Range from the cheapest, mostly independent, £27 per hour and £125 per day (Ace Locksmith based in CO3) to the dearest, normally the best, £80 per hour and £174 per day (Cs Locksmiths-Domestic & Auto Locksmith based in CO4).
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Change barrel in lock
Replace front door lock. A loger left and didn’t leave the key behind so I feel safer to replace the lock. It is the type that you push the door handle up and then turn the key to lock. I would need a minimum of 3 keys but 4 would be better. I also would need the key safe outside sorted as it won’t close. It is new but I have forgotten how to use it Please DO NOT call me. Send your quote...
Pick front door lock
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| Job details | Estimate |
| Installing a fire-proof safe | £256 |
| Opening a fire-proof safe | £160 |
| Installing CCTV security | £1279 |
| Installing access control locks | £192 per lock |
| Reprogramming digital locks | £13 per lock |
| Installing locks on multiple office doors | £19 per lock |
| Boarding up for closure | £192 |
| Emergency 24 hrs service for door opening access | £45 |
| Emergency 24 hrs service removing broken key from lock | £45 |
| Emergency 24 hrs service for wooden door lock change | £74 |
| Emergency 24 hrs service for uPVC door lock change | £54 |
| Emergency 24 hrs service for burglary repair and boarding up | £77 |
| Replacement of front and door lock | £90 |
| Key cutting from a master key | £6 |
| Key cutting from an impression of the lock | £51 |
| Window key cutting from a master key | £45 |
| Window lock replacement | £35 |
| Installing a wall safe | £192 |
| Replacement of lost car key | £128 |
| Car key cutting from an existing key to create copies | £38 |
| Pick a locked car to gain entry | £77 |
| Broken key extraction from a door | £45 |
| Broken key extraction from an ignition | £58 |
| Car key programming | £19 |
| Re-pinning of locks using existing locks | £26 per lock |
| Replacement of a damaged door / boot lock | £51 |
| Replacement of a damaged ignition lock | £58 |
| Business name | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Character Security and Locks Ltd, Harwich, CO12 | £27 | £145 |
| Clackton Locksmith, , CO12 | £36 | £147 |
| Cs Locksmiths-Domestic & Auto Locksmith, , CO4 | £38 | £174 |
| ASK Locksmiths, colchester, CO7 | £80 | £161 |
| Ace Locksmith, Colchester, CO3 | £30 | £125 |