How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in Perth?

How much does a locksmith cost

A Complete Price Guide for Hiring a Locksmith in Perth

Losing your keys or getting locked out of your own home or car can happen at any time. That means having the phone number of a reliable locksmith in Perth on-hand can prove to be a lifesaver. An experienced locksmith company will promptly respond to your calls and provide immediate assistance with your lock and security needs.

The question most people really want to know is — “how much does a locksmith cost?

While price isn’t always an indicator of quality, knowing what you can expect to pay when hiring a locksmith is oftentimes helpful. Outlined below is a handy locksmith price guide that will give you an idea of the cost a particular locksmith service Perth businesses will typically charge.

Open a House Door: $125 to $180 (during business hours)

Locksmith to Open a House Door
Getting a locksmith to open a house door starts at $125 if it’s a straight forward opening

Opening a house door is one of the most common services offered by a locksmith. You can expect to pay from $125 up to as much as $180 during business hours (8:00am – 5:00pm). This cost includes the service call.

On the rare occasion, the locksmith has no success in picking the lock he may need to drill the lock open, and the price will go up if the lock needs to be replaced and keyed alike to the existing key. This ranges from $55.00 upwards depending on the type of lock and keys needed. Always use a Member of the Master Locksmith Association as they have the highest credentials and they have a code of integrity and will answer to the board if there are any problems.

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Rekey Locks on Your House and Windows: $30 to $55

Locksmith to Change Locks
Rekeying the locks on doors and windows start at $30 per lock

There are many reasons for getting your locks on your house and windows changed. Perhaps you’d like to replace them with more secure locks. Maybe you’ve recently moved to a new home and you would like to make sure that nobody else but you have a key.

Lock Stock & Farrell will charge from $30-$40 per lock plus keys $7.50 and the service callout fee of $99.

If on a standard common key way, we can key them so all the locks work on the same key. This makes finding the right key for the back door so much easier because all your locks work off the one key!

Window and Patio Bolts locks can be changed and keyed alike as well.

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Unlock a Car: $150 to $190 – higher for European models

Locked out of car
Unlocking a car door starts at $150

Locking yourself out of your car is something that eventually happens to everybody. Of course, you’ll want a courteous and prompt professional to come and get you back in your car as quickly as possible. The price you will pay to unlock the vehicle will depend on the type of lock you have installed. Most basic cars Japanese, Korean and Australian car makes are easier to open so the price would range from $150-$190.

European cars and more up market cars have higher security levels including seals so the price goes up for these vehicles. And a new level of tools (special high end picks and equipment) is required so the price ranges from $300-$500 just to open the door. The skill level is higher to pick these car locks open.

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Make a New Car Key: $180+

It’s always a good idea to get replacement car keys just in case you may accidentally lose the original one or you want someone else to have a spare. If you’re one of the unlucky ones to lose your only key, you’ll have to call a locksmith to make a new car key. The price of a car key replacement depends on the make and model, but you can except to pay $180 or more for one.

Disconnecting the engine immobiliser may also be required and costs start at $50.00 for this service.

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New Car Key Transponder: from $395

New Car Key Transponder
New car key transponders start at $395

Transponder keys are implanted with a chip that has its own unique serial number. Your car will only start if it successfully recognises this serial number, which is also embedded in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If you’ve lost or damaged your key transponder, you can hire a reliable, licensed locksmith in Perth to replace it for you.

The price of a car key transponder replacement goes upwards of $1,000 depending on vehicle make and model. If you need to have the key transponder replaced, you’ll need to provide your locksmith with the VIN number, year, make, and model of your vehicle, as well as the original key (if available).

Call-Out Fees: $99 to $180

The locksmith rates for call outs typically range from $99 to $180. In addition to the actual cost of labour, your locksmith may charge you to come to your house or vehicle and do his job. This is a service call, and then the locksmith will charge for what needs to be done on top of this.

If you hire a locksmith to unlock your car, you will pay around $150-$190 for the actual unlocking plus the service call. This fee depends on how far away your house or vehicle is located from the locksmith.

Emergency & After-Hours Surcharges: $198 to $220

How much does a locksmith cost if you call after hours? This depends on the company you work with, the service you need and the overall labour. In most cases, the average price is between $198 and $220. You will be charged a normal fee if you call an expert during business hours, but the cost increases if you call them outside this time frame.

Unless it’s an emergency that requires immediate assistance (e.g. losing your car keys or getting locked out of your house) from a locksmith, you may want to wait until their business hours.

Where practical before booking, ask for a complete locksmith price list that includes callout fees and after hours surcharges. It’s a good idea to do your research before you even need a locksmith so you can have their phone number on-hand if the unforeseeable happens.

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