Transparent pricing
Honest locksmith prices.
No VAT. No callout fee. No surprises.
We’re not VAT registered, which means the price we quote is exactly what you pay. No 20% added at the end, no hidden charges, no callout fee. All prices agreed upfront before we start.
No callout fee
Ever. At any time of day or night.
No VAT charges
We’re not VAT registered — save 20% vs competitors who are.
Price agreed upfront
We quote before we start. You only pay what we agreed.
Quality parts
We use quality cylinders and hardware — not cheap imitations.
Our prices
Locksmith prices Hastings — what you’ll pay
Starting prices for our most common services. Call for a free quote on your specific job — we’ll give you a price before we come out.
Lockout entry
from
£75
Non-destructive entry first. No callout fee on top.
Lock change
from
£90
Labour plus quality euro cylinder supplied and fitted.
Euro cylinder
from
£25
Anti-snap cylinders fitted as standard. Per cylinder.
uPVC gearbox
from
£145
Faulty gearbox diagnosed, replaced and tested.
Mortice lock
from
£110
BS3621 insurance-approved replacement, supplied and fitted.
Smart lock install
from
£90
Labour only — parts provided by customer or quoted separately.
Key cutting
from
£5
Per key when added to an existing job. Minimum charge for key-only visits.
Blown glazing
call for
Quote
Double glazed unit replacement. Glass unit only — no frame replacement needed.
Price comparison
Locksmith prices Hastings vs VAT-registered competitors
Many locksmiths quote prices “plus VAT” — meaning 20% is added on top. Here’s what that looks like in practice. All figures updated for 2026.
| Service | S.T Locksmiths Final price, no VAT |
Typical competitor Quote + VAT added |
MLA guideline VAT inclusive |
You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency lockout / labour | £75 | £75 quoted → £90 final | £85 | Save £15 |
| Anti-snap euro cylinder (incl. 5 keys) | £100 | £102.50 quoted → £123 final (3 keys only) |
£100–£130 | Save £23 |
| uPVC faulty gearbox replacement | £145 | £160 quoted → £192 final | £165–£190 | Save £47 |
| Mortice lock (BS3621) | £110 | £124 quoted → £149 final | £120–£160 | Save £39 |
| Smart lock installation (parts provided) | £90 | £95 quoted → £114 final | £80–£100 | Save £24 |
MLA guideline prices sourced from the Master Locksmiths Association. Competitor prices based on typical local market rates.
Why we cost less
Lower price doesn’t mean lower quality.
No VAT
We’re not VAT registered which means we don’t add 20% to your bill. What we quote is what you pay — end of story.
Family run, low overheads
We’re a family business, not a franchise. Lower overheads mean we can charge fair prices without compromising on the quality of parts or work.
Quality parts as standard
We use quality euro cylinders and hardware on every job. We don’t cut corners on parts to hit a lower price point.
No callout fee, ever
Many locksmiths charge a callout fee on top of their labour rate. We never do. The price we quote covers everything.
Pricing questions
Common questions about locksmith prices Hastings
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Call Tony — we’ll price it honestly.
No callout fee, no VAT, price agreed before we start. Call or WhatsApp for a free quote on any job.