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 door lock & bolt hardware installation
Clear ✕- Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc. (Sacramento) — 21 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 100% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith (Sacramento) — 9 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 100% called the price fair.
- ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC (Sacramento) — 5 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 6 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 100% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus (Columbus) — 4 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $150–200.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Door lock & bolt hardware installation” (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 door lock & bolt hardware installation
The locksmith arrive on time change all my locks in my house in Folsom, did a professional work I recommended Technician was nice!!
Thank you Bash for your knowledge and great service! He was on time and knew exactly what to do. Thank you again for your swift and honest work! 10 out 10 service!
The locksmith change my locks in Sacramento and rekey very fast, nice and affordable. The locksmith was very professional good price as well. I highly recommend.
Jack was very professional, explained everything, gave recommendations (which asked), very friendly and did a great job.
I called and they delivered. Christian was so polite and made me feel comfortable and confident in his work at the same time. I even needed to have an adjustment to the door and he came right back out. This is definitely a business that stands behind all of their work and ensures 100% customers satisfaction. In the…
10/10 would recommend Snap & Crack Locksmith for all your locksmith needs! I reached out to them a few weeks ago regarding one of the historic properties I manage in the Old North (Open Air School - Columbus). The panic bar system previously installed wasn’t holding up to the use and abuse of day to day operations.…
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.