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 installation
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ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC (Sacramento) — 14 customers reviewed a 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.
Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc. (Sacramento) — 11 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $140–160.
Royal Locksmith LLC (Columbus) — 8 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $300–350. 100% called the price fair.
Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 7 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
1 Hour Locksmith (Sacramento) — 10 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “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 installation
Mr. Locksmith Sacramento …The locksmith arrive on time change all my locks in my house in Folsom, did a professional work I recommended Technician was nice!!
ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INCVery quick and professional. Came to change my locks and did it super quick. Would work with again
Royal Locksmith LLCThe technician/locksmith came out in a timely manner and started working right away. He came out and programmed my PCM which is not to easy job hats off too you. But he got my car running and key fob working but ran into a problem relearning the crankshaft system and didn't know what to do after that but told me…
1 Hour LocksmithExcellent Locksmith Service I recently had all the locks on my back door apartment and couldn’t be happier with the service. The locksmith arrived on time, explained my options clearly, and worked efficiently without cutting corners. The new locks feel solid and secure, and the pricing was fair for the quality of…
Sacramento Mobile Locksmi…Fast reliable locksmith and knows what he's doing if your looking for a locksmith he's the man
ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INCThe 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.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INCExperts Score 82💲Best value
Quickey Low Cost Auto Key & Locksmithvalue better than 98% of peers🛠️Best workmanshipSnap & Crack Locksmithcraft better than 94%🛡️Most reliableMr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
Swift Locksmith5.00★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive owner
24 Hour Locksmith of Columbusreplies to 81% of 1–3★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.