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Awesome service, great guy!
Chain alignment and error code fix
$150

David arrived on time and was able to install my double sided gate lock which was not an easy task, he cleaned up afterwards. I’m super pleased and would 100% recommend him.
Install a backyard gate lock
$200

Exceptional work. On time, very attentive to detail. A great experience. Will hire Phu again.
Installing smart lock dead bolts
$100

Amazing and detailed work
Install a deadbolt.
$75

Amazing, thank you!!
Install smart lock
$50

David was great! On time. Super knowledgeable and would absolutely recommend him!! He was great!
Security gate install - need key code door handle installed
$50
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$75 - $185
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$75
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$100
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$185
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my front door would not close at all. he showed up on time, was presentable, completed the work and cleaned up after the job which is really important to me. my door closes no problem and engages the locks again. definitely recommend him for other jobs.
Fix my front door
$60

Awesome service, great guy!
Chain alignment and error code fix
$150

Bobby was quick, efficient and very personable. Thank you for your help!
Fix my door
$40

Charles was great with communicating and effective in getting the job done
Wood door repair
$125
What's the average cost of a lock repair expert
$73 - $132
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$73
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$100
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$132
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Top Locksmith related questions
On average, master locksmiths charge $80 for lock repair, $70 for rekeying and changing locks, and about $75 for unlocking services.Â
When you request a 24 hour local locksmith through Airtasker, they may be able to get to your location in an hour or so. The actual lock-picking can take anywhere from a minute to an hour, depending on the lock/s. The great thing about booking through Airtasker is that it takes only minutes to find an available specialist, which means less time spent waiting outdoors.Â
First, Airtasker guarantees transparent and honest reviews from customers just like you. When you hire a master locksmith through our platform, you get to read through customer testimonials even before confirming the appointment. Next, we encourage you to ask for identification once the locksmith arrives. They will also ask you for proof of ownership, so everyone should be covered in security.Â
To prove that you own your home, the locksmith may request a copy of the deed to your home, an ID with your address, or mail with your address on it. Or, they may ask your landlord or neighbours to verify that you are indeed locked out of your home. On the other hand, an auto locksmith may request to see your car’s title, so it’s best to keep this handy in your glovebox.
Yes. Whether you lost your master key due to theft or negligence, it is best to get an expert to replace your door locks for your safety. A local locksmith could do this by changing the entire lock or rekey it instead (i.e. change an aspect of the lock without dismantling it entirely). If you’re considering improving your home security and decor by installing a new door, you can also find a Tasker nearby who can help you.
Yes, it would help if you changed the locks whenever you move into a new home. This includes new flats and previously-owned homes. If you are renting, make sure that your landlord has changed the locks - it is their responsibility to you as their tenant, and it also helps secure their property. Need help clearing out your old place? You can find affordable furniture removalists through our platform.Â
Yes, some locksmiths in the United States may be able to provide you with key cutting services. This is more affordable than having to change the locks in your home or vehicle. If you’d like to set an appointment with a trusted key cutter near you, simply place this in your task post. Â
You may need lock replacement if your lock is severely damaged, such as a broken keyhole or irreparable internal components. If the lock is only experiencing minor issues like stiffness or occasional jamming, repair may suffice. Consider replacement for older, unreliable locks or if security is compromised despite repairs.
Top Car Locksmith related questions
Most likely, they won’t. This is because auto locksmiths have several methods that won’t cause any damage to your car. These include using a slim jim, wedge, or jiggler - so instead of breaking your car’s window, request a local auto locksmith through Airtasker. You’ll get into your vehicle and avoid any unnecessary damage.Â
This depends. Usually, if what you need is an ordinary key (for cars made before 1954) or a transponder key, the auto locksmith may be able to create a new car key even without the original. Note that they will ask for your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and proof of ownership before they cut and program a new key for you.Â
Yes, though it will depend on the type of locking mechanism your vehicle has. Some methods include using a shoelace, coat hanger, or a rod and screwdriver. You can also take a page out of an auto locksmith’s book and use a slim jim or a wedge. While results may vary, a sure-fire way to open the door without a key is to contact an automotive locksmith near you.
Rekeying is more budget-friendly than changing the locks of your car. This is because rekeying only involves a bit of labour on the part of the auto locksmith. Changing locks, on the other hand, requires labour and parts. Either way, you can use Airtasker to find a locksmith who can do these tasks for you. And that’s not all! Our platform can also help you find car detailing experts to see to your other automobile needs.Â
