18 July 2026

What does a locksmith cost in 2026?

From door opening to multipoint lock: all guide prices in one place, plus the surcharges and the one question you always ask upfront.

A locksmith in 2026 costs on average € 75 to € 175 for opening a door after a lockout — day rate, including call-out costs. Guide prices apply per job: replacing a cylinder € 65-180 per cylinder, replacing a complete lock € 95-250, burglary damage repair € 150-450 and fitting or replacing a multipoint lock € 250-600 per door. Key cutting costs € 15-75 per key, depending on the type.

The biggest price factor is timing: in the evening, at night and at weekends a surcharge of roughly 50-100% on the day rate applies. Then the situation counts. A slammed door (not locked) can usually be opened without damage and stays at the bottom of the range; if the deadbolt is on, the cylinder often has to be drilled and replaced — the new cylinder is then added. Materials matter too: a standard cylinder is cheaper than an SKG** cylinder with certified keys, and Randstad rates run 10-20% higher.

The most important price agreement is made before anyone sets off: ask for one fixed total price, including call-out costs, labour, surcharge and VAT. A reliable company simply states it on the phone and sticks to it; with a price only set 'on site', you know nothing in advance. That one phone question is the difference between a normal bill and the stories that gave this trade its bad name.

Plan what can be planned. You don't choose a lockout, but lock replacement, a security upgrade or a keyed-alike cylinder set are ordinary day-rate jobs — combine them and the call-out is charged once. All guide prices are in the price index; for planned work, feel free to compare several responses before agreeing.