Locksmith Costs in Dulwich: 2026 Price Guide

Our price list

Emergency lockout (non-destructive entry): from £65. Anti-snap euro cylinder supplied and fitted: from £55. Standard cylinder replacement: from £55. BS3621 five-lever mortice deadlock installation: from £85. UPVC multipoint gearbox replacement including parts: from £95. UPVC door repair and realignment: from £65. Smart lock supply, installation and configuration: from £120. Key cutting: from £8. Burglary securing and boarding: from £85. Commercial callout: from £85.

Every price is confirmed fixed before we start. The quote is the invoice — if the job turns out simpler than expected, you pay the quoted price, not a penny more.

What affects the price

Four things move a locksmith quote: the hardware (a 3-star anti-snap cylinder costs more than a standard one, and rightly so), the door type (a mortice installation on a timber door takes longer than a cylinder swap), the fault complexity (a simple realignment versus a full mechanism replacement), and parts availability (we carry the common parts; rare mechanisms may need ordering).

What shouldn't affect the price: the time of day. We charge the same at 3am as at 3pm — no night surcharges, no weekend premiums, no bank holiday markups.

How to spot rogue pricing

The classic pattern: a suspiciously low quote on the phone (£29! £39!), then a much larger bill on the doorstep once your door is open and you're committed. Warning signs include refusing to give a firm price before attending, adding a 'call-out fee' that wasn't mentioned, drilling immediately without attempting non-destructive entry, and insisting the lock 'must' be replaced when it could be repaired.

Protect yourself: get the price confirmed before they set off, ask whether drilling will be needed and why, and check for a real local address and reviews — not just a mobile number and a generic website.

Questions about this topic

Is there a call-out fee? +

Not with us. No call-out fee, no hidden charges — the fixed price we quote before starting is the price on the invoice.

Do locksmiths charge more at night? +

Some do. We don't — our pricing is identical 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays.

Can I get a fixed price over the phone? +

For most standard jobs, yes. Describe the lock type, door type and whether it's a repair or replacement and we'll quote fixed. For complex diagnoses we'll confirm the price on-site after assessment — before starting any work.