Locksmith Prices
If you’ve been locked out of your home or car, a professional locksmith can help you to regain access. Depending on the key type, lock, time of day and location, locksmith fees prices vary from R500 to R3500.
Locksmiths can cut new keys, repair broken locks and make new car transponders and remotes.
Below is a useful table with the average cost of locksmith services:
Average Locksmith Prices
| Locksmith Services Price List | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Lockout | R500 | R1500 |
| House Lockout | R500 | R1500 |
| Car key replacement with new remote and programming (no transponder) | R1500 | R2500 |
| Car key replacement plus new transponder | R2000 | R3500 |
| Car key replacement (no transponder) | R850 | R2000 |
| Car key replacement (including coding & new remote) | R2300 | R4500 |
| Car key replacement (includes coding & remote) | R1500 | R2500 |
| Smart car key replacement | R2000 | R3500 |
| Repair of key stuck in lock | R650 | R1000 |
| General door key replacement | R500 | R700 |
What Determines the Price of a Locksmith?
The price of locksmith services depends on various factors:
- How far the locksmith must travel to you
- Brand of your lock
- Time of day
- Type of day (eg. weekday, public holiday, weekend)
- Special equipment used
- Labour involved
- Time taken to repair lock and cut new keys
Independent locksmiths generally charge less than larger locksmith businesses, and Pretoria and Johannesburg locksmiths tend to be slightly more expensive than Durban, Bloemfontein and Cape Town locksmith professionals.
Car Locksmith Call-Out Fees
Locked out of your car or lost your car keys? A locksmith can easily gain access into your car or replace your car key, remote or smart key.
Car locksmith call-out fees will depend on where your car is located, how far the locksmith must travel and if any special equipment is needed.
You can expect to pay between R 500 to R 4500 for a car locksmith, depending on the type of key to be replaced. New smart keys, transponders and remotes cost more than simply replacing a car key.
General Locksmith Costs
General locksmith costs refer to the replacement of regular door keys and lock repairs.
If you’ve lost your house keys, a professional locksmith can easily make new keys for you.
Replacing normal door keys ranges from R500 to R700. If the key is stuck in the lock or you want the lock replaced, the price ranges from R650 to R1000.
It’s always a good idea to replace your door locks if you’ve moved into a new house and a professional locksmith can help with this.
Emergency Locksmith Prices
Emergency locksmith prices come into effect after hours and are higher than locksmith fees during normal office hours (8am to 5pm).
You can expect to pay emergency locksmith prices when:
- It is a public holiday or the weekend
- You need a locksmith after hours
- Urgent locksmith services are needed
