Locksmiths typically charge $50–$75 per hour, or they charge per lock with a flat fee for the visit. A locksmithing job may cost as little as $50 or as much as $400 depending on the following factors. Emergencies: You'll pay extra for service at night or on weekends.

One of the most common ways a locksmith will attempt to open your door is by picking the lock. Their lock picking kit will contain the tools needed to open your locks. Lock picking leaves your lock in good working order. Meaning that your key will continue wot work with the lock and it will not need to be replaced.

The fee of a typical Los Angeles locksmith house call service ranges from $30 to $150. However, it may go as high as $100 to $250 during night services, holidays, and weekends. A normal key duplication costs around $1.50 to $4 but may rise from $3 to $20 for customized keys.