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Ran
Amsterdam on Jul 2026
I got locked out of an Airbnb in Amsterdam when the key got stuck, and Adham came in about 20 to 25 minutes. They opened it in a few minutes, changed the lock, and gave us a choice for the new lock, which was really good. The whole thing was super easy, they checked identification and verified everything properly, and Adham was very nice. It felt a bit high, but fair, and overall it was a great experience.
Anonymous
Amsterdam on Jul 2026
Adham changed a lock for me on the inside door of my studio, and he was fast and the communication was good. The man was good, friendly and respectful, and apart from the price everything was good. I did feel it was a bit expensive because it was not the same as what I saw online, but the work itself was good. I would recommend him, just not for the same price.
Anna
Rotterdam on Jul 2026
Last weekend our locks did not work because the key would not go in, and after me and my roommate tried for like an hour, we called Adham. He said he would arrive within about half an hour or 40 minutes, and he did. The lock was so jammed that he could not open it with the key and had to take out the lock itself to get the door open, and we were really grateful. He was really nice, the price felt fair, and I would for sure use him again.
Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted locksmiths actually do. Updated July 2026
How much does an emergency lockout cost in Amsterdam?
Getting back into your flat during the day usually costs €80 to €150, and that normally covers the call-out and the labour. The NSSG guideline is about €125 in the day, about €150 in the evening and about €200 at night or at the weekend, but those are guidelines, not law. This is the trade where a quoted €15 or €35 turns into a bill over €500 once someone is standing at your door, so get the full total confirmed on the phone before the van leaves. Ask two things while you have them on the line: is that price with BTW, and what does it cost if the door cannot be opened without damage.
How much does emergency door opening cost in Amsterdam?
A door that has simply blown shut behind you is a different job from one you locked with the key. The first is often open in ten minutes and starts around €75, the second needs more tools and time and starts around €95. A good locksmith tries to open it without any damage first and only drills as a last resort, which is when a replacement cylinder of €35 to €150 lands on the bill. Ask on the phone whether damage-free opening is likely and what the price becomes if it is not.
How much does lock replacement cost in Amsterdam?
Nine times out of ten you do not need a whole new lock, just the cylinder inside it, and that keeps the bill to €100 to €170 fitted. The price climbs with the SKG rating: an SKG** cylinder runs €80 to €200 fitted and an SKG*** €120 to €300, which matters because plenty of Dutch contents insurers ask for a certain standard. Watch the split between the lock and the fitting, since the cylinder itself is only €35 to €150 of that and the rest is labour. Doing every exterior lock in the flat after a move is €300 to €700.
How much do security upgrades cost in Amsterdam?
An upgrade usually means a better cylinder and better hardware, and it starts with advice: a burglary prevention consult is €75 to €150. Moving to an SKG** cylinder is €80 to €200 fitted and an SKG*** is €120 to €300, while a multipoint lock on the front door is €175 to €400 and the whole flat is €300 to €700. Check your policy before you choose, because many Dutch contents insurers ask for a specific lock standard, and firms working to the Politiekeurmerk Veilig Wonen fit to that standard as a matter of course.
How much do smart locks cost in Amsterdam?
The fitting has a real price on it: national installers who cover Amsterdam charge from €99 to fit a Nuki and from €109 for a LoQed Touch, with no call-out fee, and it takes one to two hours. That is labour only. The lock itself is a separate bill and none of our sources publishes what the hardware costs, so add that on top of the fitting price. Most of these mount onto the cylinder you already have, which is why the job is short and often causes no damage. Check the SKG rating before you buy, because that is what your insurer looks at, not the app.
How much does lock installation cost in Amsterdam?
Fitting a lock is priced on the hardware and the door, not on a flat rate. An SKG** security cylinder is €80 to €200 fitted and an SKG*** is €120 to €300, while a multipoint lock that bolts the door shut at several points is €175 to €400 and takes one to two hours. If you have already bought the lock you are paying labour only, which starts around €95. Certified locks often have to be fitted professionally for the manufacturer guarantee and your insurance cover to stand.
How much does lock repair cost in Amsterdam?
If your key turns stiffly or the lock catches, a repair is usually cheaper than a replacement and runs €65 to €150. A sliding door mechanism starts around €95, and putting right a forced door after a break-in is €150 to €400, or €225 to €450 if it happens at night or over the weekend. Do not wait until it seizes completely, because then you are paying emergency rates instead of a booked appointment. After a burglary, report it to the police first: your contents insurance almost always pays for the locksmith, but it wants the report and an itemised invoice.
How much does car key duplication and programming cost in Amsterdam?
We have real figures for this now, from Dutch car key specialists who work nationally and cover Amsterdam. A transponder key cut and coded runs €75 to €225, and a keyless smart key or keycard €150 to €350 with the programming included. Losing every key is the expensive one, €200 to €500, because the car has to be taught a new key from scratch. If your old key still works but has stopped talking to the car, programming alone is €60 to €150. The main dealer normally charges more for the same key. Have your registration and the year of the car in front of you when you ring, since the make and model move these numbers a lot.
How much do electronic and proximity keys cost in Amsterdam?
For a building, electronic and pass keys are deliberately hard to copy, which is the whole point of them. You need the security card or proof of ownership that came with the system, the copy is made by the brand rather than by any shop with a cutting machine, and none of our sources puts a price on it. If you mean a car proximity or keyless key, that we can price: €150 to €350 for a spare with the programming included, and a keycard style key from about €200. Ask for a quote with the brand and key type to hand.
How much do garage and gate remotes cost in Amsterdam?
None of the Dutch price guides we checked covers garage and gate remotes, so we have no Amsterdam figure we trust. What you pay turns on the brand of the motor and on whether the remote can be cloned from one you already have or has to be paired at the unit itself. Ask for a total before anyone comes out, and have the make of your opener ready.
How much do master key systems cost in Amsterdam?
A master key system is designed rather than bought off a shelf: one key opens every door, while the other keys each open only their own. The price therefore depends on how many cylinders you need and how many levels of access, and none of our Dutch sources publishes a rate for it. Expect a site visit and a written quote rather than a price over the phone.
How much does key duplication cost in Amsterdam?
An ordinary house key copied is cheap, from about €25. Certified security keys are the exception: they can only be cut by the brand and you need the ownership card that came with the lock, which is rather the point of them. If you want extra keys for a lock you have no card for, the usual route is a new cylinder with a fresh set, at €80 to €150 fitted. Only one of our sources prices this, so treat the figures as a starting point rather than a quote.
How much does safe opening cost in Amsterdam?
Opening a home safe starts at €129 to €250, and one national specialist bills it by the clock instead: €80 for the first hour, then €20 per 15 minutes. Watch two things on the quote. Some firms add the call-out separately, from €36 up to €125 for a rush visit, and two of our three sources quote before BTW, so add 21% if you are comparing them. Evenings and nights carry 50% on top and weekends or public holidays up to double. A heavy safe or a fire safe is quoted from a photo, and bring something showing the safe is yours.
How much does safe installation cost in Amsterdam?
Fitting a safe properly means anchoring it into a wall or floor, and the price turns on the weight of the safe and what it is going into. None of our Dutch sources publishes a rate for it, so this is a quote job rather than a list price. Ask your insurer what grade of safe and what anchoring they want before you buy, because that usually decides the whole spec.
What people want to know before hiring locksmiths in Amsterdam.