locksmiths to break down the quotes they provide, so you know what you’re being charged for. It’s a good idea to get more than one quote to get a better idea of the going rate for your particular requirements.
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Emergency 24-hour locksmith costs
Unless otherwise specified, all prices in this guide include labour and materials but exclude VAT.
|
Job |
Details |
Irice range |
|---|---|---|
|
Remove a broken key from a lock |
Remove key without replacing the cylinder (cost is for labour only). |
£80-£100 |
|
Re-gain entry to property |
Open one standard mortice lock and one standard rim lock. |
£90-£130 |