Locksmith prices

💰 At Locksmith.nl every job starts at the €75 start rate, which covers the call-out, the travel and the VAT. The work is added on top: +€75 to open your door, so €150 total during the day, all-in. A new cylinder is +€75 for SKG ★★ or +€125 for SKG ★★★, so €150 or €200 total during the day, all-in. In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 or €275 total. At weekends during the day there is no surcharge. You hear your total on the phone before we set off.

Locksmith costs depend on several factors, such as the urgency of the job, the time of day (day or night), and the specific services required. During the day rates are usually lower, but for emergencies or work outside regular office hours the costs can rise. The important thing is that a reliable locksmith always gives clear information up front about the expected costs: labour, any call-out fees and material costs. Be wary of locksmiths advertising very low start rates; this often leads to additional costs that significantly inflate the final amount. Choose a locksmith who is transparent about their rates and check reviews from previous customers.

🔍🔐 You recognise a reliable locksmith by positive reviews, a registered Chamber of Commerce (KVK) number, an informative “about us” page, and an owner who is findable online (think LinkedIn) and quoted in, for example, news articles.

Locksmith.nl regularly makes the news: we’re legit, honest and transparent. It’s no coincidence that locksmith.nl is in the news 🎥. Finding a reliable locksmith takes some care. Look at the online presence: a professional website with clear information about services, rates and contact details is a good sign. A reliable locksmith has a valid KVK number. Online reviews give insight into quality, so watch both positive and negative experiences. An informative “about us” page and the findability of the owner show that the company communicates openly and transparently. Don’t hesitate to make contact directly; a reliable locksmith always answers your questions.

🚪 At Locksmith.nl you open a door for €150 all-in during the day, VAT and call-out fees included: the €75 start rate plus €75 for the opening itself. In the evening or at night a one-off €75 surcharge applies, so €225. At weekends we charge no surcharge. You never pay extra for the method used.

Opening a door with a professional locksmith is a service whose cost depends on the time of day. During the day, in regular office hours, the rate is lower. In the evening or at night, when demand rises and urgency is greater, the rate can be higher due to the extra effort outside standard hours. See our prices for a complete overview. At Locksmith.nl we aim for transparency in pricing, so you won’t face surprises. We always try to open the door without unnecessary damage and inform you in advance about the best approach and the associated costs.

💼🕒 Locksmith work is pricey because of its unpredictability and the need to drop other work for emergency jobs, depending especially on the time at which locksmiths are called in.

The price of locksmith work can seem high, but this is explained by the nature of the work. Services are often urgent and require a quick response, especially in emergencies such as lockouts or after break-ins. Locksmiths have to interrupt planned work or work outside regular hours. The work also requires specific skills, expertise and sometimes specialised tools. Services in the evening, at night or on public holidays often carry higher rates due to the irregular hours; a weekend during the day carries no surcharge. The costs reflect the quality, speed and professionalism of the service. Always ask for a detailed quote and choose a locksmith with a good reputation and clear communication.

💳💬 That differs per locksmith. At Locksmith.nl the price stacks up from one base: a €75 start rate, then +€75 to open a door, so €150 total during the day, all-in. A cylinder is +€75 for SKG ★★ or +€125 for SKG ★★★, so €150 or €200 total during the day, all-in. In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 or €275 total. At weekends during the day there is no surcharge.

An honest locksmith is crystal clear up front about what they charge. At Locksmith.nl you pay a fixed €75 start rate (the call-out, the travel and the first half hour of labour), VAT and call-out fees included. Fitting a surface lock is usually €250 all-in during the day; in the evening and at night one further €75 is added. If the job runs beyond the first half hour we charge €75 per extra half hour, always discussed in advance. For heavier jobs, such as replacing more complex locks, you hear the price beforehand too. Be wary of providers advertising extremely low prices and then stacking extra costs on site or leaving out VAT; see our transparent pricing.

🚨💸 Extremely low prices are often bait: once on site, extra costs follow for things like call-out or advice fees, or VAT turns out not to be included. Nothing in life is free, as we like to say. So don’t just look at the price, but at the transparency 🚨.

Locksmiths offering extremely cheap services often use this pricing as bait. Once the locksmith arrives, customers are confronted with extra costs that weren’t communicated up front: call-out fees, special techniques or even advice fees. This is characteristic of rogue locksmiths. Be careful with suspiciously low prices, always request a detailed quote and check for hidden costs. Reliable locksmiths, such as those on Locksmith.nl, offer transparent and honest prices without hidden costs.

