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 repair hardware
Clear ✕- Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc. (Sacramento) — 9 customers reviewed a repair hardware 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.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 11 customers reviewed a repair hardware job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 91% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $350–400. 100% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith (Sacramento) — 4 customers reviewed a repair hardware job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $140–160.
- Sacramento Mobile Locksmith & Car Key (Sacramento) — 4 customers reviewed a repair hardware job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 5 customers reviewed a repair hardware job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Repair hardware” (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 repair hardware
The locksmith arrive on time change all my locks in my house in Folsom, did a professional work I recommended Technician was nice!!
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…
The Locksmith came to my mechanic shop, fix a new car key and program Great Locksmith service, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Very professional came quickly responded fast to text and call, and very quick to diagnose and solve the problem.
Quick, easy, and professional service. I was relieved that they took care of our problem so quickly (a key snapped off in the mailbox lock).
Val came out to do a re-key for us and in the process found some issues with the lock itself. He spent time fixing the lock to the point that it worked better than it ever has; so smooth now. I highly recommend if you need a locksmith you call Val over at 1hour locksmith!!
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.