Lost your key or locked out? Here are rough prices for opening doors and cars and changing locks, and what to check before the locksmith arrives.
Rough prices. The price depends on the type of lock, the time (nights and holidays cost more), and whether the lock needs changing after opening.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Opening an apartment or house door (standard lock) | SAR 100 – 250 |
| Opening a high-security lock | SAR 250 – 400 |
| Changing or fitting a new lock (with the lock) | SAR 150 – 500 |
| Opening a car door | SAR 80 – 400 |
| Removing a broken key | From SAR 120 |
💡 Agree the price on the phone before the locksmith comes, especially at night. Some quote low on the phone and raise it at the door.
🔑 Programming a smart car key varies a lot by car. Get a price from a key specialist and from the dealer, and compare.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), mostly price pages of locksmiths and lock companies. The final price is agreed between you and the locksmith. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
A locksmith can usually open a standard lock without breaking it. Ask first whether the lock will need changing.
After opening, think about changing the lock or cylinder, especially if the key was lost with your address or a card.
Don't try to dig it out with sharp tools; you'll push it deeper. A locksmith has a special tool for it.
A car locksmith can usually open it without damage. Have proof the car is yours ready.
It usually needs cleaning and a dry lubricant (graphite), or the cylinder is worn and needs replacing.
Change the cylinders: you don't know how many copies the last tenant or workers have.
Agree the full price on WhatsApp: opening, changing the lock if needed, and any night charge.
An honest locksmith asks for proof the home or car is yours. That's a good sign, not a nuisance.
Ask whether they'll open it without breaking the door or lock, and if not, what the repair costs.
If they change the lock, ask about the brand and see the lock before it's fitted.
Ask for a receipt or a message with the price and the work, even on WhatsApp.
If you can, choose a locksmith with genuine reviews, or one someone you know has used.
Coming soon. We're checking locksmiths across every part of Riyadh now: phone number, ID and past work. Then you'll be able to contact them directly, with no commission.
Leave a copy with someone you trust.
For homes and apartments, a code or fingerprint lock ends the lost-key problem.
Once a year, spray a dry lubricant (graphite) into the lock, especially outside doors with all the dust.
Save a trusted locksmith's number before you need one.
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Last updated: October 2026