🔎✅ Reliability can be assessed through online reviews, clear contact information, an informative “about us” page and the absence of negative mentions on consumer websites.

Locksmith.nl has researched reliability in the locksmith study 2023; it shows that locksmiths in Amsterdam and Rotterdam (the Randstad) score low on reliability. Online reviews give insight into others’ experiences. Clear contact information (phone number, email address, physical address) shows that a company is transparent and accessible. An informative “about us” page helps you assess background and expertise. Check that the locksmith isn’t negatively listed on consumer sites such as Radar. Feel free to make contact directly to assess responsiveness and professionalism.

⏰💰 At Locksmith.nl you don’t pay a separate hourly rate. Every job starts at the €75 start rate, which covers the call-out, the travel and the VAT, and the first half hour of labour is included. If the job runs longer, it’s €75 per extra half hour, always agreed with you first. Opening a door comes to €150 total during the day, all-in, and €225 total in the evening or at night.

Instead of an unpredictable hourly rate, Locksmith.nl works with fixed, all-in rates, so you know exactly where you stand in advance. Every visit starts with a €75 start rate, VAT and call-out fees included, so opening a door comes to €150 total during the day, all-in, and €225 total in the evening or at night. If the job runs beyond the first half hour, we charge €75 per extra half hour, and we always discuss that with you first. This way you avoid the rising hourly rates you sometimes face with emergency jobs. See our locksmith prices for the complete overview.

🔓 At Locksmith.nl opening a lock is the €75 start rate plus €75 for the opening itself: €150 total during the day, all-in. In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 total. At weekends during the day there is no surcharge. If the lock needs replacing instead, a new cylinder is +€75 for SKG ★★ or +€125 for SKG ★★★, so €150 or €200 total during the day, all-in.

Opening a lock is a service whose cost can vary. Outside regular office hours, in the evening or at night, costs can be higher due to the extra effort; a weekend during the day carries no surcharge. If the lock needs replacing, additional costs apply for the new lock and its installation. Ask for clarity about the total costs and a specified quote in advance. Check whether the locksmith offers a warranty on work and materials. Be wary of locksmiths advertising extremely low prices; this often leads to additional costs.

🔑🚪 Cylinder locks are built into the mortise lock in the door itself, while other locks such as rim locks and surface locks are positioned differently.

A cylinder lock is integrated into the door’s mortise lock. Match the size of the cylinder to the thickness of the door; the standard size is often 30 mm at the front and 30 mm at the back, but this varies. Pay attention to the SKG rating, which indicates how burglar-resistant the lock is: SKG 2 offers standard security, SKG 3 the highest level. Consider extra features such as anti-core-pulling hardware or an emergency-and-danger function, which lets the lock be operated from both sides even when there’s a key in one side. For installation, use professional fitting services, such as those offered by Locksmith.nl.

🛒🔒 When buying a cylinder lock, pay attention to the quality, the SKG rating and the thickness of the cylinder relative to the door.

Quality is crucial: the lock must be made of durable materials and resistant to various burglary methods. The SKG rating indicates burglar resistance: SKG 2-star offers a standard level, SKG 3-star a higher level of security. Match the thickness of the cylinder to the door (standard usually 30 mm × 30 mm). Preferably choose core-pulling protection, which protects against a popular burglary method where the cylinder is pulled out of the lock, and optionally an emergency-and-danger function. For installation, use professional fitting, such as that from Locksmith.nl.

🚫🚪 Ideally a cylinder lock does not protrude, to prevent the ‘Bulgarian method’ of burglary. If the lock does protrude, preferably on the inside of the door.

Ideally the cylinder lock doesn’t protrude at all, because this denies burglars the chance to break off or pull out the cylinder (the ‘Bulgarian method’). If it must protrude slightly out of necessity, preferably on the inside of the door. Consider a lock with core-pulling protection for an extra layer of security. Make sure the cylinder is correctly installed and flush with the door hardware. When in doubt, seek advice from a professional locksmith, such as the experts at Locksmith.nl.

💲🔐 A standalone cylinder costs roughly €50 (SKG ★★) to €80 or more (SKG ★★★) in the shop. At Locksmith.nl the cylinder is added to the €75 start rate: +€75 for SKG ★★ or +€125 for SKG ★★★, fitting and new keys included, so €150 or €200 total during the day, all-in. In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 or €275 total.

