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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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 | Digital door locks can be installed on a variety of doors:
| £ 105 | £ 160 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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 |
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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 | 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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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 |
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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 | This is for a Vauxhall Corsa spare aftermarket key. This is the price if you take your car to a shop or a locksmith on your own. When you hire a locksmith to come to your place, the cost is typically about 30% higher. This is for a spare key, if you lost all your keys, click here. Do note that it will be more expensive. | £ 110 | £ 130 | |
 | This is for a spare, aftermarket key for a Ford Focus. This is price if you are bringing your car to a shop or to a locksmith directly. If you call a locksmith out to come to you, the price will usually be around 30% dearer. If you've lost all of your keys, click here. It's worth noting that it'll cost more. | £ 140 | £ 180 | |
 | This is for an aftermarket Volkswagen Golf 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. If you've lost all of your keys, click here for a spare key. It's worth noting that it'll cost more. | £ 140 | £ 180 |
General Price Guides
Price guides for miscellaneous services
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 | 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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | Engraving name badge is quick and simple. Any local engraving shop can do it for you. | £ 9 | £ 25 |
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