Rated locksmiths
3
Typical rate
£65–£95/hr
Call-out from
£75
Every locksmith we found in CO1, with Google's own ratings — collected by Google, not by us. The bar beside each name is their review count on one fixed scale, so the list can be read at a glance and a short list is a short district, not a hidden one.
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locksmith · Colchester · in CO1
Rated by more people than any other business on this page.
327reviews
★ 5.0 average on Google
39reviews
★ 5.0 average on Google
35reviews
★ 4.9 average on Google
Based in neighbouring districts, covering CO1 — each card shows where they're actually based.
locksmith · Colchester · CO2 8JB · Website
★ 5.0 · 516 reviews on Google
“Alan came to the rescue when the handles on my tenant's patio doors disintegrated, leaving her unable to lock the property to keep it secure. He came promptly and carried out the…”— Marion Withers, 5 months ago
locksmith · Colchester · CO4 9WG · Website
★ 5.0 · 157 reviews on Google
locksmith · Colchester · CO3 3AE
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews on Google
locksmith · Colchester · CO3 9AJ · Website
★ 5.0 · 323 reviews on Google
“I'm absolutely astonished at the top-notch job they did in repairing my coveted motorcycle boots. Mind you, I experienced a minor accident that left parts of the sole detaching fro…”— D C, 10 months ago
locksmith · Colchester · CO3 3LD · Website
★ 5.0 · 48 reviews on Google
✦ Local pricing insight
Locksmith in CO1 typically charge £65–£95/hr
A general guide to UK rates for this trade — not a quote from any business on this page, and not based on jobs booked through Domifyr. Always get a written quote before work starts.
✦ Locksmith cost calculator
Based on locksmith rates in CO1, Colchester.
The calculator gives you a range. For a real number, send the job to local locksmiths serving CO1 — free, and they reply to you directly.
Send a quote requestDomifyr lists 3 locksmiths serving CO1and the surrounding postcodes, each shown with its genuine Google rating and review count. We don't check insurance or trade certifications ourselves, so ask to see them before work starts — as you would with any tradesperson.
Typical hourly rates for locksmiths in CO1 range from £65 to £95, with a callout fee around £75. Colchester rates are moderate for East England; emergency callouts command premium pricing especially evenings and weekends. Fixed-price quotes are available for most standard work — request one through Domifyr for free.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Emergency lockout | £85–£180 |
| Lock replacement | £90–£220 |
| UPVC lock repair | £110–£280 |
| Security upgrade | £200–£650 |
| Key cutting | £8–£35 |
| Safe opening | £150–£450 |
| Master key systems | £300–£1,200 |
| Smart lock installation | £120–£350 |
Indicative ranges from market data — actual quotes vary by scope, access, materials, and timing. Request quotes through Domifyr for accurate figures.
Typical locksmiths in CO1 charge £65–£95 per hour, with a callout fee around £75. Emergency callouts are typically 75% higher. Colchester rates are moderate for East England; emergency callouts command premium pricing especially evenings and weekends.
Most locksmiths in CO1 can quote within 24 hours for standard work. For emergencies (leaks, lockouts, no heating), expect a response in 1–3 hours.
Every listing comes from a real Google Places entry, shown with its genuine Google rating and review count — we don't invent ratings. We can't guarantee a business is still trading, and we don't check insurance or certifications, so always confirm both before work starts, as you would with any tradesperson.
About this guide
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This guide is assembled by Domifyr from the data we hold: Google ratings and review counts (collected by Google, not by us), UK statutory register requirements, and typical price ranges for the area. No individual author is credited because no individual wrote it — and we would rather tell you that than invent someone.