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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
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 | 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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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 |
Key Cutting Services & Prices
We look at domestic Key Cutting services and prices throughout the UK & Ireland
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 | Restricted keys mean only a signatory is allowed to have it cut.
These are older style keys and the restriction has expired, which means copy keys are available. However only an experienced professional will stock the correct blanks. | £ 7 | £ 12 | |
 | These ERA 3 Star "red head" keys normally have a key code starting with ""6Y"", printed on the neck of the key underneath the head cover. ERA 3 star locks are high security and are commonly found on uPVC doors. | £ 7.50 | £ 12 | |
 | These patented keys have been on the market since 2018. They are more expensive to buy wholesale than regular, non patented keys.
If you are unsure if yours is patented, take a close look at each side of your key. It will say patented in small writing around or under the head. Most key cutters will still be able to cut these but they will cost more. | £ 7 | £ 10 |
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.
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 | Damaged stiletto heels can be quickly repaired with quality replacement heels. These replacements are usually made of plastic, metal or both. Prices can vary depending on the size and quality of the replacements. | £ 8.50 | £ 12 | |
 | The larger the heel replacement, the more costly it will be. The quality of material is another price factor. | £ 8.50 | £ 14.50 | |
 | Repairing women’s heels with a large heel, the size of which usually found on mens heels. | £ 11 | £ 17 |
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.
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 | Old car keys can easily be cut by your local key cutter. | £ 10 | £ 20 | |
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 | £ 43 | £ 75 |
General Price Guides
Price guides for miscellaneous services
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 | Metal straps from watches can easily be removed as the chain itself has been designed to allow resizing and readjusting. | £ 8 | £ 12 | |
 | Mineral glass is the most common type of glass used in watches. The manner by which this glass is produced helps make it more scratch-resistant compared to other types of watch glass. | £ 27 | £ 65 | |
 | For the past four decades, Miyota has been the trusted movement manufacturer for many different brands worldwide. The company has a factory in Japan where they produce high quality movements at high speed production rates. | £ 34 | £ 65 |
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