Based in Tulse Hill - Serving Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Croydon
Price Guide
As a guide to what a locksmith should be charging, please visit the Master Locksmith Association’s Locksmith Price list & Costs (2026 Guide) here.
My prices are in line with expectation and are listed below. I've made a decision to never charge a call out fee for any of my services and you can see my guide prices for the three most common requests below.
Home & Commercial entry (Lockout)
10am-6pm 7pm-10pm 11pm-9am
From £85 From £100 From £120
Mobile Key cutting
10am-6pm 7pm-10pm 11pm-9am
From £60 From £75 From £90
New homeowner or break-in lock changes
10am-6pm 7pm-10pm 11pm-9am
From £105 From £130 From £160
Please see the Services page for all work provided.
I trade as Key Smith, but most people call me Tim. I trained with the Master Locksmith Association (MLA) in Rugby. You can read about them here.
You’ll find many faceless companies and individuals quoting £39 on their website. Unfortunately this eye-catching pricing is simply unrealistic. In some cases the locksmith will not even provide guide prices on their website. You can look under my page Chosing a locksmith or visit the MLA website to learn why both these cases can be a red flag.
As a member of the MLA and being a local sole trader I can provide you with:
Transparent and independant pricing, I do not charge VAT
Fast response times
DBS-checked reassurance
A focus on non-descructive entry
Guarantees on work
Key Smith is covered with Public Liability insurance
If you’d like to learn a little bit more about me, you can visit the About page.