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Locksmith Pricing in Appleton, WI

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No surprise after-hours surcharges

After-hours pricing is disclosed upfront, not added to your bill at the end.

Service Pricing

All prices are estimates. Final price confirmed before work begins.

Auto Lockout

Car lockout (standard hours)

Mon–Fri 8am–8pm

$80 – $100

Car lockout (after hours / weekends)

Nights, weekends, holidays

$100 – $150

Truck / SUV lockout

Larger vehicles may vary

$85 – $110

Car Keys & Programming

Transponder key cut & programmed

Most makes & models

$150 – $250

Key fob replacement & programming

OEM-quality fobs

$120 – $200

Smart key / push-to-start

Proximity keys, luxury vehicles

$200 – $350

Duplicate / spare key (no chip)

Basic cut keys

$50 – $80

Ignition Services

Ignition repair

Worn or damaged ignition

$150 – $250

Ignition replacement

Full cylinder swap

$200 – $350

Broken key extraction (ignition)

Key snapped in ignition

$80 – $150

Residential

Home lockout

Standard deadbolt / knob

$80 – $120

Lock rekey

Per lock, parts included

$50 – $80

Lock replacement

Hardware cost varies by grade

$100 – $200

Locksmith vs. Dealer: What You'll Pay

For car key replacement, a locksmith is almost always faster and cheaper than the dealership.

FactorAppleton LocksmithDealership
Car key programming$150 – $250$250 – $500+
Wait timeSame day, often 30 min1–5 business days
Come to you?Yes — mobile serviceNo — tow required
After-hours available?Yes — 24/7No

Pricing Questions

Most standard locksmith jobs in Appleton run $80–$150. Car lockouts are typically $80–$100 during business hours and $100–$150 after hours. Car key programming ranges from $150–$350 depending on the vehicle. We always quote before we work.

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