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 fit an Internal digital door lock (fresh installation) Digital door locks can be installed on a variety of doors: Aluminium and Glass Doors External Doors UPVC Doors Timber and Wood Doors	£ 105	£ 160	Read More
Charge to open a BS 5 lever mortice lock and change the lock (Non Emergency) 5-lever mortice dead locks are commonly used on wooden doors. They lock on both sides as they get fitted WITHIN the door rather than ON the door.	£ 95	£ 140	Read More
Charge To Open A Non BS 5 Lever Mortice Lock & Replace The Lock (During Daytime Working Hours) Unlike most locks that are placed on the surface of the door, the 5-lever mortice lock is fitted within the door. It locks from both the outside and the inside of the door using a key.	£ 90	£ 135	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
Price to Shorten Belts Shortening a belt often based on how the belt is connected to the buckle, a professional cobbler will normally shorten it without difficulty.	£ 12	£ 14	Read More
Price of Leather Heel Repair Leather heeled shoes are prone to damage when used regularly. Fortunately, getting them repaired and/or replaced is relatively quick and easy.	£ 15	£ 20	Read More
Price to Restich Soles – Welted Welted shoes are made the old-fashioned way, with the sole attached to a welt (a leather strip that runs along the outside of the shoe) rather than the lining. This can seem meaningless, but it results in shoes that are more durable, waterproof, and long-lasting.	£ 6	£ 8	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
Cost of Spare Nissan Qashqai Key (Aftermarket) This is an aftermarket Nissan Qashqai spare key. If you take your car to a shop or a locksmith on your own, this is the cost. When you hire a locksmith to come to your home, you should expect to pay around 30% more. This is for a spare key, if you lost all your keys, click here. Do note that it will be more expensive. PLEASE NOTE: There is an inherent software issue with some of these vehicles which means that programming a spare key can immobilise the vehicle. Please use a reputable Auto Locksmith for this one folks! Not someone on Facebook who's offering to do it for £60. If they damage your vehicle, your car will need to be send to the dealer and the repair costs can be up to £2000.	£ 170	£ 220	Read More
Cost of a Spare Volkswagen Polo Key (Aftermarket) This is for a Volkswagen Polo spare aftermarket key. This is the price if you bring your car to an auto shop or a locksmith. When you hire a locksmith to come to your place, the cost is typically a tad higher. This is for a spare key, if you've lost all of your keys, go to this page. Please keep in mind that it will be more costly.	£ 130	£ 165	Read More
Price of a Spare Audi A3 Key (Aftermarket) This is an Audi A3 aftermarket key. This is the price if you drive your car to an auto shop or a locksmith on your own. You should expect to pay about 30% more if you hire a locksmith to come to your house. This is for a spare key, if you lost all your keys, click here. Do note that it will be more expensive.	£ 155	£ 200	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