Yes, you can definitely try rekeying a lock yourself. To do this, you’ll need a rekeying kit specific to your car’s model, make, and year. This kit includes several keys and tools that will help you change how the lock works without dismantling the entire lock mechanism. But while you can DIY a rekeying job, it’s safer (and faster) to ask a local auto locksmith instead.Â
First, locate the screws on your steering column, unscrew them, and remove the plastic trim. This exposes the ignition switch. Remove the bolts and screws connecting the ignition switch to the steering column to unlock the steering wheel. Then, remove the screws connecting the wires and mechanical part of the ignition. Finally, insert a Phillips-head screwdriver into the keyhole and turn it as if it were a key. If this doesn’t work, consider booking a driver instead.Â
Top Lock Repair related questions
It’s normal to wonder or worry about your locksmith’s credibility. Airtasker connects you to services from trained, experienced, and trustworthy mobile locksmiths near you. Our platform has a transparent rating system, with reviews written by real customers. Airtasker Pay also ensures that your money stays secure until your Tasker has completed the task. You can release the payment only after the job has been completed.
A good lock responds well to its key. If you have trouble turning the key or if your key gets stuck frequently, then most likely you already need to call a lock repair service near you. Also, older locks tend to feel frozen or jammed frequently. Instead of forcing a key into a frozen lock, call and consult a mobile locksmith before your door lock or window lock become permanently damaged.
Lock repairs entail fixing or replacing internal mechanisms within the lock. If you’re looking to replace a lock altogether, your Tasker can remove your old lock and reinstall a new one altogether. You may need a lock repair service if your lock has frozen parts. However, if you’ve experienced a break-in or a robbery, then most likely you will need a lock replacement. Burglars often damage your door or vault locks beyond repair.
This all depends on how many locks need to be repaired or how severe the damage is. Typically, mobile locksmiths are trained to assess and repair damage within half an hour or a little longer. However, if your lock needs to be replaced, then lock replacement can take up to a few hours. Consult with your Tasker and be sure to give them as many details as possible, so that they can complete their task as quickly and efficiently as they can.
Airtasker makes it easy for you to get in touch with a professional near you. If you’re locked out of your home or your car, stay calm. Carefully read reviews posted by other customers, post your task on Airtasker and get offers within a few minutes. You can find a mobile locksmith near you so that they can get to you as soon as possible.
Yes, most definitely! Remember that this depends on how much damage your old lock has suffered in the past few years. Weathering, erosion, and mishandling are all factors that contribute to lock damage. In some cases, it would be better to call for a lock replacement service or lock installation service so that you can look forward to better security for your property.
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What do local locksmith services include?
Locksmith services on Airtasker can be customized for emergency access, new installations, or full security upgrades. Services may include:
Emergency Lockouts
Locked out of your house, condo, or storefront? Taskers can regain entry using non-destructive techniques like lock-picking or bumping. If necessary, they’ll replace the lock right away.
Lock Repair & Replacement
Whether your lock is broken, loose, or worn out, Taskers can repair or replace:
Deadbolts
Knob and lever handle locks
Cylinder and mortise locks
Sliding door and patio locks
Mailbox and cabinet locks
Rekeying Services
Moved into a new home or managing rentals? Taskers can rekey existing locks so old keys no longer work—an affordable alternative to full replacement.
Lock Installation
Need to install new locks for doors, gates, or outbuildings? Taskers will align and secure new hardware to the manufacturer's standards.
Smart Lock Setup
Looking to go keyless? Taskers can install and configure digital locks, keypad entries, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled locks, and home security upgrades.
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Replace lock on glass sliding door
$2,000
Fort Lauderdale FL 33313, USA
Sep 8th 2025
Please see pictures. Door lock is broken I need a quote for how much to replace/repair please
Install Sliding Patio Door
$250
Santa Paula CA 93060, USA
Sep 7th 2025
Remove French Door and Install a Sliding Patio Door
Install a new deadbolt lock, semi advanced
$90
Lexington Fields South IL, United States
Sep 6th 2025
Install Easilok twist deadbolt at inside garage door
I need the piece of wood where my door locks replaced
$100
Victorville CA 92395, USA
Sep 5th 2025
I got locked out and had to break into my front door to get in Now I need the piece of wood where the lock sits and the door can lock to
Sliding door install
$350
San Jacinto CA 92583, USA
Sep 5th 2025
Installment of patio sliding glass door
Keyless Door lock install , front door
$50
Ontario CA 91761, USA
Sep 4th 2025
Front door keyless entry lock installation shouldn’t take too long so to get it done by the weekend
Lock installed
$50
Reseda CA 91335, USA
Sep 1st 2025
Need deadbolt installed. Already have new lock.
Locksmiths
$50
Appleton WI 54914, USA
Aug 30th 2025
Changing a lock on a door
Security door installation
$30
El Monte CA 91732, USA
Aug 30th 2025
I need someone to please reinstall my black security door as soon as possible!
Repair door garage and shed
$300
Palmdale CA 93550, USA
Aug 27th 2025
My garage door need wire repair and lock. My shed need door repair and a lock.
Install a keyless front door lock with handle
$60
Austin, TX 78705, USA
Aug 19th 2025
Install a keyless front door lock with handle


