How much do locksmiths charge?
Need a locksmith in Newcastle ? NLS Security Ltd has you covered.
As security specialists, we have been offering our locksmith services across the North East of England for more than 40 years and strive to provide the most competitive prices possible. But, on average, how much do our Newcastle locksmiths charge?
Here we look at the factors that affect the price you’ll pay and how you can get a quote:
Your location
First and foremost, where are you based? Here at NLS, we cover Newcastle and the surrounding areas and will be more than happy to meet you at your home or business premises. Or, if you prefer, you can come along to our retail shop and showroom where you can help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee whilst you wait.
If you’re on the outskirts of Newcastle, our team can still help. However, you might be charged more to cover the travel costs associated with getting to you. The cost is often higher in city centres too, due to parking and congestion charges.
Time of day
We understand that a lock emergency can happen at any time. You might find yourself locked out of your home after finishing work and suddenly remember that you forgot to pick up your key when you left in the morning. Or perhaps you’ve just done the weekly shop and gone to open your car only to find that the key isn’t in your pocket.
The good news is our locksmiths in Newcastle are on hand 24/7 and can help you to regain access to your home or vehicle in no time. But, if you’re wanting to keep your costs to a minimum, we’d always suggest you hire a locksmith during our regular working hours – as call-outs out of hours, and on bank holidays, will cost you more.
The extent of the job
Something else that plays a big part in the price of hiring a Newcastle locksmith is the type of job. For instance, if it’s simply a matter of removing a key that’s snapped inside the lock or opening a locked door, it will cost you a lot less than having your door locks changed or replaced – as it won’t take anywhere near as much time.
Like most locksmiths, we should be able to give you a price based on the description of the job. But for complicated tasks, we may need to come out and assess the situation before offering a quote.
Labour and hours
Before you hire a locksmith, you need to consider how long it will take them to complete the task at hand and whether you’ll be charged a fixed price (with product and labour costs included) or per hour.
Generally, the bigger the job, the longer it will take which means you will be charged more to cover labour costs.
Replacement parts
If you need your locks changing, or they are damaged beyond repair, our locksmiths in Newcastle can offer a replacement and restore a sense of security. But there is a big difference in price for specific brands and the security standard.
Here at NLS, we offer only the most trusted brands in the industry, including Chubb, Era and Yale, and can source the best locks for your budget and security needs.
The quickest and easiest way to find out how much it will cost to hire a locksmith is to get in touch. You can either call 0191 238 6000, email info@nlssecurity.co.uk or send us an online message , and we’ll get back to you with a price.
