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Emergency locksmith in Swords
Locked out, a key snapped in the lock or a door forced in a break-in. Send it in 4 taps and pick Now. An emergency call-out in Dublin runs €90–€200 on one 2026 guide, more at night.
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- €90–€200emergency call-out, Dublin, incl. VAT (Emergency Trade)
- €120–€300out-of-hours lockout (Handld)
- €95one Dublin locksmith's lockout price, no evening premium (Locksmiths.ie)
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Right now
What to do before anyone arrives
Locked out right now?
- Check every door and window you can reach safely, back door included.
- Think who has a spare key: family, a neighbour, your landlord, agent or management company.
- If a child or someone vulnerable is inside, or something is on the cooker, ring 112 or 999 first.
- Send the form and pick Now. Say if it's a uPVC door, a Yale-type latch or a mortice lock.
After a break-in: ring the Gardaí, don't touch what the burglar may have handled, and send the form for a locksmith to make the door secure. Keep receipts for your insurer.
The Private Security Authority warns that some unlicensed locksmiths quote a low price, then raise it sharply once they arrive (Irish Times, 13 Mar 2024). Get the price on the phone, and ask what it covers: the call-out, the entry and any new lock.
Prices
What emergency work costs
| Job | Price | Who publishes it |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum job price, visit included | €90 | Locksmiths.ieDublin 1 (PSA licence 00709); no date on the page (© 2026); VAT not stated |
| Emergency locksmith call-out | €90–€200 (more at night) | Emergency TradeDublin cost guide; 2026 guide; VAT includes VAT |
| Call-out fee, daytime | €50–€110 (typical €70) | HandldIrish national cost guide; updated July 2026; VAT not stated |
| Emergency call-out fee | €50–€150 | WorkilyIrish cost guide; updated 15 Sep 2026; VAT not stated |
| Call-out, regular hours | €50–€80 | Nolan LocksmithsPortlaoise (PSA licence 07134); 28 Apr 2025; VAT not stated |
| Call-out, evenings and weekends | €100–€150+ | Nolan LocksmithsPortlaoise (PSA licence 07134); 28 Apr 2025; VAT not stated |
| Out-of-hours emergency lockout | €120–€300 (typical €180) | HandldIrish national cost guide; updated July 2026; VAT not stated |
| Broken key extraction | €70–€150 | Emergency TradeDublin cost guide; 2026 guide; VAT includes VAT |
| Burglary repair and make-safe | €150–€500 | Emergency TradeDublin cost guide; 2026 guide; VAT includes VAT |
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much is an emergency locksmith in Dublin?
Emergency Trade's 2026 Dublin guide puts an emergency call-out at €90–€200 (more at night), including VAT. Handld puts an out-of-hours lockout at €120–€300 (typical €180). Locksmiths.ie says it charges no evening, weekend or bank-holiday premium.
Will the locksmith have to break the lock?
Usually not. Most lockouts are opened without damage (non-destructive entry). If the lock has to be drilled or replaced, the locksmith should tell you and agree the price first.
My door was forced in a break-in. Can you send someone?
Yes: pick After a break-in. Ring the Gardaí first. Burglary repair and make-safe runs €150–€500 on Emergency Trade's Dublin guide, depending on the door and frame.
Is the locksmith licensed?
They should be. Locksmithing is a licensed category under the Private Security Authority (S.I. No. 343/2016, Locksmith Regulations). Ask for the licence number. How to check it.
How fast will someone come?
We don't promise a time. We pass your request to one local locksmith who covers your area, and the locksmith rings you to talk through the job and when they can come. If you're locked out, pick Now in the form.
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Where these numbers come from (2 public sources, checked 3 November 2026)
Sources (5)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- Emergency Trade: emergencytrade.ie
- Handld: handld.org
- Locksmiths.ie: locksmiths.ie
- Workily: workily.ie
- Nolan Locksmiths: jacknolan.ie