Locksmith costs — guidance, not a quote
Locksmith work is priced once the door, lock and situation are known. These factors move the cost up or down.
What drives the cost
- Type of job: a lockout, a cylinder swap, a new BS 3621 lock or a uPVC multipoint repair.
- Lock type and security grade: standard versus anti-snap TS 007 or SS312 Diamond cylinders.
- How many locks are involved and whether they should be keyed alike.
- Door type and condition: timber, uPVC or composite, and whether the frame needs work.
- Car keys: make, model and year, and whether a transponder or remote has to be programmed.
- Time of day: late-night and weekend call-outs versus scheduled daytime work.
- Parking and access in dense urban areas.
Ask before work starts
A clear quote before any work begins is normal — including the call-out charge, labour and parts. If the price on arrival is very different from what you were told on the phone, you can say no before any work starts.
Why there is no price list here
Two lockouts that sound alike can need very different tools and time, so any fixed price would be guesswork. Official licensing and consumer guidance is linked below.