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Upgrading Your Locks For Better Home Security
If your home, business or car has a broken lock or key that needs mending or replacing altogether, you are likely wondering how much this is going to cost you.
Whether you just require a spare key cutting, or brand new locks for your home following a break-in, here are some of the prices you can expect for locksmith and auto locksmith services.
The amount a locksmith charges can vary significantly, depending on factors such as:
The brand of lock
The standard of lock (British Standard or Non-BS Standard)
The time of day (e.g. 3am on a Saturday will be more expensive than 2pm on a Tuesday)
Where you live
Type of job (some jobs are more complex and time consuming than others)
The price to mend a lock depends on the solution required and whether the handle also needs to be fixed.
Below are some average lock repair prices:
Repair Front or Back Door Lock - £65
Repair uPVC Door Lock - £65
Repair Internal Door Lock (Bedroom/Bathroom) - £45
Repair uPVC Window Lock - £55
Repair Door Handle - £40
Repair Patio Door Lock - £65
Repair Garage Door Lock - £65
The cost to replace your locks can vary depending on the type of door or window you have and the lock that you wish to have fitted.
Here are some example prices below:
Changing a Standard euro cylinder lock on uPVC door - £85
Changing an Anti snap euro cylinder on uPVC door - £110
Changing a Mortice lock* (deadlock or sashlock) - £115
Replacing a Night Latch (Yale Lock ) on wooden door - £90
Changing a Rim Cylinder Lock - £70
Replacing a Patio door lock - £90
Replacing a Garage door lock - £80
Fit a uPVC Door Handle - £90
Locked out – Unlock house or business & open door to gain entry (Mortice Lock, Rim Lock & Euro Lock)- £70
Remove broken/snapped key to open door - £70
If you’re looking for an affordable, yet high quality locksmith to mend your home or business locks, Online Locksmiths could be the perfect solution for you.
We offer a wide range of services with competitive prices in Dorset.
Simply fill in the form below with the services you require and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to confirm your booking.
Auto locksmith prices can vary depending on a number of factors, such as:
Type of Job – Some locksmith jobs are more complex and time consuming than others.
Vehicle – The make, model and age of your vehicle can impact the cost. For example, a 1985 Ford Fiesta will be cheaper than a 2021 BMW 3 series with an immobiliser.
Day & Time – a Saturday night at 3am will be more expensive than 2pm on a Tuesday.
The cost to programme a car key depends on your vehicle make, model and year as this can significantly impact the price by up to £150 more.
Generally, the cost of reprogramming a key ranges between £50 - £200.
Car key repairs can vary in price depending on the part of the key that needs to be fixed as well as the make, model and year of the car.
The price to repair a snapped or worn key blade generally starts at £20.
The repair cost for a single car key fob button starts at just £5
Repairs on buttons soldered onto the circuit board start at £20
If the battery in your car key needs to be replaced, you should expect prices to start from as low as £4.
The cost of replacing a car key can start as low as £25 to well over £200, depending on the vehicle make, model and age as well as the key type (remote, keyless entry, chipless)
If you’re after an affordable, yet high quality auto locksmith, Online Locksmiths could be the perfect solution for you. We provide a large number of services with competitive prices in Dorset.
Simply fill in the form below with the services you require and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to confirm your booking.
We cover Dorset