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Common jobs & typical prices
Locked out (emergency)
£75–£180
Emergency entry, non-destructive where possible
Lock change / upgrade
£80–£250
New BS3621 lock, multipoint lock, smart lock installation
After burglary
£100–£400
Emergency board-up, lock replacement, security assessment
Key cutting / access control
£40–£200
Spare key cutting, access control systems, key safes
* Prices are indicative guides updated in real time based on time of day and day of week. Your exact quote depends on location, complexity, and parts. All prices include VAT.
**How EzeAla locksmith dispatch works**
Describe the situation — locked out, broken lock, post-burglary, lock upgrade — and EzeAla dispatches to verified locksmiths in your area. For lockout emergencies, dispatch goes simultaneously to all available locksmiths. Most lockouts are resolved within an hour from job creation.
Before any work begins, the locksmith provides a written quote through the EzeAla app. You accept before they start. Payment is held in Stripe escrow and released 48 hours after completion. No nasty surprises.
**What to expect from a non-destructive entry**
A skilled locksmith can open most standard UK residential locks using picking, bumping, or decoder tools. Drilling is typically only needed for high-security locks that have been damaged, or where lock picking would take longer than drilling is worth. Always ask the locksmith to confirm their intended method before they start.
**After a burglary**
If your property has been burgled, you need two things immediately: evidence preservation (don't touch anything until police attend) and security restoration (emergency boarding and lock change). EzeAla's emergency dispatch can have a locksmith at your property within 30 minutes for boarding-up and lock replacement. The security assessment report they provide is typically accepted by insurance companies.
**Lock standards for insurance compliance**
Most UK home insurers require a BS3621 deadlock on external doors and, for multipoint locks, a PAS24-certified lock. Failure to have the correct locks can invalidate your insurance claim after a break-in. EzeAla locksmiths will advise on your current compliance and quote for any upgrades needed.
**Typical locksmith job costs**
- Emergency lockout: £75–£180
- Standard lock change: £80–£200
- High-security lock upgrade (BS3621): £150–£350
- Multipoint lock replacement: £200–£400
- After-burglary board-up and lock change: £150–£500
- Key safe installation: £80–£200
Frequently asked questions
Will the locksmith break my door? +
Experienced locksmiths almost always achieve non-destructive entry using picking, bumping, or bypass techniques. Drilling is a last resort. Always ask for a quote before any work begins.
What should I do if I've been burgled? +
Call the police first (101 for non-emergency, 999 if ongoing). Then call EzeAla for emergency boarding-up and lock replacement. Don't touch anything until police attend.
What is a BS3621 lock? +
BS3621 is the British Standard for insurance-approved deadlocks. Many home insurance policies require a BS3621 lock on external doors. Our locksmiths can advise on compliance.
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