Lockouts at midnight, post-move-in rekeys, deadbolt installs, smart lock setup, commercial master-key systems. Fast on-the-spot invoicing with service call + parts + labor on one PDF. Built for the locksmith running their own van or small shop.
Start 7-day free trial $29/mo after. Cancel anytime.| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call fee (scheduled visit) | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Rekey existing cylinders (post-move-in) | 4 | $32.00 | $128.00 |
| New deadbolt install (Schlage B60N) | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Smart lock install (Schlage Encode) | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Smart lock setup + WiFi pairing | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Spare keys cut (4 keys) | 4 | $8.00 | $32.00 |
Industry-typical 2026 ranges. After-hours and emergency add 25-100% on top of scheduled rates.
| Service | Typical range (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service call fee | $50-$100 | Often waived if customer proceeds with work |
| Residential lockout | $75-$185 | Daytime; after-hours can hit $200-$350 |
| Car lockout | $50-$150 | Most cars; high-security keys cost more |
| Rekey existing cylinder | $25-$50 per cylinder | Plus service call; bundles of 4+ common |
| Deadbolt install (Schlage B60N or equiv) | $120-$220 | Includes hardware + labor |
| Smart lock install (Schlage Encode / Yale Assure) | $185-$385 | Includes hardware + WiFi setup |
| High-security lock install (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) | $285-$685 | Hardware + restricted-keyway labor |
| Key duplication (standard) | $3-$12 per key | Higher for transponder + high-security blanks |
| Commercial master-key system (typical 15 cylinders) | $650-$1,500 | Cylinders + master + change keys + labor |
| Safe combination change | $125-$285 | Standard residential floor or wall safe |
| Safe opening (locked out) | $185-$485 | Manipulation if possible; drilling adds cost |
Locksmithing splits into two modes: emergency on-demand (lockouts, lost keys) and scheduled work (rekeys, new installs, commercial master-key jobs). Emergency is high-volume + small-ticket; scheduled is lower-volume + bigger-ticket. Operaite handles both on one workbook.
Lockouts: customer calls, you roll within 30-45 min, open the door in 5-15 min, invoice in 2 min, get paid. Operaite’s saved customer list speeds up repeat customers (apartment complexes, property managers who call you regularly for tenant lockouts). The invoice goes out with service call + lockout fee on one line, customer pays via the link or hands you cash/card on the spot.
Scheduled work: customer books online via the booking page (or calls), you confirm the appointment, Operaite sends them an SMS reminder the day before. On-site, the job becomes an invoice with full breakout — service call + per-cylinder rekey + deadbolt install + smart lock setup. Customer database keeps the keyway + lock-brand + install-date notes for the next time they call back.
The hidden compounding: AI review replies. Locksmith is brutally local-Google-search-dependent. Every review reply (even “thanks!”) signals to Google’s algorithm that you’re actively engaged. The AI drafts replies in 12 seconds that mention the actual job (“glad we got you back in at Ashford Pl”). Compounds over years into Google ranking lift that brings more emergency calls — which are the highest-margin business locksmiths do.
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