Prompt and efficient
Replace my alternator
$150
Yucca Valley CA 92284, USA
Aug 12th 2025
I went to O’Reillys and the code came back that the alternator needs to be replaced.
Fixing my garage door
$200
North Las Vegas NV 89031, USA
Aug 10th 2025
i have a mini hoop on the top of my garage door and it jammed my door i took off the door handle and tried to watch youtube nothing is working it has to be broke and replaced
Professional locksmith
$300
Long Beach CA 90808, USA
Aug 6th 2025
I'm looking for a professional locksmith that can rekey my front screen door, front door, and back door.
Lock smith car
$30
Las Vegas NV 89108, USA
Aug 5th 2025
Locked key in car need to get it our. 2013 Honda fit
Replace doorknob
$100
Leander TX 78641, USA
Aug 4th 2025
Doorknob fell off. Not sure how to reinstall. 2 have fallen off actually.
Locksmith
$100
Redlands CA 92373, USA
Aug 4th 2025
Come unlock my car for me
Car Lock smith
$100
Redlands CA 92373, USA
Aug 4th 2025
Car key replacement please
Keyless entry installed on my truck 2004 Toyota tundra sr5 crew cab
$200
Saint Petersburg FL 33712, USA
Aug 3rd 2025
Lock and unlock keyless entry installed
Wood door repair
$125
West Hills CA 91307, USA
Jun 23rd 2025
The door is broken and needs to be replaced mostly near the handle and where the door locks.


Charles was great with communicating and effective in getting the job done
Recent Car Locksmith tasks
Lock smith car
$30
Las Vegas NV 89108, USA
Aug 5th 2025
Locked key in car need to get it our. 2013 Honda fit
Car Lock smith
$100
Redlands CA 92373, USA
Aug 4th 2025
Car key replacement please
My car door weatherstripping needs replaced
$500
Dayton OH 45426, USA
Jun 28th 2025
I need my car door weatherstripping replaced on both doors inside and out
Keyless lock installation to manual car door
$150
Garland TX 75043, USA
May 25th 2025
I have a mannual door and I want the two doors to become power door with a keyless lock mechanism installed with it. Its a coupe so it is only the two doors.
Aftermarket Car alarm removal
$200
San Diego CA 92103 4104, USA
May 18th 2025
Lost the original key fob to deactivate the alarm, now the alarm wont stop going off and I want to remove it
Bring me my car key - to Austin from houston
$85
Houston TX 77063, USA
May 4th 2025
It will be at my front door
Car door replacement on driver side
$200
Victorville CA 92395, USA
Apr 19th 2025
Car got broken into and my door handle is broken off and other parts of door is damaged
Car door handle
$200
Georgetown TX 78628, USA
Apr 5th 2025
Need my car door handle repaired
Car door handle reupholster
$200
La Grange, TX 78945, USA
Mar 29th 2025
Door handles on 2019 bmw 530i need upholstery. Would like the door windows panel redone too
Install 2 car garage door
$575
Sequim DC 98382, USA
Mar 29th 2025
Need existing garage door and opener removed. Install new garage door and opener.
Repair car door lock mechanism
$100
Anaheim CA 92804, USA
Mar 26th 2025
When inserting the key into the car door lock cylinder, the key doesn’t rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to lock/unlock the door. I've tried lubricating the cylinder with WD-40 but even that doesn’t work.
Car door lock is stuck in lock position, door won’t close
$100
Diamond Bar CA 91765, USA
Mar 21st 2025
Car door lock stuck in lock position, car door won’t close
Car wom't start. turn key and doors but doesn: t turn over
$200
Lancaster CA 93536, USA
Mar 6th 2025
car doors lock when key turnedd on and unlocks when key off, but won;t turn over. red lock icon in trouble light area.
Car door not opening from outside when locked and unlocked
$100
Bellflower CA 90706 5330, USA
Feb 21st 2025
My car door is not shutting all the way. It takes a few times for it to grab on to the door latch. Also when the door is locked and unlocked I am unable to open the door from the outside.
CAR DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT AND SMALL DENT FIX
$200
Grand Terrace CA 92313 5419, USA
Feb 21st 2025
NEED CAR DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT AND SMALL DENT FIX ASAP
Popalock auto truck services
$55
Austin TX 78754, USA
Feb 5th 2025
Locksmith can do key lock outs
Need a car key replacement/ reprogrammed
$60
Mar Vista CA, United States
Jan 6th 2025
Mercedes key needs a reprogram.
Car key replacement
$50
Lansing, KS, USA
Dec 26th 2024
A key for 2004 mercury grand marquis
Unlock the car and get a new key
$200
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
Dec 22nd 2024
Regular normal key no power
Car broken into, need key whole fixed and key stater
$600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA
Dec 17th 2024
My car was broken into through the driver side key hole and inside the vehicle the cover underneath my steering wheel was popped off and the key ignition had been broken off.
Recent Lock Repair tasks
Repair door garage and shed
$300
Palmdale CA 93550, USA
Aug 27th 2025
My garage door need wire repair and lock. My shed need door repair and a lock.
Fixing my garage door
$200
North Las Vegas NV 89031, USA
Aug 10th 2025
i have a mini hoop on the top of my garage door and it jammed my door i took off the door handle and tried to watch youtube nothing is working it has to be broke and replaced
Fix my keys, and mount cameras
$75
Leander TX 78641, USA
Jul 27th 2025
I need to changes my locks, so that they can be locked from inside, and also mount my cameras.
Help to fix balcony door
$200
Los Angeles CA 90040, USA
Jul 26th 2025
I moved into an apartment and the balcony door seems stuck I need to have the door back on tracks and the lock fixed
Yard door repair
$500
Irvine CA 92620, USA
Jul 26th 2025
Yard door lock repair and/or yard door replacement
Door replaced or fixed
$250
Las Vegas NV 89178, USA
Jul 25th 2025
You see how the door is not the door for this car
Fix my door
$40
Pflugerville TX 78660, USA
Jul 20th 2025
My back door has a slow down/close mechanism that isn’t working like it should. The door sticks and is difficult to shut. I also have a shower door handle that is loose and I can’t get the hex key to tighten.


