How much does it cost to change a lock?
Handey Randey is right. If you own a screwdriver you can DIY. All you need to buy is a replacement cylinder (not the whole lock). New keys come with it together with instructions. No skill is needed. Get a Yale again as they are the best quality. Go to DIY store not a locksmith who will want your hard earned cash.
How much does it cost to change a lock?
I think it's quite a bit of money. It cost my mum loads.
About $15.00 for the lock give or take a buck or two!
depends on where it is and who does it.... try you local yellow pages :) wait until business hours tho or it may cost more for a waking-me-up-fee
Just do it yourself. IT'S EASY. Just follow directions that come with the new lockset.
Check you house insurance policy. Many insurers will pay for replacement locks if say, you have lost a set of keys and therefore have compromised your home's security. Also, the policy often insists on locks of a certain security standard so don't be tempted to skimp on this otherwise they may not pay out in the event of a claim.
It is not extremely difficult to change out a door lock yourself. The cost then depends on what you replace it with. Lockets vary broadly in style, material and finish, but to avoid red-rimmed anything, you may want to stick with something similar to the old one.
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Cost - about 拢7.00 and about 5 mins of your time....
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2) How to change a euro cylinder?
Its probably a euro lock. Look on the edge of the door and there should be a phillips screw that goes into the door and through the lock. Undo this screw (its a long bolt) and then put your key in the lock. Turn it a little and the euro lock should just pull out. Measure it ( should be about 70mm)and go to a locksmiths and get another. Then replace it.
If you have an espagnolette lock (multi-point lock, runs the whole length of the door) then this can be very expensive to replace, but you likely only need to replace the cylinder (the part that you put your key into).
Be VERY careful about replacing a lock with something cheap from a DIY store, as they may not be of a high enough standard for your house to be insured properly, and although it is highly unlikely, if you were burgled and had insufficient security relative to your insurance, they may not pay out.
A new cylinder shouldn't come to much, under 拢20 depending on the quality. This is very easy to replace and you should definitely try to do it yourself. If you need the whole lock replacing you will need to ask a specialist locksmith as they will need to measure and check compatibility and you could be looking at well over 拢100.
