Real ranges, posted up front. Lockouts usually run $65–$200, home rekey $150–$300, and auto lockouts $75–$200.
Last updated: September 2026.
Quick answer: Milwaukee-metro home lockouts usually cost $65–$200 in business hours, $150–$300 after hours. Full home rekey (4-6 cylinders): $150–$300. Auto lockouts: $75–$200. Smart lock install: $150–$400 installed. Safe opening: $200–$500.
| Service | Standard hours | After-hours / weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Residential lockout | $65–$200 | $150–$300 |
| Commercial lockout | $150–$400 | +$50–$100 |
| Automotive lockout | $75–$200 | +$50–$100 |
| Full home rekey (4-6 cylinders) | $150–$300 | +$50–$100 |
| Per-cylinder rekey | $20–$40 + service call | +$50–$100 |
| Deadbolt installation | $100–$250 installed | +$50–$100 |
| Smart lock installation | $150–$400 installed | +$50–$100 |
| Safe opening & service | $200–$500 typical | +$50–$100 |
| Transponder key (cut + program) | $150–$400 | +$50–$100 |
A lock replacement is not the same job as a rekey, and it's common to ask for one when you mean the other. Rekeying re-pins the existing cylinder so the old keys stop turning - same lock, new key. A 4-door home rekey usually runs $150–$300. Replacing the locks usually runs $100–$250 per door installed.
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued locksmith license. We post our ranges up front and can send a Certificate of Insurance on request.
A home lockout usually costs $65 to $200 in business hours and $150 to $300 after hours or on weekends. A full home rekey (4-6 cylinders) usually runs $150 to $300. Auto lockouts usually run $75 to $200. Smart-lock installs usually run $150 to $400 installed (hardware extra if not supplied). Safe opening usually runs $200 to $500.
That price usually covers only the trip to your door, not the actual lockout, key cut, or rekey. Wisconsin has no state locksmith license, so confirm who you are hiring and get the price in writing.
Yes, almost always. Rekeying replaces only the pins inside your existing lock cylinder, so the old keys stop working. Each cylinder usually costs $20 to $40 to rekey, and the service call is added on top. Replacing the locks usually costs $100 to $250 per door installed (hardware included). For a 4-door home, rekeying usually costs less than replacing every lock.
A few things: time of day (after-hours adds $50 to $100), lock complexity, door condition, and parts availability.
Yes. The service call is billed in addition to labor and parts. Ask for the full price, including any after-hours or weekend premium, before the work starts.
A standard-hours residential lockout, at $65 to $200, is usually the least expensive service. A planned rekey during standard hours, at $150 to $300 for a full home, skips the after-hours premium, which usually adds $50 to $100.
Last updated: September 2026.
