Cost of getting a key cut

Posted 25th Nov 2023 (Posted 19 h, 42 m ago)

I got a front door key cut at the local locksmith shop for £12. It is a standard key for a union lock, like this one below. It seems on the high side, is this the average price for a key cut?

Reason I am asking is that this was in May and I need to get another one cut so wondered if I should shop around or if this is the sort of standard rate for the south east.

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17 h, 42 m ago
Expensive, i used the machine in b&q and paid £10 for 3 cuts
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17 h, 22 m ago
I didn't know b&q cut keys?

Update - I just looked up my local b&q and it says it offers key cutting, which is the "mykeymachine". Saw a YouTube video on how to use it, and it looked pretty good.

I will give it a go as £11 sounds steep. Do you know what happens if the key doesn't work? With a shop, they will refine the cut or give you a refund. What happens with these machines? (edited)
19 h, 38 m ago
standard price mutley
19 h, 21 m ago
The 3 for £10ish key machines mykeymachine.com/ might be an option if there is one nearby.
18 h, 12 m ago
About 5 years ago I needed 2 keys cut.
Found it was cheaper to buy a new lock and get 3 new keys with the lock.
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17 h, 57 m ago
Yeah, if it costs me £33 for 3 keys, I could probably buy a lock for less, if it was just a standard Yale lock.
17 h, 25 m ago
I was quoted £4 for a key so now we just leave the door open.
6 m ago
I'd love to do that, but this ain't Canada
16 h, 44 m ago
Never thought I would say this but.. Thanks for the thread

just told me a good money saving option I never had a clue about. Top marks to both of you.
15 h, 9 m ago
Personally I found it cheaper to replace the entire lock as it came with 4 keys...
19 h, 30 m ago
If its the ones asda cover than my local DIY store was actually cheaper £2.50 to £3 can't remember but asda had offer 3 for something can't remember. But if you call the stores that have it, they could tell. You the price. Dont see it online.
19 h, 26 m ago
3 for £10 ish if you can find a supermarket with a machine.
I've seen them in The Range, and a large Asda
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18 h, 49 m ago
i wonder if timpson would be cheaper. i may go to one and ask them. i think the last time i had asked they said £9 but i don't think they have all keys available like the locksmith.
17 h, 28 m ago
Yes, seems expensive and I'm near London lol
14 h, 30 m ago
My local DIY stores do it for £3
6 h, 51 m ago

Above picture is from Trago Mills if you live near one (edited)
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13 m ago
none near me, but it just show how much of a mark up there is for those cutting keys! (edited)
4 m ago
And they had to stay open during the pandemic as they are keyworkers