How Long Does a Locksmith Take?

Are you locked out or need a lock changed?

If you’re wondering how long a Locksmith takes, then we’re going to break it down for you.

Just how long will it take for a professional Locksmith to reach your location and once they’re there, how long will it take them to unpick your lock, change your lock or unlock your business?

We’re going to explain:

• How long a locksmith takes
• How long a locksmith takes to change a lock
• How long a locksmith takes to make a key

Let’s take a look…

How Long do Locksmiths take?

The length of time it takes for a Locksmith to arrive to your emergency is dependent on your location and the availability of the Locksmith/s.

Our team are available 24/7 and we’ll always aim to be with you as quickly as possible. The average wait time for a customer, during business hours is XX minutes (client to supply). This may vary for public holidays and out of hours services. Our team can provide a more clear timeline on how long it would take for a Locksmith to get to your location.

How Long Do Locksmiths Take to Unpick a Lock?

Did you know it takes between 7 seconds and 45 minutes for a locksmith to pick a lock?

How can it vary so much?

It depends on a few factors, such as multiple locking mechanisms and whether the lock has an anti-picking, or anti-bumping mechanism, its age and the positioning of the lock.

Typically, in most cases, a locksmith can unpick a house lock in around 10 minutes.

Unlocking a vehicle is a different scenario and typically takes a few minutes for a trained, professional locksmith to unlock a car safely without causing damage.

How long it takes to unlock a business can depend on the lock/s. In some cases, it might be similar to the lock on a front door and will take 5-10 minutes.

But, what about changing a lock? How long does that take…

How Long Do Locksmiths Take to Change a Lock?

Typically, it takes a Locksmith around 20-30 minutes to change a standard door lock. This includes the lock removal cylinder disassembly, re-installation and key cutting.

How Long Does a Locksmith Take to Make a Key?

If you have lost your key and a Locksmith has let you back into your property it’s a good idea to have your locks changed and new keys cut.

Most locksmiths can cut your keys onsite, which saves time, so you can usually expect the task to be completed in a few minutes for each key.

It’s fairly common now for homeowners to require 1 key for all entryways, so cutting multiple keys for 1 design. For homes that have multiple locks with 1 key this is known as being ‘keyed alike’ and is a great option to reduce the number of keys you have to carry around and potentially lose.

So, a new locking mechanism, plus additional keys on request can be completed in under 2 hours.

So, there you have it – cutting a key can take a few minutes, unpicking a lock can take 5-10 and replacing a lock can take 20-30 minutes.

To get a clear quote for a Locksmith service we’d recommend contacting our team who can provide more thorough information on costs you can expect.