What a Brisbane
locksmith actually
costs in 2026
Itemised pricing for every service we provide. Agreed on the phone before any van is dispatched, confirmed before work starts, and the same as the prices on this page.
Most Brisbane locksmith
websites don't list prices.
The reason is straightforward: locksmith pricing is one of the easiest places to bait and switch a customer, and rogue operators rely on it. A $19 callout fee in a sponsored ad. Hundreds of dollars on the invoice once the lock is drilled.
We publish the numbers because doing so is the only way to make the difference visible. Every price below is current 2025 Brisbane pricing. The total is confirmed on the phone before any van is dispatched, and it does not change once we arrive.
Every service, every price
2025 Brisbane rates. Confirmed on the phone before dispatch.
| Service | Price guide | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Response Call Out | From $79 | Available |
| Lockout / Door Unlock Service | From $160 | Available |
| Professional Locksmith Labour | On quote | Available |
| After Hours Service | Surcharge applies | Available |
| Weekend Service | Surcharge applies | Available |
| Public Holiday Service | Surcharge applies | Available |
| Card & Contactless Payments | Small surcharge | Accepted |
| Special Door Adjustments | From $120 | Available |
| Service | Price guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Pin Cylinder Rekey | From $65 / cyl | + callout fee |
| 6-Pin Cylinder Rekey | From $75 / cyl | + callout fee |
Rekeying is the most cost-effective way to change who can open a lock after a move or lost key. Same lock, new keys, old keys stop working immediately.
| Lock type | Price guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DK Lock Installation | From $220 | Supply & fit |
| Single Cylinder Deadbolt | From $280 | Supply & fit |
| Double Cylinder Deadbolt | From $340 | Supply & fit |
| Entrance Set Lock | From $320 | Supply & fit |
| Cylinder type | Price guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Cylinder | From $180 | Supply & fit |
| Oval Cylinder | From $190 | Supply & fit |
| Half Turn Snib Cylinder | From $220 | Supply & fit |
| 360° Cylinder | From $220 | Supply & fit |
| Trilock Cylinder | From $260 | Supply & fit |
| Mechanism type | Price guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Door Mechanism | From $320 | Supply & fit |
| Lockwood Large Rim Deadlatch | From $340 | Supply & fit |
| Lockwood Small Rim Nightlatch | From $260 | Supply & fit |
| Oval Commercial Bolt Mechanism | From $340 | Supply & fit |
| Oval Commercial Latch Mechanism | From $340 | Supply & fit |
| Oval Residential Mortice Mechanism | From $320 | Supply & fit |
| Glass Sliding Door Mechanism | From $260 | Supply & fit |
All prices are starting guides inclusive of GST. Exact price confirmed on the phone before any van is dispatched.
What can affect the final price
These are the only genuine factors. They are explained and agreed on site before any additional work proceeds.
After hours, weekend, and public holiday surcharges apply outside business hours. The exact rate is confirmed on the call before dispatch.
High security, restricted, or non-standard hardware may affect price. Always explained and agreed before proceeding.
After break-ins the frame sometimes needs additional repair work beyond the lock itself. Quoted separately and confirmed before starting.
Rekey and cylinder pricing scales per cylinder. Total confirmed on the call once you give us the count — no surprises on the invoice.
Traffic, distance within our service area, parking, or how busy we are. None of these affect the final invoice. The price quoted on the phone is the price you pay.
How to spot dodgy locksmith pricing
A $15 or $19 callout in a sponsored ad is bait. The real bill arrives after the lock is drilled and is typically three to five times the advertised amount.
Any legitimate locksmith can give a price range for a standard job over the phone. Refusing to do so is a strong indicator the final number will be whatever they think they can charge.
Reputable Brisbane locksmiths take card on completion. Requiring cash upfront or advance payment before work starts is rarely a good sign.
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Every credential below is verifiable against a public register or a certificate we can provide on request.
QLD Security Provider Licence 4512789
Our licence number is displayed on every page. You can verify it at the Queensland Government licence register before making any booking.
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Price confirmed on the call before any van is dispatched. Most Brisbane callouts reach you in 15 to 30 minutes. Card and contactless accepted on completion.