Bobby was quick, efficient and very personable. Thank you for your help!
Fix my front door
$60
Whittier, CA, USA
Jul 7th 2025
My front door won't close properly. So I can lock my front door. I think it needs to be adjusted.


my front door would not close at all. he showed up on time, was presentable, completed the work and cleaned up after the job which is really important to me. my door closes no problem and engages the locks again. definitely recommend him for other jobs.
Repair broken mail box
$500
Chino Hills CA 91709 2519, USA
Jun 28th 2025
Accidentally ran into mail box with car
Wood door repair
$125
West Hills CA 91307, USA
Jun 23rd 2025
The door is broken and needs to be replaced mostly near the handle and where the door locks.


Charles was great with communicating and effective in getting the job done
Need a patio door fixed
$100
Fontana CA 92335, USA
Jun 15th 2025
Patio door fixed doesn't closed
I need my door fixed
$1,000
Las Vegas NV 89148, USA
Jun 11th 2025
My bedroom door lock is broken and it is punched in
Sliding door repair
$150
Wichita KS 67208, USA
Jun 5th 2025
Adjust sliding back patio door on the guide and replace sliding patio handle in lock
Need to repair door dent in Honda.
$1,000
Austin TX 78738, USA
Jun 3rd 2025
Remove Door dent on the passenger side
Door jam and lock fix
$150
Hemet CA 92543, USA
May 27th 2025
Someone broke in and the door jam is all messed up.
Lock repair/install x2
$200
Downtown Austin TX 78701 3001, USA
May 25th 2025
Two commercial door levers, one with lock and one without need to be swapped out between two doors. Office space, must have COI.
Fixing door frame
$100
Las Vegas NV 89119 1715, USA
May 10th 2025
i got locked outside of my apartment and had to have someone kick it down the office was closed and it was 2am in the morning
Front door panel fixed
$200
Los Angeles CA 90043, USA
May 5th 2025
Front door Panay need fix can not lock the door has been kicked it front door is fine it’s just the panal
Door needs to be fixed
$40
Riverside CA 92503, USA
May 2nd 2025
Door is broke and I just need to lock it
Need new door asap or for it to be fixed
$60
Riverside CA 92503, USA
Apr 26th 2025
Door was broken and it can locked i just need it repaired I can closed it but it does not lock and I have a stalker