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
Legge Restricted key 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	Read More
ERA 3 star cylinder key (red head) 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	Read More
Yale Patented cylinder key 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	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
Ladies Leather ½ Soles – Repairs and Replacements Replacement soles for ladies shoes are easily available through shoe repair stores. Depending on the type and thickness they are glued or stitched on.	£ 22	£ 32	Read More
Gents Stick-on Soles Stick-on soles are there to provide anti-slip properties for the shoes and also to remedy small tears on soles before the damage gets worse. If you haven’t been to a shoe repair shop before, consider choosing an independant one as they may charge less. Bigger repair companies tend to be more expensive as they have bigger overheads. Nevertheless, there’s no harm in doing research and comparing prices before you decide on a shop.	£ 16	£ 24	Read More
Gents Resin ½ Soles – Replacements and Repair If you need a replacement resin sole, your local shoe repair shop should be able to help you with it. Prices vary depending on the location and the process used to repair the sole.	£ 20	£ 30	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