Balbriggan · K32 · Co. Dublin
Locksmith in Balbriggan
A locksmith in Balbriggan costs €60 to €190 to get you back in during the day and €120 to €300 out of hours. A new cylinder is €70 to €200, an anti-snap one €70 to €150.
Free to ask. One local locksmith rings you, not five.
- 8,147households in Balbriggan (Census 2022)
- 72%of homes built since 1991
- 39%of households renting
- 69burglaries recorded at Balbriggan Garda station in 2025 (CSO)
Balbriggan homes
Homes and locks in Balbriggan
Balbriggan has 24,322 people in 8,147 households (Census 2022), 81% of them in a house. 72% of homes in Balbriggan were built since 1991, so most front doors are uPVC or composite with a euro cylinder and a multipoint lock: anti-snap cylinders and gearbox repairs are the usual jobs. 39% of households rent: if you're a tenant, ask your landlord before changing locks.
Balbriggan has its own Garda station: recorded burglaries there went from 86 in 2019 to 69 in 2025. (CSO, recorded crime by Garda station.)
We cover the town, Bremore, Hamlet Lane and the estates off the Drogheda road. Balbriggan Eircodes start with K32.
Our price guide
What a locksmith costs in Balbriggan
For a house in Swords and north Co. Dublin. The locksmith gives you the price on the phone before coming out.
| Job | Typical price | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Locked out, opened without damage (daytime) | €60 to €190 | The lock, the door, the time of day |
| Locked out, evening, night or weekend | €120 to €300 | How late, how far |
| Anti-snap cylinder (TS007 3-star) fitted | €70 to €150 | Brand and size of cylinder |
| uPVC multipoint lock repaired or replaced | €100 to €350 | The mechanism, matching the door's make |
| Lock or euro cylinder changed, a lock | €70 to €200 | The cylinder grade, how many doors |
What's included
- The visit, opening or fitting, and testing the lock with you
- New keys for a new cylinder, usually three
- Taking away the old lock
- A price agreed before any work starts
What pushes it up or down
- Up: evenings, nights and weekends; a high-security cylinder; a lock that has to be drilled
- Down: daytime, a lock that can be picked or bypassed, a standard cylinder
- Ask before they start: the call-out fee, the labour, the parts and VAT, all in one price
Nearby
Balbriggan and nearby
| Area | Households | Built since 1991 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balbriggan | 8,147 | 72% | 39% |
| Malahide | 6,523 | 47% | 18% |
| Portmarnock | 3,843 | 42% | 16% |
| Donabate | 3,157 | 85% | 21% |
| Kinsealy | 293 | 86% | 15% |
| Swords | 13,648 | 62% | 28% |
Census 2022 (CSO, built-up areas).
Three steps
How it works
- Tell us the jobThree taps: what's wrong, how soon, where you are. Only your phone number is needed.
- We pass it to one locksmithOne local locksmith who covers your area, licensed by the PSA. Not a list, and not five firms ringing you.
- They ring you with a priceBefore they come out: the call-out, the labour and any parts, in one price. Nothing is agreed until you say yes.
Free quote
Get a locksmith in 3 taps
Tap what you need and leave your number. It goes to one local locksmith who covers your area, and they ring you back with a price before they come out.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
How much is a locksmith in Balbriggan?
€60 to €190 for a daytime lockout, €120 to €300 out of hours; €70 to €200 to change a lock.
Do you cover all of Balbriggan?
Yes: the town, Bremore, Hamlet Lane and the estates off the Drogheda road. Requests go to one local locksmith who covers your area.
Is the locksmith licensed?
Yes. Ask for the PSA licence number when they ring.
Will they give me a price first?
Yes. The locksmith rings you back with one price before they come out.
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Need a locksmith in Swords?
One local, licensed locksmith rings you back. Agree the price before they start.