How Much Does a House Lockout Cost?
A house lockout costs $89 flat with Apex Locksmith anywhere in the North Dallas service area, quoted on the phone before a tech heads out. The price covers getting the door open without damage and does not grow if the lock fights back. Rekeying afterward, so a lost key stops working, adds $25 per cylinder in the same visit.
What the flat $89 includes
The trip, the labor, and a non-destructive opening: picking or bypassing the lock so your door and hardware come through untouched. There is no separate service-call fee stacked on top, no surcharge for a stubborn deadbolt, and no weekend rate; the price is the same daily 8 AM–8 PM. The only add-ons are things you choose, like rekeying the locks or replacing a cylinder that turns out to be broken.
The teaser-price pattern to avoid
The classic lockout scam starts with an online ad quoting a service call cheaper than a sandwich. The dispatcher confirms it, the tech arrives, declares the lock 'high security,' drills it, and hands over a bill many times the ad. A flat total quoted on the phone is the antidote, and so is asking for the Texas DPS license number before booking. A legitimate company gives you both without flinching.
Related Questions
Is it more expensive at night or on weekends?
Weekends cost the same. We do not run overnight; our hours are 8 AM–8 PM daily, and inside them the rate never changes.
Will you have to drill my lock?
Almost never. Residential locks open with picks and bypass tools. Drilling is a last resort for failed cylinders, and you approve it before it happens.
Do you check that it's actually my house?
Yes: photo ID plus something tying you to the address, like a lease or mail inside. That check is what keeps the same service from opening your door for a stranger.
Does renter's or homeowner's insurance cover a lockout?
Occasionally, usually through a home warranty or after a break-in. We give an itemized receipt so filing is easy either way.
More Quick Answers
Need it handled? House Lockout: service and pricing, or call (469) 712-5422, open daily 8 AM–8 PM.