In various situations it is advisable to replace the lock of your front door or exterior door. When you have just moved places, it is advisable to replace all locks, because you can almost never be sure that additional keys have been created in the past. It is a scary thought that an old resident still has a key to your home. Another reason to have your lock replaced would be that your lock is outdated or even defective. In this case you are forced to have a new lock installed. Finally, replacing locks is also part of burglary prevention. In this situation you choose, after consultation with a certified locksmith, to replace your lock with a lock that offers more security.
The cost of replacing a lock varies widely. The price of replacing a lock depends, among other things, on the type of lock, the SKG score of the lock and the cylinder size.
Three types of cylinder locks can be distinguished.
In addition to cylinder locks, there are also pin locks. This type of lock works with metal pins instead of a cylinder. The key of a pin lock has four teeth and is cross-shaped.
Most locks have the SKG quality mark of the Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw. This quality mark has a star-based rating system:
The size of the cylinder is also an important cost factor when replacing a lock. The size of the cylinder depends on the thickness of the door. Cylinder sizes have an outside size and an inside size. The standard size is 30mm, but this can go up to 70mm, for example. The cost of replacing your lock is therefore higher with a thicker door. An installed cilinder should never stick out more then 3mm on the outside.
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If you want to have your lock replaced by a verified locksmith, then you have come to the right place at Locksmith.nl. With over 40 locksmith throughout the Netherlands, locksmiths can replace your lock throughout the Netherlands and in most cases we are on site within 30 minutes. There is always a locksmith near me, or better said, there is always a locksmith near you!
Below you find the all-inclusive fees we charge for opening doors free of damage in emergency situation. Prices include VAT.
* All prices are including VAT, traveling costs
** So please be aware you need to add the call-out charges to the daily rates ;)
*** An emergency-lock is included (euro profile 30/30mm), but this is just a temporary solution. It’s always better to get an SKG certified lock right away!
For your safety, our payment process is completely digital on the locksmith platform with iDEAL and Credit Card payments. This way you avoid unpleasant surprises like defect payment machines or dodgy cash payments.
If a lock needs to be replaced, there will be additional hardware costs. The Locksmith will inform you up front about the costs.
A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged if you cancel the job after it is booked and the locksmith is heading towards you.