How our pricing works
Every job at 970 Locksmith Fort Collins is quoted as a firm flat rate before any work begins. You hear the number, you agree to it, then we start. No mileage fees inside our service area, no nighttime emergency premium, no weekend surcharge, no holiday upcharge. The pricing ranges below reflect 95%+ of jobs in 2026 — exact quote always given on the phone or upon arrival. Why ranges and not single prices? Because lock types vary (Schlage C vs Schlage Primus, Kwikset vs Medeco), key types vary (standard transponder vs smart key vs European luxury), and job complexity varies (single cylinder vs full home, single fob vs all-keys-lost). The phone quote always specifies a single price within the range, not the range itself.
What our pricing does NOT include surcharges for
❌ Nighttime calls (10 p.m. – 6 a.m.) — no premium. Same price 2 AM as 2 PM. ❌ Weekends and holidays — no premium. Christmas Day same price as Tuesday afternoon. ❌ Bad weather / snowstorms — no premium. ❌ Mileage inside our service area — no premium. Small mileage premium for cities 25+ miles away ($10-$20) — clearly disclosed on the phone. ❌ Phone diagnosis — free. We discuss your situation and quote a firm price without charging for the call. ❌ Quote consultations — free, including on-site assessments for complex commercial work (master key systems, access control, etc.).
Why flat-rate instead of hourly
Hourly rates incentivize the wrong behavior — a locksmith billing by the hour has a reason to work slowly. Flat rates mean we work efficiently and you know the bill before we start. The price you hear on the phone is the price you pay. This isn't just our preference; it's a deliberate response to the 'national 24-hour locksmith' scam aggregators that advertise $19 service calls and then charge $400 on arrival via undefined 'specialty lock fees' and 'after-hours premiums.' We rejected that model in 2016 and our 381 verified 5-star reviews suggest customers prefer it.
Common Locksmith Pricing Scenarios
Real situations we handle multiple times per week from our Fort Collins base.
- ✓Phone quote for home lockout — firm price in under 60 seconds
- ✓Quote comparison vs. a competitor's surcharge structure
- ✓Property manager seeking volume rate schedule
- ✓New homeowner planning move-in rekey budget
- ✓Commercial client budgeting master key system install
- ✓Auto owner avoiding dealer pricing for replacement key
- ✓Multi-service bundle quote (lockout + rekey + smart lock)
- ✓Insurance reimbursement documentation for break-in aftermath
- ✓Estate attorney pricing safe-opening service
- ✓Smart lock upgrade across multiple doors
- ✓Custom pricing request for unique scenario
- ✓Annual locksmith service budget planning
Locksmith Pricing Pricing — Flat-Rate, No Surcharges
The price quoted on the phone is the price you pay. Quote before any work begins, always.
Our 5-Step Locksmith Pricing Process
Call (970) 397-2002
Owner Omer or local tech answers in under 30 seconds. No call center.
Describe your situation
Be specific — what's locked, what type, vehicle make/model/year if automotive.
Firm price quote on the phone
Single number, not a range. You agree before we dispatch.
Dispatch + on-site work
Marked van arrives in 22 min FC average. Work performed at quoted price.
Pay quoted price + email receipt
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, cash.
Why Fort Collins Calls 970 Locksmith for Locksmith Pricing
- ✓Phone quote = on-site price — no surprise upcharges once we arrive. The number you hear is the number you pay.
- ✓No nighttime / weekend / holiday surcharges — same flat rate 24/7/365. This is non-negotiable; it's how we built the business since 2016.
- ✓Free phone diagnosis — we discuss your situation and quote a firm price without charging for the call.
- ✓Free on-site consultation for commercial — master key system design, access control planning, safe opening assessment. No commitment.
- ✓90-day workmanship warranty on all installations and rekeys. If our work fails due to defective workmanship, we return and fix it at no charge.
- ✓Itemized digital receipt within hours of completion — useful for insurance claims, property manager reimbursements, and business expense tracking.