How much do locksmiths cost?
Most customers pay around $173 per job. The most common job, lock rekeying, usually runs $133–$323. 97% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best locksmiths for building lockouts
Clear ✕- ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC (Sacramento) — 34 customers reviewed a building lockouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120. 100% called the price fair.
- Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc. (Sacramento) — 41 customers reviewed a building lockouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $80–100. 100% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus (Columbus) — 37 customers reviewed a building lockouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–150. 100% called the price fair.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 27 customers reviewed a building lockouts job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 67% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith (Sacramento) — 18 customers reviewed a building lockouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $140–160. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Building lockouts” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about building lockouts
Rafael was AMAZING! He managed to open an IMPOSSIBLE lock for me. Thank you so much!
Very professional and came out very quickly and responsible definitely recommend
I lost the key to my storage and they were able to help me out at a very reasonable price. As well as went above and beyond to accommodate my family in the midst of a difficult time. They arrived promptly, were easy to reach and really friendly amazing people. I would recommend this be your first call for all your…
I just brought my first home went to change my locks it was all good until I got to the last lock screws was stripped to hell I beat it tried to bust it off and nothing bash came and saved me at 11:30pm had it fixed in 20 mins on a Sunday night and tomorrow is a holiday this here is a great company and bash is the…
My daughter was locked out of her room and no one had a key to the old lock. Nick, our technician, was dispatched quickly, and was courteous and skilled! He got the door unlocked within a few minutes too. Great service, though I thought the cost was a little high.
They were proficient, efficient fast and very affordable. I will definitely use them again and I suggest you do the same great service.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock rekeying | $133 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Car lockouts | $76 | $100 | $131 | 98% |
| Building lockouts | $96 | $133 | $176 | 94% |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | $95 | $139 | $304 | 99% |
| Car digital & remote key reprogramming | $144 | $214 | $371 | 99% |
| Car key copying | $141 | $160 | $282 | 100% |
| Door lock & bolt hardware installation | $159 | $246 | $371 | 100% |
| Coded key copying | $188 | $246 | $417 | 97% |
Best locksmiths by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a locksmith cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $173 (middle half $139–$315 last month). The cheapest common job is car lockouts at about $100; the priciest is door lock & bolt hardware installation at about $246.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good locksmith?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 1.2%), whether the owner answers complaints (41% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
7,271 Google reviews of 20 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 7,271 Google reviews of 20 top-rated locksmiths nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.