📋
Clear quote
Specific lock model, material price and labour separately.
💶 Guide price
Lock replacement cost
Replacing the full lock is the locksmith job with the most price variation, because the material ranges from a basic lock to a multipoint on a reinforced door. Here’s how the cost breaks down.
24
Door opening
Door specialists
24 hoursEmergencies day & night
Opening & locksDoor specialists
Damage-free*When feasible
Clear pricingUpfront guidance
What sets the price
How much does it cost to change a lock?
The total is materials + labour + call-out. These are the variables that move it:
Type of lock
Simple mortise, rim, or multipoint with anchors top and bottom. The material price jump is here.
Type of door
Wood, metal, reinforced or armoured. Reinforced doors use specific, costlier locks and more adjustment work.
Compatibility
If the new lock fits the existing machining, labour drops. If the leaf or frame must be machined, it rises.
Cylinder included or separate
Some locks come with a cylinder; on others it’s chosen separately. We recommend deciding the cylinder level yourself: it’s your first line of security.
Before accepting a lock change, ask for the materials/labour breakdown. We always give it upfront, and if a cylinder change is enough, we tell you.
Why have I been quoted such different prices to “change the lock”?
Because “lock” is used for everything: from the cylinder (cheap) to a reinforced-door multipoint. Always compare against the specific material model on the table.
How long does it take?
With a compatible lock, 30 to 60 minutes. If machining must be adapted or the door is reinforced, it can take more. We estimate it before starting.
Can I use it to improve security?
It’s the best moment: the cost of moving to multipoint or adding a security escutcheon is lower during a change. See the options at security locks.
Related
Alternatives and complements
Our rule is simple: the cheapest solution that really fixes your problem. Sometimes it’s a cylinder; sometimes a better lock than the one there was.
🔧
Professional fitting
Replacement, closing adjustment on the frame and a test of all points.
🗝️
Full handover
All keys in your hand and a guarantee on the work done.
Real emergency
Need a locksmith right now?
Call or message us on WhatsApp, tell us your case and your area, and we advise you before setting off.