Mr Locksmith Frequently Asked Questions

Most Locksmiths do not charge a Call-Out Fee, so you will only pay for the work that needs to be done. Check our Locksmiths Price Guide here.

If you’ve misplaced your key, a locksmith can duplicate it for you without requiring the original, as locksmiths can produce keys to locks by hand. A locksmith may produce a key from scratch without the requirement for an original key by using a blank and a file and the abilities they’ve learned over the years.

Yes. In most cases an experienced lockmith can open a Sentry Safe with zero damage.

Auto locksmiths provide professional services to clients who have become locked out of their vehicle or who have misplaced their car keys. Auto locksmiths employ a number of tools to safely unlock a car or van.

Yes, a locksmith can open your lock without destroying it; in fact, the majority of locksmiths employ a non-destructive method to open your door and enter the house, ensuring that no damage is done to the lock or door.

It should take a locksmith between 30 minutes and an hour to unlock a locked door; the time required will vary depending on the type of lock installed. For instance, a simple euro cylinder is easier to open than a high-security anti-snap lock, which requires specialised gear to operate.

Unlocking a lock installed to a wooden door may take longer to complete due to the fact that most wooden doors are equipped with two locks.