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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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 | 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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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 |
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 sock linings can be replaced if yours are already worn out. You can buy the linings so you can replace them by yourself or you can also bring your shoes to a repair shop for a sturdier result. | £ 9 | £ 18 | |
 | Shoes with buckled elastics may not be a very common style but cobblers can replace the elastics and buckles if you ever break them. | £ 6 | £ 12 | |
 | Shoes can be stretched to make them more comfortable to wear. Some materials stretch better than others. Talk you your local cobbler for advice. | £ 6 | £ 12 |
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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 | Replacing a key fob battery can be a bit tricky. It's best to use a local professional to ensure that the new battery is fitted correctly. Please note. You will need to call into a local locksmith shop to get your car key battery changed. It is unlikely that a mobile auto locksmith will offer this service.
If your remote key fob has stopped remotely opening the doors, it’s possible that the battery needs replacing. Also, if your car key only opens the doors intermittently, the battery cell may be getting running low.
You should be aware that if the battery in your fob is dead, you should still be able to start the car. A dead battery in your lkey will result in the remote locking and unlocking functionality stopping. In some keyless cars, this may not be the case.
A local specialist will be able to check the existing signal, change the battery and ensure it is sending a signal once the new battery is fitted. | £ 8 | £ 15 |
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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