The cost of replacing locks ranges from £75 for a basic euro lock cylinder to £108 for a mortice lock replacement. The cost of replacing a lock is determined by the type of lock, brand, and security level, as well as any call-out fees.

The locksmith rates shown here are estimates of how much it costs to change and replace various types of locks, including front and rear door locks, uPVC door locks, patio door, window, and garage door locks.

Locksmith Job Type	Price Estimate (subject to VAT)	Time to Complete Job (approx time)
Changing a Standard euro cylinder lock on uPVC door	from £75	from 15 minutes
Changing an Anti snap euro cylinder on uPVC door	from £99	from 15 minutes
Changing a Mortice lock* (deadlock or sashlock)	from £108	from 25 minutes
Replacing a Night Latch (Yale Lock ) on wooden door	from £79	from 25 minutes
Changing a Rim Cylinder	from £59	from 25 minutes
Replacing a Patio door lock	from £79	from 25 minutes
Replacing a Garage door lock	from £70	from 25 minutes
Fit a uPVC Door Handle	from £79	from 25 minutes

Why Do Lock Replacement Prices Vary?

The cost of changing locks varies from locksmith to locksmith; however, the following economic criteria should be considered while changing locks:

1. The type of lock that needs to be replaced
2. Lock replacement standard (British Standard or Non-BS)
3. Time of day, if outside of normal working hours or within normal working hours
4. Time it takes for the locksmith to finish the job
5. The distance that a locksmith must travel

Unlocking and opening a closed-door might cost as little as £59, depending on the type of lock and door being opened. Some locks are easier to access than others. Additionally, certain types of doors have more than one lock, requiring two locks to be opened.

The charges of a locksmith to unlock your residence and get admission, as well as costs to replace lost keys or remove snapped keys from the door, are listed below.

Locksmith Job Type	Price Estimate (subject to VAT)	Time to Complete Job (approx time)
Locked out – unlock house & open door to gain entry (opening Mortice Lock, Rim Lock & Euro Lock)	from £59	from 20 minutes
Remove broken/snapped key to open door	from £65	from 20 minutes
Replace lost keys to house*	from £75	from 45 minutes

Why are some locks and doors more expensive to open than others?

There are a variety of opening strategies available, so if someone is locked out, they can gain access in a variety of ways. Some locks are simple and quick to open, such as basic euro cylinders, but others are more difficult and take longer.

Mortice Locks Unlocking

Specific locksmiths may charge more to open a mortice lock because they take longer to open than rim or euro locks in some instances.

UPVC/Composite Door Unlocking

If your uPVC door has a basic cylinder lock, it may be simple to open; however, high-security anti-snap locks typically require specialised tools and training, which may increase the cost of the service.

Wooden Door Unlocking

The majority of wooden doors are straightforward to unlock, however you may have two security locks on them. If this is the case, opening two locks is more expensive; keep in mind that if you damage the locks, you will need replacement locks as well.

Cost of Replacing a Lost Key

The cost of replacing keys is determined by the number of locks that need to be replaced in the property. For security reasons, most locksmiths recommend replacing the lock if you lose your key.

You’d have to replace all of the locks in your home or company if they’re all keyed alike.

Repairing a broken or damaged door or window lock might cost anything from £39 for an internal door lock to £59 for a front or back door lock. The cost of repairing a lock is determined by the amount of time it takes to repair the lock, whether any components are required, and the type of lock.

Lock Repair Job	Price Estimate (subject to VAT)
Repair Front or Back Door Lock	from £59
Repair Internal Door Lock (Bedroom/Bathroom)	from £39
Repair uPVC Door Lock	from £59
Repair uPVC Gearbox (cheaper to replace than repair)	from £59
Repair uPVC Window Lock	from £49
Repair Door Handle	from £35
Repair Patio Door Lock	from £59
Repair Garage Door Lock	from £49

Cost of Lock Repair
The biggest cost component in fixing any door lock or handle is the labour involved, as well as whether or not any lock parts need to be replaced. Also, having a lock fixed outside of business hours may raise the cost.

A replacement door lock for an uPVC door can cost as little as £18 for a simple cylinder lock, and a BS3621 Mortice deadlock can cost anywhere from £29 to £75 for a Night latch BS3621 approved.

The prices shown below are for replacement door locks only, and do not include labour costs:

Lock Type	Price Estimate Cost Without Labour (subject to VAT)
Budget Euro Cylinder Lock ( commonly used on uPVC doors )	from £18
Anti Snap Euro Cylinder Lock ( commonly used on uPVC doors )	from £45
3 Lever Mortice Deadlock	from £15
5 Lever Mortice Deadlock	from £18
5 Lever Mortice Deadlock BS3621	from £25
3 Lever Mortice Sash Lock	from £15
5 Lever Mortice Sash Lock	from £20
5 Lever Mortice Sash Lock BS3621	from £28
Night Latch (Yale Lock) ( commonly used on wooden doors )	from £20
BS3621 Night Latch (Yale Lock) ( commonly used on wooden doors )	from £74
uPVC Door Lock Replacement ( full Multipoint lock strip )	from £55 to £180+
Rim Cylinder	from £8
British Standard Rim Cylinder	from £18
Patio Door Lock	from £8
Garage Door Lock	from £12
Window Lock	from £18

Prices for Euro Cylinder Locks

A simple euro cylinder lock replacement for a uPVC door lock costs around £18 and is less expensive than a high-security anti-snap cylinder. The cost of replacing an anti-snap cylinder starts at £45 and varies depending on the brand and standard of the cylinder being replaced.