At Locksmith.nl we use M&C locks (solid Dutch craftsmanship, rather handy with the warranties and all). The M&C Matrix locks are our favourite in terms of price & quality. A standalone SKG ★★ cylinder lock costs on average around €50 in the shop; an SKG ★★★ lock starts around €80 and can rise to €150 or more. Have us fit it and the cylinder is added to the €75 start rate: +€75 for SKG ★★ (so €150 total during the day, all-in) or +€125 for SKG ★★★ (€200 total during the day, all-in). In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 or €275 total. A higher SKG rating is slightly more expensive but offers better protection against burglary: an investment worth making.

💳🔧 At Locksmith.nl the price stacks up from one base: a €75 start rate that covers the call-out, the travel and the VAT, then +€75 to open a door (€150 total during the day, all-in), +€75 for an SKG ★★ cylinder (€150 total during the day, all-in) or +€125 for an SKG ★★★ cylinder (€200 total during the day, all-in). In the evening and at night one further €75 is added, so €225 or €275 total; at weekends during the day there is no surcharge. A surface lock is €250 all-in during the day.

The cost of a Locksmith depends on the job, but with us it’s always clear and fixed in advance. Every visit starts with the €75 start rate (the call-out, the travel and the first half hour of labour). Door opening is +€75, so €150 total during the day, all-in. A cylinder is +€75 for SKG ★★ (€150 total during the day, all-in) or +€125 for SKG ★★★ (€200 total during the day, all-in). Fitting a surface lock is usually €250 all-in during the day. Everything includes VAT, installation and call-out fees. Outside office hours a one-off €75 surcharge applies, and if the job runs beyond the first half hour it’s €75 per extra half hour. You always receive a digital invoice you can use for your insurance or landlord. When choosing a reliable locksmith, always look for transparent, all-in prices.

🔍👍 You’ll find a good locksmith on our reliable platform, where locksmiths are verified, screened and interviewed. They work according to set prices and protocols, are customer-friendly and skilled.

ALL of Locksmith.nl’s locksmiths have visited our office for an interview, screening & assessment. That’s how we’re sure a VOG (certificate of conduct), KVK registration and liability insurance are in place. That’s why we put our hands in the fire for them: our locksmiths are skilled & reliable. Finding a good locksmith takes care. Reliable platforms such as Locksmith.nl are an excellent starting point: all locksmiths are thoroughly verified, screened and personally interviewed. Look for transparency about services and rates, positive reviews, customer-friendliness and expertise.

The insurance that covers the locksmith is a home insurance policy. This could be, for example, a buildings or contents insurance. Coverage can differ per policy and even per insurer. In general, we see that the cost of replacing a lock is covered by nearly all contents or buildings insurance policies (or a combination of both). Do note that not all locksmith costs are reimbursed. It’s also important to meet all the policy conditions.

Yes, burglary damage also falls under the coverage of the home insurance policy. Think of damage to your lock, the door or window frames. Pretty annoying when it happens to you, but the compensation is generally more than enough to cover the repair costs. Here too: check the policy conditions. Nearly all policies state that an SKG 3-star lock is required, and other burglary-preventive measures (such as security hardware) are required or encouraged. If you don’t meet those requirements (SKG three-star lock), your claim may be rejected. Via Locksmith.nl you can always have a three-star SKG lock from M&C fitted when your insurer requires it (+€125, so €200 total during the day), on the digital invoice with receipt & warranty, handy for your insurance.

Not all insurers cover the costs if you’ve lost your key. In any case it’s important to report it (you can do this digitally on the police website); the insurer will ask for it. Also important: what will you do with the current lock? When a key is lost we advise always replacing the lock immediately. There are two reasons: first, the obvious one: no crooks in the house. Second, it’s relevant for insurance: if you can’t hand over all keys and there’s a break-in without traces of damage, your insurer may not provide coverage. So always replace your lock right away. Use three-star SKG cylinders and keep the digital invoice from Locksmith.nl for your insurance.

Yes, you can use us for both insured and uninsured damage. The only difference is that in the case of insured damage you can declare our locksmith’s work as a claim with your insurer. They’ll ask for the purchase receipt, the locksmith’s receipt, etc. Via our app you can view this receipt, or you’ll receive it by email. The receipt serves as proof for the insurance that you had the burglary repair work carried out professionally, after which your claim is settled by your insurer.