Locksmith Service Cost

08-06-2020 - An average locksmith job cost around $170 and have a minimum charge of around $65.

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Everyone has or will locked out of their motor vehicle, house or lose keys at one point or another. Sometimes it happens... a person locks the door and then realized that the keys are still on the inside.

It often happens that the key locked inside your home, vehicle or office. Some want to upgrade the security infrastructure for older and warned locks.

The meeting with a locksmith at some point is inevitable! When it does happen, very few of us know which locksmith company to call.

What people should know before hiring a locksmith

In modern days, online reputation is the king. To avoid scams, intimidating tactics and overcharges is following this practices:

Don't do

1. Don't call too many locksmiths to get an exact rates! Response time and quality of service and products are real factors you can't measure over the phone.
2. Don't judge a company by the geographic location of its headquarter! Reputation have nothing to do with location. Some nationwide companies have a good reputation and some local companies have a bad one.
3. Don't judge a company by the way they answer the phone! Don't worry if a agent answers your call with a generic phrase like "locksmith services!". Many times small/busy locksmith company will outsource their call center. Technicians are busy in the field and they cannot hire a 24/7 dispatching office.
4. Don't negotiate prices over the phone! negotiating estimates are pointless.

To do

1. Do a fast online research about the company name before you call. Search for the company name and check their reputation and reviews. Check 888, Google Map, Yellow Pages, Home Advisor and more to make sure they have average rating of at least 4.5/5.
2. Find coupons online before you call the company and mention to the agent that you have a discount coupon.
3. Make sure the service call fee is reasonable (19-29$) to reduce your commitment on-site. Do not to schedule with a company that charge more than 29$ service call.
4. Tell the agent how you found the company. Suggest to help with a review and rating in exchange for discounts and promotions.
5. A non emergency call might be cheaper. If time is on your side, tell the agent and ask if they can offer a discount for a non urgent service.
6. Negotiate (in a non arrogant way) with the technician on-site for better prices. The technician in the field is usually a proxy of the company and take most of the decisions about the price. Many times the technician can apply discounts and promotions to help nice people out.

Automotive Locksmith Pricing

Service	Price
Service call (For tech to come to you)	$19-$29
Car Lockout	$30-$60
Locked keys in trunk	$30-$160
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$100-$220
Lost key replacement	$90-$170
Duplicate car key	$70-$150
Remote/Flip keys	+$100-$200
German/foreign vehicles	+$120-$220
Keyless entry device	+$120-$220

Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor. Total also depends on the following:

1. The condition of the locks and the computer in the vehicle.
2. The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
3. The type of key that you would like to have.
4. The chip configuration.

If there is any change to this estimates, the technician will let you know before doing anything. He will provide the final price after diagnosing the vehicle. Once you approve the price, he will do the job baring any surprises both ways.

Unlock car door service

The average car lockouts hiring fee is around 100 dollars. However, those costs can vary significantly from anything between $45 to over $120. The final price depends mainly on the time of day.

Locked keys in the trunk

Sometimes locking the keys in the trunk is more problematic than a door unlocking service. In cases where the trunk latch is broken, the technician might need to make a new key which will cost more. Some vehicle will only open the trunk with a key, so again the technician will have to make a new key.

Residential Locksmith Pricing

Service	Price
Service call (For tech to come to you)	$19-$29
House Lockout	$40-$120
Lock rekey/change	$90-$170
Fresh lock installation	$120-$220
Peephole installation	$70-$120
Mailbox lock change	$70-$150

Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor. Final price also depends on the following:

1. The condition of the locks and the door.
2. The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
3. The type of lock that you want to install.

if there is any change to the estimate, the tech will let you know before doing anything. He will provide a total price for you to approve baring any surprises both ways.

Changing of locks

Lock replacement can cost anything between $50 and $300. The difference in price is most likely because of the type of lock used and the type of door.

How to save money by rekeying the lock

Lock rekey simply means that the pins in the cylinder rearranged so that the old key no longer works. This process saves your money on purchasing new locks and paying for the rekey service instead.

Rekeying a lock can cost anything between 40-100 dollars. Final price depend on the type and the amount of locks that you want to rekey. An additional cost of between 5 to $25 per key.

House lockout service

In a lockout situation, locksmiths will charge anything between $55 to $150 to unlock a front door. This prices go up when it’s after hours, over weekends or on holidays. Also expect to pay more for high security, heavy traffic and smart locks.

Commercial Locksmith Pricing

Service	Price
Service call (For tech to come to you)	$19-$29
Business Lockout	$55-$140
Commercial lock change	$80-$250
Fresh commertial lock installation	$140-$295
Magnetic lock installation	$300-$1500
Panic bar installation	$70-$150
Buzzer system installation	$450-$800

Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor. The total price depends on the following:

1. The condition of the locks and the door.
2. The infrastructure for the power outlet (if needed).
3. The type of lock that you want to have.
4. The type of equipment that the technician need to use.

If there is any change to the estimate above, the tech will let you know before doing anything. He will provide a final price to approve before doing anything baring any surprises both ways.

Commercial locking systems

Many commercial businesses and offices use high-tech access control locking systems. This locks used to control the entry to restricted areas. Electronic locks like Keypads, Proximity FOBs and biometrics locks instead of a traditional key.

The downside to this system is the fact that it’s costlier to buy and install. This locks are way more durable and fits a heavy-traffic use. So buttom like they will save your money for the long run.

Safe Locksmith Pricing

Service	Price
Service call (For tech to come to you)	$29
Safe lockout	$80-$800
Safe repair	$150-$350
Safe moving	$200-$400

Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor. Final price also depends on the following:

1. The condition of the safe locks.
2. The type of equipment that the technician need to use to drill and open up the safe
.

If there is any change to this price, the tech will let you know before doing anything. After diagnosing the safe, the tech will provide a total price for you to approve. Once you approve it, the tech will perform the job, baring any surprises both ways.