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Locksmiths are very niche professionals that are often overlooked by society for the crucial services they provide. Despite that, they are technicians that often need to undergo rigorous training in order to deliver the common services needed by most residential and commercial properties. Their profession is not easy to take on because of the years of experience needed to refine a locksmith\u2019s craftsmanship and skills in repairing locks, gaining entry without damage, and learning the mechanisms of the many types of locks that come from various manufacturers that create their own security mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The locksmith business is often unfamiliar to the everyday person. Since their services aren\u2019t widely used by many people on a constant basis, they may only learn about locksmiths and their services when they face an issue or compromise in their security, such as lockouts<\/a>, burglaries<\/a>, or broken locks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re here, you might have been looking for information on how much it costs to change a door lock or have your house\u2019s locks replaced. In truth, there is a lot of variety in the prices which locksmiths offer their services for. Each locksmith can offer a range of locks to you depending on where it will be fitted and your preference on the level of security and affordability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, general locks<\/strong> for doors such as rim cylinders, garage door locks, patio door locks, and window locks can cost anywhere from \u00a310-25<\/strong>. BS3621 locks – which are a standard set for thief-resistant and anti-snap locks – use more sophisticated security features which means they can cost around 25% more<\/strong> compared to their standard counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While a locksmith will probably carry these in stock, you will likely have to pay more than just the base price of a lock. To maintain in business, locksmiths sometimes put a markup on their lock prices. Furthermore, they often charge labour for fitting the actual lock and being called out to your location. Some locksmiths charge an hourly rate for their labour, while some have fixed labour fees depending on the type of service. If you prefer buying your own lock instead, most locksmith services are willing to fit it for you so you pay only their labour costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here in D&M Locksmiths, we make sure to be absolutely clear with all our customers regarding our pricing systems. On our site, we have a pricing guide that states the usual costs specific services start with. For exact prices, our expert locksmiths talk to customers over the phone to better assess your situation and the services you will need. From there, we give free quotations<\/strong> on the full cost of the service, with the cost of parts, labour, and call-out fees already included.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHOW MUCH DO BELFAST LOCKSMITHS COST?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n