Home & Repair, Virginia

Locksmith cost in Richmond, VA

A typical Locksmith figure in Richmond is about $152 per visit, close to the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$152

per visit

Fair price range: $91 to $244

On the low end
$91
On the high end
$244

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Richmond. 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. Emergency vs scheduled
  2. Lock type
  3. Rekey vs replace
  4. After-hours surcharge
  5. Smart lock install

Ways to pay less

  1. Avoid 24/7 emergency calls
  2. Rekey instead of replace
  3. Keep a spare key
  4. Verify licensing
  5. Compare mobile vs shop rates

Locksmith in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Richmond, VA$152
$91 to $244
National typical$150
$90 to $242
Virginia Beach, VA$152
$92 to $246
Chesapeake, VA$151
$91 to $243
Norfolk, VA$149
$89 to $240
Asheville, NC$153
$92 to $247
Aurora, IL$161
$97 to $260

Other Home & Repair costs in Richmond

Questions people ask

Locksmith in Richmond: what does it cost?

In Richmond, VA, Locksmith typically costs about $152 per visit, with most prices between $91 and $244.

Why is Richmond higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Locksmith earn in Richmond, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Richmond close to the national figure.

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.