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Rates from £60 to £120 per hour · £75 to£200 for most jobs

24/7 locksmith services for emergencies, security upgrades, and lock repairs. Compare local locksmiths and get free no-obligation quotes on MyApproved.

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How much does an emergency locksmith cost in the UK?

Locksmiths in the UK charge £60 to£120/hour. Emergency lockout: £75 to£200 depending on time of day and lock type. Lock replacement (standard): £80 to£200. Anti-snap lock upgrade: £100 to£200. All MyApproved locksmiths provide a fixed price before beginning work - no up-selling on arrival, no hidden call-out fees.

How does MyApproved stop rogue locksmiths from listing in the UK?

Rogue locksmiths are a well-documented consumer risk. MyApproved prevents listing with a pre-listing check: identity checked, public liability cover of £2m confirmed and monitored, and Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) membership checked. Fixed-price quoting before work is mandatory for all MyApproved locksmiths.

How to Hire a Verified Locksmith

Four steps free of charge. It takes less than 2 minutes.

01

Post your job

Say what locksmith work you need and where you are. Free, and it takes 2 minutes.

02

Receive verified quotes

Up to 3 local locksmiths send you fixed, written quotes. No verbal estimates.

03

Compare & choose

Look over their profiles and itemised quotes. Message them directly. No obligation.

04

Hire with confidence

Every locksmith is ID-checked, and their public liability cover of at least £2M is confirmed and monitored.

Locksmith Services Covered

Our verified locksmiths handle all of the following. Ask for a free quote and state exactly what the job involves.

Emergency Entry

Lock Repairs

Lock Replacement

UPVC Locks

Digital Locks

Key Cutting

Security Surveys

Burglary Repairs

Safe Opening

Master Key Systems

How verification works

Three checks before any locksmith can be listed

No locksmith appears on MyApproved until their identity, business and insurance checks have passed. Each check is confirmed on their public profile, not self-declared.

Step 01

Identity checked

Every applicant submits a government-issued photo ID, which is verified against a live selfie before their profile is created. No identity match. No listing.

Step 02

Business verified

The business is confirmed as registered on Companies House. Every professional listed trades under a real, registered company.

Step 03

Insurance confirmed and monitored

Public liability insurance is confirmed genuine and in date before listing, and cover is monitored so the listing is withdrawn if it lapses.

Checked once, monitored always

A locksmith's insurance cover stays monitored after they're listed. If cover lapses or a check falls out of date, the listing is withdrawn until it's put right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Identity checked and public liability insurance confirmed and monitored

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