Note: If you use a basic euro cylinder, your locks may be vulnerable to lock snapping because basic cylinders are not tested for lock snapping.

Prices for Night Latch (Yale Lock)
The average cost of a basic night latch (Yale Lock) is £25. The cost varies depending on the brand of lock and the type of night latch; an auto deadlocking night latch is more expensive but provides better security. Any British Standard approved night latch that complies with BS3621 costs around £75 per lock.

Prices for Mortice Locks

Mortice locks with multiple types are usually more expensive than standard euro cylinder locks. Mortice locks vary in price due to the various varieties available, including:

1. Mortice Lock Types: Cylinder Mortice Locks and Lever Mortice Locks
Mortice Deadlock or Mortice Sash Lock are the two types of mortice locks.
3. Lever Count* – 2 levers, 3 levers, or 5 levers, the more levers, the more expensive the lock.
4. Mortice Lock Standard — Non-British Standard locks, such as the 5 Lever Non-BS3621 or 5 Lever BS-3621, are frequently less expensive.
A mortice lock’s security is usually determined by the number of levers it contains.

Why Do Lock Prices Vary?

Any door lock’s pricing will vary depending on the following factors:

1. The lock’s brand – some brands have a higher price tag than others (well-known brands include e.g Mul-T-lock, Yale, DOM, ERA, etc.)
2. Lock dimensions – most locks come in a variety of sizes, with larger locks being more expensive (e.g Deadlocks, Sashlocks)
3. Locking Mechanism – standard non-BS-approved locks are more expensive than British Standard approved locks.

Euro cylinders certified to SS312 Diamond & Ts007 3* are typically more expensive than standard cylinders.

You should anticipate to pay roughly £54 per hour for a locksmith’s hourly labour charge. After the first hour on-site, some locksmiths may charge a lesser rate for consecutive hours. For instance, the first hour on-site could cost £54, and the second hour would cost £28.

Most locksmith jobs, such as lock installation and replacement, may be done within an hour, however, repair jobs may take longer.

Prices for an Emergency Locksmith on an Hourly Basis (Out of Hours)

You should anticipate to spend about £54 per hour for an emergency locksmith working outside of normal business hours. You should expect the price to rise after midnight and on weekends. The cost of a locksmith’s hourly labour may also increase depending on how far the locksmith must travel.

Because of expenses such as congestion and parking, the cost of hiring a locksmith in London may be slightly higher than elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

Prices for an Emergency Locksmith in London (Out Of Hours )

The cost of an emergency locksmith in London per hour will range from £90to £110 after midnight; however, you should include weekends, bank holidays/Christmas, and New Year’s Eve as the price may rise.

What does it cost to hire a 24 hour locksmith?

According to our research, the cost of hiring a 24-hour locksmith (out of hours) can begin at £75 per hour after 8 p.m., with the price likely to rise after midnight. The cost of a 24-hour locksmith is determined by the time of day as well as if it is a weekend or holiday.

How much does it cost to hire an emergency locksmith?

The cost of hiring an emergency locksmith during regular business hours might start at £60 per hour. Because most locksmiths provide a mobile service, the fee of an emergency locksmith should be the same as a regular locksmith.

Prices – The labour and parts costs for an emergency locksmith are the costs you will pay.

Our emergency locksmiths do not charge a call-out fee.

The Cost of a Locksmith in an Emergency

The following is a breakdown of the price of hiring an emergency locksmith:

1. Job description
Some emergency locksmith jobs will take longer for the locksmith to do.
It will be less expensive to open a locked door than to replace the entire locking mechanism or to change and fit an anti-snap lock cylinder to a front door.
2. Date of Year + Time
Weekends & Late Nights An emergency locksmith on a Monday night at 11 p.m. may be less expensive than a Saturday night at 11 p.m.
Monday is a holiday. Hiring a locksmith on a holiday will almost certainly be more expensive.
When compared to a typical day, the price of Christmas Eve/Day or New Year’s Eve
3. Fee / Charge for Call Out
A price to attend the worksite and an initial time period on-site can be included in call-out rates.
Others will just charge for the time it takes to get to the job, especially if it’s a long-distance call.

Why are locksmith price factors so disparate?

If you’re wondering why locksmith prices vary so considerably, consider the following variables.
1. Your Geographical Location
The price charged might be significantly influenced by the location.
Due to parking fees, congestion fees, and other factors, certain inner-city neighbourhoods may prove to be more expensive than more rural places.
However, the distance traveled is also a factor; if you live in a remote area, you may not have any locksmiths nearby, and they may need to charge you for the time it takes them to get to you.
2. Year + Time of Day
Hire a locksmith during regular business hours if possible.
Emergency locksmiths who are called out during non-business hours may charge a higher fee.
During the Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year, a locksmith’s charges may rise.
3. Job Description
It will be less expensive to hire a locksmith to merely remove a damaged key from your lock or open a locked door than to hire a locksmith to change and replace your locks.
4. Hours and Labor
You must also consider the number of hours of labour required by the locksmith to accomplish the work.
Check to see if the fee is per hour or if it is a fixed price for the task.
5. Installed lock/cylinder brand and type
Brand: Lock There will be a significant price difference between brands.
I) When replacing locks, a low-cost euro cylinder may be less expensive than a high-quality branded Sold Secure Approved anti-snap lock.
ii) This more expensive lock will also provide you with a far higher level of security!

• Standard of security The price of the locks is also affected by whether they meet specified approval standards.
• Additional work may be required, and a new lock that fits your door may affect the pricing.
• The type of lock has a big impact on the pricing, as a euro cylinder is far less expensive than a comprehensive multipoint lock.