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 repair
Clear ✕- ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC (Sacramento) — 19 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $150–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 6 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $350–400. 100% called the price fair.
- Sacramento Mobile Locksmith & Car Key (Sacramento) — 7 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 3 customers reviewed a door lock & bolt hardware repair 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.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Door lock & bolt hardware repair” (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 repair
Very quick and professional. Came to change my locks and did it super quick. Would work with again
NIck was wonderful. We had an old lock broken and unable to secure our front door. He tried many ways to resolve and ultimately was able to work up a solution. Until we could get the door repaired. He was kind and thoughtful. Cleaned up after the work. Tested is great. And really knew his stuff. Thanks to…
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.…
Fast reliable locksmith and knows what he's doing if your looking for a locksmith he's the man
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.
Amazing service, very cooperative and great recommendations on the best way to install and repair the locks. Will recommended him 10/10 times!
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.