Locksmith Job Guide
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Replacing locks can be a simple cylinder swap or a more complex mortice or smart-hardware job that may need carpentry or programming.
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National average$1,040 – $4,258
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Pricing guide
Cost is driven mainly by the lock type and the condition of the door and frame. Mortice or multipoint replacements often require extra carpentry and fitting time, while premium smart or certified hardware usually adds material and programming time. Call-out fees, hourly labour and after-hours attendance can also affect the final price.
Lock mechanism type
Mortice and multipoint mechanisms generally take longer to replace than standard cylinder locks due to added complexity.
Door and frame condition
Repair or replacement of a damaged or misaligned door/frame adds carpentry time and can significantly increase the scope of work.
Smart and high-security hardware
Premium electronic or certified locks typically involve higher-cost parts and extra time for programming or configuration.
Customer-supplied hardware
If you provide the lock, contractors usually need this declared beforehand to avoid duplicate purchasing or incompatible parts.
Call-out, labour and timing
A call-out fee and hourly labour rate are applied, and after-hours or urgent attendance is usually charged at a higher rate.
Estimated range
$1,040 – $4,258
Based on common scope patterns and current market rates.
- 1$200 – $558
- 2$305 – $1,020
- 3$410 – $1,483
- 4$515 – $1,945
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