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locksmith actually
costs in 2026
The starting prices for every job we do, on one page. You get an estimate on the phone, and the final price is confirmed with you on site before any work begins.
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 a minimum starting price. You get an estimate on the phone, and the final price is confirmed with you on site before any work begins.
Every service, every price
Minimum starting prices. The full price is confirmed on site before work begins.
| Service | Price guide | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Callout | ||
| Callout fee, any hour, any day | $30 | Available |
| Lock opening | ||
| Lock opening / lockout, non-destructive entry | Included in the callout | Available |
| Lock installation | ||
| Lock rekey (per cylinder) | $15 | Available |
| Lock replacement | $120 | Available |
| New lock installation | $150 | Available |
| Smart lock installation | $180 | Available |
| Car keys | ||
| Car keys cut, coded and programmed | Quoted on the call | See car keys → |
All prices shown are minimum starting prices. The full price is confirmed on site before work begins, and itemised in your job summary. Every job includes a free home safety consultation: the technician helps you choose the right lock for your door and budget.
What can affect the final price
These are the only genuine factors. They are explained and agreed on site before any additional work proceeds.
Some jobs need additional hardware or a second cylinder. Any extra parts are explained and agreed on site before the work goes ahead.
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, and the day or hour you call. None of these change the price. The estimate you get on the phone is confirmed on site before any work begins.
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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You get an estimate on the call, and the final price is confirmed with you on site before any work begins. Most Brisbane callouts reach you in 15 to 30 minutes.