Welcome To WhatsTheDamage.net!

We Are An Independent Website Set Up To Provide Transparency And Advice In The World Of Locksmith Prices, Shoe Repair Prices, Car Key Prices And Domestic Key Cutting Prices. We Have Also Listed Some General Price Guides For Other Services We Have Listed Only The Most Trusted Companies In the UK and Ireland, As Well As Providing Price Guides And Advice.

Locksmith Services & Prices

We look at, and compare locksmith prices throughout the UK

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
Price To Open And Replace A Chubb/Union Detainer High Security Lock These locks were popular in the 90's for timber doors hinged on the left or the right. They can be very expensive to replace.	£ 195	£ 250	Read More
Charge To Open a Nightlatch – (Late Night or Emergency) Most of the time, the reason why locksmiths charge a lot for their service is because of the clients’ urgency. If you need to change your locks immediately and outside the usual business hours, you may expect to pay more for the service. Along with this, locksmiths may also charge more if they have to travel a distance to get to you. A good locksmith should be able to open this in a matter of minutes with no damage to the lock, however if the lock has failed or the snib has malfunctioned, drilling may be the only option.	£ 75	£ 130	Read More
Charge To Change A Euro Cylinder (Non Emergency, Non Lockout) Euro Cylinder locks are most commonly seen on residential properties with UPVC doors. The prices quoted here are for non emergency callouts on standard (Non BS) euro locks. If you have lost the keys, and the door is locked, there will usually be an extra charge depending on the labour involved. In an emergency or out of hours situation, the prices will usually increase around 25 %. British Standard locks will usually be dearer also.	£ 75	£ 110	Read More

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Key Cutting Services & Prices

We look at domestic Key Cutting services and prices throughout the UK & Ireland

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
ABS Endurance Key Cutting Prices The ABS endurance lock has emerged in the market in 2020. The Endurance lock has been made for a specific door and window company in the UK. These locks are British Standard, 3 star locks of the highest quality. Your ABS Master Key Code is two letters followed by 7 numbers and then four more letters. The Key code begins with two Alpha Digits followed by seven numbers and a further four alpha digits* For example: MG2457877AFTA. On older models the code did not include the last two alpha digits. Currently not many key cutters are offering this service. If you are lucky enough to find someone, you may need to present your security card for authorisation.	£ 17	£ 26	Read More
Avocet ABS Key Cutting Prices Avocet ABS keys are a High Security key for the ABS 3 Star Cylinder. These keys can only be cut through an ABS Elite Centre. Usually ABS keys are cut on genuine ABS key blanks using state-of-the art machines to ensure a perfect fit every time. To become an elite centre, companies need to stock the cylinders so a certain investment is needed by the stockist. Bearing this in mind it is unlikely you will be able to get these cut in smaller shoe repairers or hardware stores. This also reflects the higher prices charged for these keys. It's more likely that key cutting locksmiths or dedicated key cutting shops may be able to help. If you have lost your card, a skilled key cutter should be able to help as long as you can show identification. You can find your local authorised ABS Key Centre Here.	£ 17.50	£ 24	Read More
MAUER Safe Key Price (65mm – 120 mm length) Mauer safes are common in the UK and Ireland. They are seen in safes made by Mauer, Chubb safes, President and a few others. They can be be tricky to get copied. Good calibrated machinery is necessary as well an an experienced Key Cutter or locksmith. When you get a new key cut you should always try to lock it and unlock it with the door open to ensure it operates correctly. If you try to do it in the closed position, and the key jams, it can cause a lot of trouble. Please allow a number of hours for this service.	£ 34	£ 49	Read More

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Shoe Repair Services & Prices

We list the main services your local Cobbler may offer, as well as prices guides and an Elite Shoe Repair Directory.

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
Gents Leather ½ Soles & Heels – Replacements and Repair Leather soles and heels, albeit very strong, can also be damaged with continued use. However, replacing them is pretty quick. Most cobblers can offer this service usually within 48 hours, depending on how busy they are.	£ 37	£ 55	Read More
Gents Leather ½ soles & Heels (best quality) Leather soles and heels can be replaced when they wear out and you can choose whether you want your replacement stitched or unstitched. There are different qualities of leather available. A high grade leather will be more expensive, but will last longer.	£ 43	£ 70	Read More
Re-attach Ladies Plastic Stiletto Heel Block (one shoe) Because of their composition, stilettos are more prone to breakage compared to other shoes. When that happens, you can go to a shoe repair shop and have them reattach your stiletto heel blocks. This usually involves adding screws and perhaps some glue to help the repair.	£ 10	£ 20	Read More

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Auto Locksmith / Vehicle Key / Car Fob Prices

We list many of the popular Vehicle keys and advise what you can expect to pay. Auto Locksmith Services are also included.

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
Old style ford vehicle key Old car keys can easily be cut by your local key cutter.	£ 10	£ 20	Read More
Ford Tibbe – Supply and cut: (NON TRANSPONDER)	£ 13	£ 20	Read More
Ford Transponder tibbe	£ 43	£ 75	Read More

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General Price Guides

Price guides for miscellaneous services

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
How Much Does It Cost For A Budget Watch Strap, Including Fitting? There are many different types of budget watch straps on the market. Most of which are made of genuine leather and other good quality materials.	£ 9.50	£ 16	Read More
budget watch strap including fitting Watch repair shops can change your watch strap for you for a small cost. They usually have watch straps available in-store for you to choose from.	£ 9	£ 23	Read More
Plain Name badge no logo engraved with 12 characters Engraving name badge is quick and simple. Any local engraving shop can do it for you.	£ 9	£ 25	Read More