The price of a Cardiff locksmith if you are located in Wales depends on the type of locksmith work you are having completed, your location & hour of the day. For estimated locksmith prices, read our locksmith price guide here.
The price of an Emergency Cardiff Locksmith will depend on the time of day you are hiring a locksmith. An 24-Hour locksmith out of hours may cost more money. See our Emergency locksmith price guide.
If you are in Cardiff, there should be no call out charge fee when hiring a MLA approved locksmith, although this depends on the time of day and year. Read our locksmith call out fee guide which explains all about call our charges.
Hiring a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association will ensure your locksmith will be a vetted, trustworthy skilled locksmith, all our locksmiths are: VETTED – Criminal Record Checked via the Disclosure Barring Service INSPECTED – All Locksmiths across Cardiff are inspected on a regular basis QUALIFIED – All Cardiff locksmiths have passed the MLA Qualification Find your nearest locksmith
Your local MLA locksmith in Cardiff should be able to provide a quote for the job before completing the work. The locksmith quoting may ask you a number of questions to diagnose your lock/key problem and could ask for a photo, which is normal practice with our approved locksmiths. Locksmith quotes – we recommend contacting nearby locksmiths in your area here.
Local Cardiff Locksmiths approved by the Master Locksmiths Association are fully vetted, inspected & qualified. All Master Locksmiths near Cardiff covering Wales are strictly fully vetted & criminal record checked. Fully Vetted Locksmiths
Yes, absolutely, all our locksmiths are local Welsh Locksmiths and NOT a call centre. We have over 340 vetted locksmiths in the UK, with locksmith members covering Cardiff based in Cardiff, Marshfield and Newport. Find a Cardiff Locksmith
We would not recommend changing locks yourself as this could leave your locks prone to burglary if the lock is not fitted correctly.  Euro Cylinder locks can be snapped if not fitted correctly. Find a vetted locksmith near you to change your locks.
We expect drilling a lock to be used as a last report only when a locksmith is attempting to gain entry. An experienced, skilled Master Locksmith will have the skills to use non-destructive techniques to open a lock without the use of a drill. However, there are any instances when drilling may be need to be used, such as a lock mechanism failure. Locksmith Drilling Advice