Pricing
Transparent locksmith pricing in Los Angeles
About these price ranges
These are general Los Angeles market estimates, not fixed quotes or averages from completed LockUnlocked jobs. Final pricing may depend on the trip fee, labor, parts, mileage, after-hours service, and the vehicle or lock type. Last reviewed: July 2026.
These numbers are not your bill. A locksmith has to hear the ZIP and the actual job, then say the range on the phone. Request that call if you need one. The table cannot do it.
How payment works through LockUnlocked
LockUnlocked does not add a customer platform fee. The locksmith sets the price, and you pay the locksmith directly. That does not mean it will be cheaper — compare the full estimate before anyone comes out.
Prices vary by job, time of day, and location. LockUnlocked does not add a per-order platform fee on top of what the locksmith charges — so there is less pressure to inflate your final bill to cover lead fees. Always ask for a range before they drive. More context: why locksmith pricing confuses people.
Typical price ranges
Car locksmith
Car lockout: $60–$150 — see car lockout LA
New key (most cars): $120–$280 — car key replacement
High‑security / push‑to‑start: higher, case‑by‑case.
Residential locksmith
House lockout: $70–$180 — house lockout LA
Rekey per lock: $25–$80 — rekey locks
Lock change (hardware extra): $60–$180 — lock change
Commercial locksmith
Business lockout: $120–$260
Rekey / lock work: usually quoted on‑site.
For offices, stores, and warehouses, expect higher‑grade hardware and security requirements.
Night & emergency
Late‑night / weekend service often adds an emergency fee.
You'll hear an estimated range from the locksmith before they drive out. If it doesn't sound right, you can decline.
How to avoid surprises on the bill
- Ask for a price range before the locksmith drives out.
- Mention your lock brand, car model/year, and any previous work on the lock.
- If the on‑site quote feels far outside the range, you can decline.
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If you came here for a number
The ranges above are market estimates, not a bill from us. Two unlocks can land in different places once you add night work or a stuck latch.
How much for a locksmith to unlock a door? + −
House jobs on this page often sit at $70–$180. A gate, a broken latch, or 2 a.m. can sit outside that. Ask for the whole number before they roll.
How much does a locksmith charge to unlock a door? + −
Depends which door and whether it is damaged. A cheap “service call” on the phone is not the total. Make them split trip and labor.
What is a pop-a-lock price for a car? + −
That phrase just means open the car. Many ordinary unlocks here are $60–$150. A dead battery or a trunk-only key is a different conversation.
How much is a locksmith to unlock a car? + −
Start with that car range, then say year, make, model, and where the keys are. If they are gone, you are not buying an unlock.
Related: House lockout · Car lockout · Cost breakdown · Keys locked in the car.