Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
See the full cost before booking. Our AI analyzes your lock and gives you an accurate, upfront price. No bait-and-switch, no hidden fees.
Traditional locksmiths quote $75, then charge $450+. We show you the real price upfront.
Available now on iOS & Android
How AI Pricing Works
Get your price in 3 simple steps
Take a Photo
Upload a photo of your lock in the app
Tap to capture
AI Analyzes Lock
Our AI identifies lock type, brand, and difficulty in <3 seconds
Type: Schlage Deadbolt
Grade: Grade 2
Est. Time: 10-15 min
Instant Price Breakdown
Get total cost before booking: labor, parts, service fee, tax
Job Estimate
Price locked in. Won't change on-site*
*Only exception: If lock is unpickable and requires drilling, or unexpected damage is discovered, technician will show updated price for your approval before proceeding.
Real Pricing Examples
These are actual prices from our AI. No surprises.
| Scenario | Lock Type | Time | Subtotal | Total w/ Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Lockout | Standard Schlage deadbolt | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $160 | $174 |
| Car Lockout | Honda Accord (2015) | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $160 | $174 |
| High-Security Lock | Medeco deadbolt (drill required) | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $240 | $261 |
| Rekeying (5 locks) | Standard residential | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $220 | $240 |
| Smart Lock Installation Lock hardware sold separately | August Wi-Fi lock | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $175 | $191 |
| Evening House Lockout Evening $50 service fee | Kwikset deadbolt | 7 PM - 9 PM | $170 | $185 |
| Late Night Emergency Late night $70 service fee | Deadbolt + doorknob | 9 PM - 11 PM | $190 | $207 |
| Overnight Lockout Overnight $90 service fee | Standard deadbolt | 11 PM - 8 AM | $210 | $229 |
| Weekend House Lockout $60 weekend service fee | Kwikset deadbolt | Sat-Sun 8 AM - 7 PM | $180 | $196 |
Apartment Lockout
Standard Schlage deadbolt
Car Lockout
Honda Accord (2015)
High-Security Lock
Medeco deadbolt (drill required)
Rekeying (5 locks)
Standard residential
Smart Lock Installation
August Wi-Fi lock
Lock hardware sold separately
Evening House Lockout
Kwikset deadbolt
Evening $50 service fee
Late Night Emergency
Deadbolt + doorknob
Late night $70 service fee
Overnight Lockout
Standard deadbolt
Overnight $90 service fee
Weekend House Lockout
Kwikset deadbolt
$60 weekend service fee
All prices include 8.875% NYC sales tax
What's Included
Always Included
- Licensed, insured technician
- Background-checked professional
- Real-time GPS tracking
- 25-minute average arrival
- Secure in-app payment
- Digital receipt with itemized breakdown
- Customer support
What Costs Extra
- Lock hardware (deadbolts, doorknobs, etc.)
- Additional services discovered on-site (requires your approval)
- Tips (100% optional, go to technician)
Where Does Your Money Go?
One all-in upfront total — includes applicable tax. No surprises, no add-ons.
42.3% → Technician Labor
$69.00 goes directly to your locksmith (60% of labor pool)
28.2% → LockAtlas Platform Fee
$46.00 for AI pricing, platform operations, and customer support (40% of labor pool)
21.4% → Parts/Materials
$35.00 for lock cylinder replacement (at cost)
8.2% → Sales Tax (8.875%)
$13.31 included in total — remitted to NY State
How it works: Your upfront total of $163.31 includes NY sales tax. In this example, $69.00 goes to the technician, $46.00 to LockAtlas, $35.00 to parts, and $13.31 to tax.
Service Fee Schedule
Our service fee varies by time of day to ensure technician availability 24/7
Weekday Service Fee Timeline
| Time of Request | Service Fee |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM | $40 |
| 7 PM - 9 PM | $50 |
| 9 PM - 11 PM | $70 |
| 11 PM - 8 AM | $90 |
| Sat-Sun 8 AM - 7 PM | $60 |
This service fee covers AI pricing technology, insurance verification, 24/7 customer support, payment processing, and platform infrastructure. Sales tax is calculated separately and remitted to NY State.
💡Pro Tip: Book during business hours (Mon-Fri 8 AM - 7 PM) for the lowest service fee at $40. The labor cost stays the same. Only the service fee changes by time.
LockAtlas vs. Traditional Locksmiths
Traditional Locksmiths
- Quote:"$75 service call"
- Actual Charge:"$450-$600"
- Hidden Fees:"Trip charge, diagnostic fee, emergency fee, after-hours fee, drilling premium"
- Price Discovery:"After they arrive (you're trapped)"
- Sales Tax:"Often not collected or disclosed"
- Receipt:"Handwritten or none"
LockAtlas
- Quote:"$131-$250 total (AI-calculated, includes tax)"
- Actual Charge:"$131-$250 (locked in*)"
- Hidden Fees:"Zero. Everything included in quote"
- Price Discovery:"Before booking (full control)"
- Sales Tax:"Clearly itemized and disclosed"
- Receipt:"Digital, itemized, emailed instantly"
*Only changes if unpickable lock requires drilling or unexpected damage found. You approve before work continues.
Common Questions
Why Customers Trust Our Pricing
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AI Pricing Technology
Patent-pending lock analysis technology. Accurate 95%+ of the time.
Zero Price Manipulation
What you see is what you pay. Guaranteed. No bait-and-switch, ever.
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$150-185
Average job (all-in, tax included)
25 min
Average arrival time
100%
Licensed & insured techs