Defined jobs and complete prices
UK locksmith prices
Compare a complete job, not a call-out figure. Time, postcode, entry method, lock specification, parts and VAT can all change the total.
Ranges with a clear scope
Every range below has a defined job and assumption.
| Defined job | Expected range | Important assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Straightforward daytime entry without parts | £90–£130 | A clearly defined daytime job completed without replacement parts. |
| Standard euro-cylinder replacement, fitted | £100–£150 | The cylinder specification and number of included keys still matter. |
| Higher-security or anti-snap euro cylinder | £125–£175 | Brand and security grade materially affect the parts cost. |
| Standard mortice-lock replacement | £115–£190 | Door modification or a non-standard lock case can change the total. |
| Broken-key extraction without replacement | £80–£120 | Assumes the lock otherwise works and the key can be removed. |
LockScout Research compared current 2026 guidance from the Master Locksmiths Association, Checkatrade, MyJobQuote and published provider price lists, then checked the shape of the market against 3,025 eligible price points reported in UK customer reviews. The displayed bands are conditional research ranges for the defined jobs—not a quote, a statutory tariff or an average for every locksmith. Legitimate prices can fall outside them when the scope, time, location or parts differ.
What customers paid
Amounts customers described for different locksmith jobs
The job matters more than one national headline figure. Vehicle keys and uPVC work sit differently from entry or key cutting because the parts and work are different.
| Job customers described | Median amount mentioned | Central 50% | Usable accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockout / entry | £100 | £75–£170 | 146 |
| Lock change or upgrade | £120 | £70–£300 | 229 |
| Car key / auto | £172 | £100–£300 | 801 |
| uPVC / multipoint | £178 | £94–£318 | 167 |
| Key cutting | £100 | £25–£200 | 102 |
| Safe | £100 | £45–£200 | 46 |
These are amounts customers included in their accounts, not quotes or verified invoices. Jobs differ by time, place, parts and complexity. The central 50% shows the typical spread; genuine amounts can be lower or higher.
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- Change after diagnosisAgree which finding could change the amount and ask before extra work proceeds.
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