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Lock Change cost in Charleston, SC

A typical Lock Change figure in Charleston is about $96 per lock, about 6% above the national figure of $90.

Typical cost

Typical in Charleston

$96

per lock

Fair price range: $43 to $212

On the low end
$43
On the high end
$212

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Charleston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Lock grade
  2. Smart lock
  3. Number of doors
  4. Rekey vs replace
  5. Labor minimum

Ways to pay less

  1. Rekey instead of replace
  2. Buy locks yourself
  3. Change the most-used door first
  4. Skip smart locks if not needed
  5. Ask about keying alike

Lock Change in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Charleston, SC$96
$43 to $212
National typical$90
$40 to $200
Greenville, SC$85
$38 to $188
Columbia, SC$81
$36 to $180
Arvada, CO$91
$40 to $201
Baltimore, MD$101
$45 to $225
Fontana, CA$103
$46 to $229

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Questions people ask

Lock Change in Charleston: what does it cost?

In Charleston, SC, Lock Change typically costs about $96 per lock, with most prices between $43 and $212.

Why is Charleston higher than the national price?

Prices in Charleston run about 6% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.