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
Price For Stiletto Heel Replacement (Pair) Damaged stiletto heels can be quickly repaired with quality replacement heels. These replacements are usually made of plastic, metal or both. Prices can vary depending on the size and quality of the replacements.	£ 8.50	£ 12	Read More
Ladies Standard Heels Requiring a 2-inch Heel – Repair and Replacements The larger the heel replacement, the more costly it will be. The quality of material is another price factor.	£ 8.50	£ 14.50	Read More
Cost Of Ladies Heels Requiring Larger Heel Repair Repairing women’s heels with a large heel, the size of which usually found on mens heels.	£ 11	£ 17	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
All Lost Keys of Vauxhall Corsa This page is for anyone who has a Vauxhall Corsa key that has been misplaced or stolen. If you just need a spare, click here.	£ 190	£ 260	Read More
Key Locked Inside Car – Charge to Open Vehicle (Emergency / Out of Hours) Sticky situations such as losing or damaging your keys or being locked outside of your car are unavoidable. There's no fixed cost to open a locked car— prices may vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. Some vehicles need to be bypassed or picked open. In most cases, nondestructive methods are utilized to ensure no damage on your property, but some locks need to be drilled on rare occasions. Whatever the case may be, you should contact competent technicians immediately. Skilled auto locksmiths can effortlessly formulate plans of action when you come to them for help. Availing lockout services generally cost more for emergencies compared to usual working hours. Note that prices may be higher at night, on weekends, and during holidays.	£ 120	£ 150	Read More
Ford Transit Custom Ignition Replacement Price This is a common issue in Ford Transits. Ford Transit Custom Ignition Replacement is a much requested auto locksmith service. Ford Transit Customs are a great looking, and reliable van, but they have some serious issues when it comes to their ignitions. Do not be too concerned, a reliable Auto Locksmith can help Ford Transit Custom ignition problems have been around for 20 years. They have always been known to wear down, but on the old MK7 Transit, this general wear and tear wouldn’t cause any issues for around 8-10 years, but with more recent models, for many people the problem will appear much sooner.	£ 300	£ 425	Read More

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General Price Guides

Price guides for miscellaneous services

Service Provided	Average Price	Top Price	More Information
Metal strap alteration (remove 4 links) Metal straps from watches can easily be removed as the chain itself has been designed to allow resizing and readjusting.	£ 8	£ 12	Read More
Standard .7 186 mineral glass replacement Mineral glass is the most common type of glass used in watches. The manner by which this glass is produced helps make it more scratch-resistant compared to other types of watch glass.	£ 27	£ 65	Read More
Miyota 6m12 type movement replacement For the past four decades, Miyota has been the trusted movement manufacturer for many different brands worldwide. The company has a factory in Japan where they produce high quality movements at high speed production rates.	£ 34	£ 65	Read More