How Locksmith Pricing Works
The dispatcher can explain the service call fee by phone, and the local technician confirms the exact price on-site before any work begins.
Service call: $75 · Included in your final price
The 4 steps from call to completed job
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Step 1: Call the dispatcher and describe your situation.
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Step 2: A local technician arrives and inspects the lock or vehicle.
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Step 3: The technician tells you the exact price before any work begins.
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Step 4: You decide. No work starts without your approval.
What factors into the technician's quote
Because locks and vehicles differ, pricing depends on specific practical factors:
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Type of service (lockout, rekey, key replacement, installation)
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Type of lock or security level
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Vehicle make, model and year, and type of key or fob
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Number of locks or keys
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Time of day and day of week
Payment and dispatch policies
Service call fee and decline policy
Service call: $75, included in your final price. The technician inspects the lock or vehicle and tells you the exact price before any work begins.
Yes. Technicians are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. The technician confirms the exact price, including any after-hours rate, before starting any work.
Payment methods accepted
Payment is settled directly with the responding independent technician upon completion of the work:
- Cash
- Credit and debit cards
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
What to ask any locksmith before work starts
What is the service call fee to come out?
Ask the dispatcher about any dispatch or assessment fee before the technician is sent to your location.
Will you confirm the exact price before starting work?
A reputable technician always inspects the hardware on-site and quotes the firm total before touching any tools.
Is non-destructive entry possible for my lock or car?
Many locks and vehicles can be opened without drilling or damage. Always ask if non-destructive methods can be tried first.
Will I receive an itemized receipt upon completion?
Always request an invoice or receipt that documents the completed work, date, and technician contact details.
Need help now?
The fastest way to get help is to call. Our 24/7 dispatcher will connect you with an available technician.
Boise Lock Line is a referral service. Independent local technicians perform all services.
Need lockout help or lock service?
Call our dispatch line to connect with an available independent technician in the Boise area.