UK LOCKSMITH QUOTE FAIRNESS CHECKER

Is this UK locksmith quote fair? Free calculator, 2026 fair-range ceiling.

Pick your city tier, the time of day, what the locksmith actually did, and the amount you were quoted or charged. The calculator returns one of four verdicts against the 2026 fair-range ceiling — within, on the edge, above, or well above — with the specific next-step advice for each. Nothing is saved or sent to LockSafe; the whole thing runs in your browser.
Quote fairness inputs
Where do you live?
When was the job?
What did the locksmith actually do?
Enter an amount to see the fair-range check.

Frequently asked questions

How does this UK locksmith quote calculator work?+
You give it four inputs: your city tier (London / regional / smaller town), the time-of-day slot (weekday-daytime / evening / weekend / overnight), the work type (pick, drill, replace cylinder, replace mechanism), and the total amount. The calculator computes the fair-range ceiling for that combination — drawn from published 2026 UK price guides — and returns one of four verdicts: within, on-edge, above, or well-above. Above the ceiling comes with a specific next-step recommendation.
Where do the fair-range ceilings come from?+
The base call-out plus labour ceilings come from published 2026 UK price guides (Checkatrade, Fantastic Services, MyBuilder) via our own /uk-locksmith-call-out-fee page. The time-of-day multipliers come from our /weekend-bank-holiday-locksmith-surcharge page. The parts + extra labour add-ons for lock replacements come from /uk-lock-change-cost. All three source pages cite the underlying trade guides.
What if the calculator says my quote is well above the fair range?+
The calculator gives you three next steps: (1) do not authorise any additional work until the trader has justified the number in writing; (2) get a second quote from a different verified trader if you have time; (3) if you have already been charged, run our dispute-strength check for a case-strength score, or go straight to our Section 75 letter builder if you paid on a credit card.
Does a within-range verdict mean the quote is definitely fair for my specific job?+
No. "Within range" means the number sits inside what published UK price guides support for the combination you described. Your specific job might be more or less complex than the typical — a high-security lock brand, a rare uPVC mechanism, a difficult access — which can legitimately push the price above the ceiling. This tool is a sanity check, not a substitute for a written itemised quote from the trader.
What legal weight does the fair-range ceiling actually have?+
Under section 51 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, where no price is fixed in advance, only a reasonable price is payable. Published UK price guides are exactly the kind of evidence a court would use to determine what "reasonable" means. A quote materially above the guides is not automatically unlawful, but it is exactly what a Trading Standards officer, a card provider considering a Section 75 claim, or a small-claims judge would look at first.
Is the calculator saved or sent to LockSafe?+
No. Nothing you type is saved, sent, or logged. The entire calculation runs in your browser. Close the tab and it is gone.

Sources and useful contacts

The three source pages the ceilings come from: average UK call-out fees, 2026, by city, weekend and bank-holiday surcharge grid, and what a lock change should cost.

For the labour minutes: fair labour time for a UK lockout. The honest explainer of the “no-call-out-fee” headline is here.

Recover routes if the calculator says well-above and you have already paid: the dispute-strength check and the Section 75 letter builder.

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