How Much Does A Locksmith Charge to Unlock Your House Door?
Posted on 21st, Feb 2019
If you’ve lost or misplaced your keys and are locked out of your house, the only safe and secure way to unlock the door and gain entry is to hire a professional locksmith.
Residential Locksmiths like Locksmith Perth 24/7 can unlock any type of door within minutes. The key (pun intended) to having your door unlocked efficiently and in a secure manner is to only trust a professional locksmith for the job.
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Factors That Determine Cost Of A Locksmith
We understand that when you’re locked out of your house and need to hire a locksmith to get you back into your home, you are likely worried about the cost. And that is why we’ve put together this guide to give you a better idea of how much it will cost to unlock your house door.
The cost of unlocking a door depends on several factors, such as:
- What method was used to unlock the door?
- What time of the day it is?
- Does the lock or key need to be replaced?
How Much Does It Cost to Unlock Your House Door?
The three most common methods that locksmiths use to unlock a door are lockpicking, lock bumping and lock drilling.
Lockpicking
Lockpicking is the simplest technique. It involves using professional locksmith tools to manipulate and release the lock, unlocking the door. This method could cost you anywhere from $50 to $300, depending on what time of the day it is.
Lock Bumping
The second most common method used to unlock doors is lock bumping. It involves using a ‘bump key’ which corresponds to the lock, reaching the shear line and unlocking it. When a locksmith uses this method, you could be charged anywhere between $80 to $300.
Lock Drilling
The third technique that a locksmith might use is lock drilling. Since this involves destroying the lock to gain you entry, drilling the lock is typically a last-ditch effort. If none of the other techniques work, the locksmith might determine that lock drilling is the only option left. The drilling process will effectively destroy the lock, making it unusable. So, once the door is opened, you will have to have the lock replaced. Lock drilling is a much more expensive technique when compared to lockpicking and lock bumping. On average, lock drilling can cost you around $250 to $500 dollars.
Depending on the time of day, your locksmith might charge you more (for late night and early morning jobs), or less. Please note that the prices mentioned are only estimates and only refer to the cost of labour. If you need key replacement or lock replacement, the cost of those items will be extra.
Locksmith Perth 24/7 offers comprehensive residential locksmith services. We work round the clock, so day or night, we will come to your location ASAP to get your door unlocked, your broken security doors fixed, and your keys replaced. Whatever your locksmith needs, we’ve got you covered.
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