Transparent pricing · Brisbane, Logan & Gold Coast
What a Brisbane locksmith actually costs
The starting price for every job we do, on one page. You get an estimate on the phone, and the technician confirms the final price at the door before touching anything.
Why we publish our prices
Most Brisbane locksmith websites don't list prices.
Locksmith pricing is one of the easiest places to bait-and-switch a customer, and rogue operators rely on it. A $15 or $19 callout in a sponsored ad, then hundreds of dollars on the invoice once the lock is drilled.
We publish the numbers because it is the only way to make the difference visible. Every price on this page is a minimum starting price, confirmed with you on site before any work begins.
- The price we agree at your door is the price you payStarting price on the phone, exact price confirmed before any work begins. Nothing extra without your OK.
- Pay only when the job's doneThe technician quotes you at the door before any work starts. If you decide not to go ahead, only the $45 callout applies.
- 90-day workmanship warrantyAny lock or key we supply and fit is covered for 90 days, parts and labour.
- Free security check with every home visitAsk your technician while they're at your property for a booked job. They'll check your doors, locks and weak spots at no extra cost.
Itemised pricing
Every service, every starting price
Minimum starting prices, GST included. The full price is confirmed on site before work begins and itemised on your receipt.
Lockouts, rekeys, repairs and new locks
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
Callout — any hour, any day Same price nights, weekends and public holidays | $45 |
Door unlock / lockout opening Non-destructive entry | from $80 |
Lock rekey per cylinder | from $15 |
Lock replacement | from $120 |
New lock installation | from $160 |
Smart lock installation | from $180 |
Mobile automotive locksmith, all makes and models
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
Callout — any hour, any day Same price nights, weekends and public holidays | $45 |
Car lockout / door opening Non-destructive entry, no damage to paint or locks | from $80 |
Spare key (you still have one) Cut and programmed at your car | from $120 |
New key (all keys lost) Cut and coded on site — no towing to the dealer | from $180 |
Spare smart / proximity key Programmed and tested at your car | from $160 |
New smart / proximity key (all lost) Price confirmed for your make and model on the call | from $220 |
Car key repair Broken shell, buttons or worn blade | from $80 |
Ignition repair or replacement Inspected first, price agreed before work | from $150 |
Car door lock repair or replacement Price agreed before any work begins | from $120 |
Extra cylinders, non-standard hardware, or door/frame damage can affect the final price — always explained and agreed on site before work continues. Anything we supply and fit is covered by a 90-day workmanship warranty, parts and labour.
Pricing clarity
What can affect the final price
These are the only genuine factors. Each is explained and agreed on site before any additional work proceeds.
Traffic, distance within our service area, parking, how busy we are, and the day or hour you call. None of these change the price. The estimate you get on the phone is confirmed on site before any work begins.
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Licensing & credentials
Licensed, insured and verifiable
Every locksmith we send is licensed under the Security Providers Act 1993 (Qld). Our licence number is on every receipt, and you can check it on the Queensland Government register before you book.
LockOps Services Pty Ltd holds provisional corporate membership of ASIAL, the Australian Security Industry Association, and is bound by its Code of Professional Conduct.
- QLD Security Provider Licence
- No. 4512789
- ASIAL provisional corporate membership
- ID 46478 · valid to 30 April 2027
- Public liability insurance
- Up to $10M
- ABN
- 82 696 876 463
- GST
- Registered — all prices GST inclusive
- Availability
- 24 / 7, every day
- Workmanship warranty
- 90 days, parts and labour
Frequently asked questions
Pricing questions answered
How much does a locksmith cost in Brisbane?+
It depends on the job. The callout is a flat $45 any hour of the day, and common jobs start at from $15 per cylinder to rekey, from $120 for a lock replacement, from $160 for a new lock installation and from $180 for a smart lock. Door opening for a lockout is from $80, so a lockout starts from $125 all-in, and that's the same at 2am, weekends and public holidays — no after-hours loading. You get an estimate on the phone, and the final price is confirmed with you on site before any work begins.
Do you charge a fee just for coming out?+
Yes. The $45 callout covers travel, dispatch and the technician's time on site. It is the same regardless of suburb within our service area, and it is not paid in advance — it is part of the total invoiced once the job is complete.
Will the price change once you arrive?+
No, unless something on site is materially different to what was described on the phone. If the lock type differs, the frame is damaged or extra work is needed, we explain the change and the new total before doing anything further. The original estimate stands until you agree to any change.
Do you charge more after hours, on weekends or public holidays?+
No. The $45 callout and every starting price on this page is the same any hour of the day, weekends and public holidays included.
What if I don't want to go ahead once you've quoted at the door?+
Then you only pay the $45 callout, nothing for the job. The technician quotes you before touching anything and you decide then. If you cancel before the technician arrives, you pay nothing at all.
Do you take card or only cash?+
Card and contactless are accepted on every job, taken on site after the work is completed. Bank transfer is available for account customers. We never require cash, and we never require payment before a job is done.
Are all prices GST inclusive?+
Yes. All prices on this page include GST. The receipt issued on completion shows the GST component, our ABN and our licence number.
How do I verify your licence?+
LockOps holds a current QLD Security Provider Licence (No. 4512789). You can verify it on the Queensland Government licence register. Public liability insurance and company registration documents are available on request.
Need a price for your job?
Call any hour for an estimate on the phone. Most Brisbane callouts reach you in 20–30 minutes.