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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:
  • Aluminium and Glass Doors
  • External Doors
  • UPVC Doors
  • Timber and Wood Doors
£
105
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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
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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.
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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.
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7
£
10
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10
£
20
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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.
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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.
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170
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220
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
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
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200
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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.
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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
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25
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