Locksmith prices worry a lot of people, and with good reason: the trade has a reputation for surprise bills. Here is an honest guide to what a locksmith actually costs in Bristol, what pushes the price up or down, and the sensible ranges you should expect. With City Locksmiths there is no call-out fee, and a firm price is always agreed before any work begins.
There is no single price for a locksmith because no two jobs are the same. A five minute lockout on a night latch is a very different job to replacing a seized multipoint mechanism on a uPVC door. That said, the cost of any job comes down to a handful of things, and once you understand them you can spot a fair quote from a rip-off straight away.
These are honest guide prices for the 2020s, not fixed quotes. Every job is different, so treat them as a rough idea of what to expect. Your firm price is always agreed before we start any work, so you are never caught out.
Typically £65 to £120 for non-destructive entry on a common front door.
Usually £90 to £160 late at night or on a weekend, still no call-out fee.
Around £70 to £150 depending on the cylinder, more for high-security anti-snap.
Commonly £120 to £250 including the multipoint gearbox, if a full one is needed.
As a general rule, most straightforward domestic jobs in Bristol land somewhere between £70 and £200 all in. If someone quotes you a tiny figure over the phone then hits you with hundreds on the doorstep, walk away. And if a job genuinely needs more work, a decent locksmith explains why before touching anything.
City Locksmiths have been doing this across Bristol since July 2009, and Nick built the business on being the opposite of those surprise-bill firms. There is no call-out fee, so picking up the phone costs you nothing. You get a clear price agreed up front, whether that is over the phone or on arrival once we have seen the door. There is no overnight premium, and no pressure to replace parts that are working fine. Every job is backed by our 24-month guarantee and more than 810 five-star Checkatrade reviews.
For most people the cheapest route is a proper local locksmith who picks the lock open rather than drilling it out. If you do need new locks or a security upgrade, we will talk you through the options and what each one costs before you commit. Have a look at our lock change, uPVC lock repair and emergency locksmith pages, or just call and we will give you an honest idea over the phone.
No. There is never a call-out fee with City Locksmiths, day or night. You only pay the agreed price for the work itself, which is confirmed before we start.
A standard daytime lockout in Bristol is typically £65 to £120 with non-destructive entry. Out of hours it is usually £90 to £160. These are guides only, and your firm price is agreed before any work begins.
Out-of-hours jobs can cost a little more because of the time involved, but we never add the huge overnight surcharges some national firms do, and there is still no call-out fee.
Always. We give you a clear price up front, either over the phone or once we have seen the door on arrival. Nothing gets done until you have agreed it, so there are no surprises.
A very low headline price is often a national call centre that adds fees on the doorstep. A genuine local locksmith gives you one honest figure with nothing hidden behind it.
Call Nick and tell him what has happened. You will get an honest idea of the cost over the phone, with no call-out fee and no surprises.
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