The anti-scam price list
Up-front pricing. No bait, no switch.
If a locksmith quotes you “$15 and up” over the phone, hang up — nobody runs a bonded, insured van for $15. These are the real ranges we quote, the same ones you’ll hear on the phone.
ServiceUp-front rangeNotes
Service-call / trip feeEveryone$19 flatSame across the metro. Waived if you don’t hire us.
Car lockoutAutomotive$45–$95Damage-free door unlock, on-site.
Car key / fob programAutomotive$120–$420Standard chip to dealer-grade smart key.
Ignition repair / rekeyAutomotive$160–$380Quoted after a quick inspection.
Home lockoutResidential$45–$85Damage-free entry, photo-ID required.
Rekey (per cylinder)Residential$20–$35Plus the $19 service call.
Deadbolt supply & installResidential$95–$210Grade-2/3 hardware + labor.
Smart-lock installResidential$140–$320Your lock or ours.
Commercial lockoutCommercial$75–$160Authority-to-access verified.
Master-key (per door)Commercial$45–$110System design quoted separately.
Access control (per opening)Commercial$450–$1,800After a free site survey.
Safe openingSafes$95–$250Manipulation first, drill last.
After-hours / holidayEveryone+$25–$45Disclosed before dispatch, every time.
The $19 service call is the only fee identical on every job. These are the real, up-front ranges we quote — not a $15 teaser that triples on arrival. Your exact price is confirmed on the phone or before any work begins, in writing on the invoice. The $19 service call is the only fee that’s the same on every job.
Before you hire anyone
5 questions to ask any locksmith
- What’s your full business name and license number?
- What’s the total price — including the service-call/trip fee?
- Are there any after-hours or “special part” fees? When are they disclosed?
- Will you give that price in writing before starting?
- Will you show ID, and do you require my proof of ownership?
How payment works
Confirmed price, then pay on-site
We confirm the price on the phone, again before any work begins, and it lands in writing on your invoice. We take card, tap, and mobile pay at the vehicle or door. No cash-only games, no “the lock turned out to be high-security” surprises.
All prices shown are illustrative up-front ranges for this template and vary by vehicle, lock type, hardware, time of day, and job complexity. You receive a confirmed price before any work begins, in writing on the invoice. The flat service-call fee is the only fee identical on every job.