Most locksmith jobs in Stamford fall into a narrow, predictable price band. Here are the honest 2026 ranges from a working local shop — no bait pricing.
House lockout: $85–$150 during the day, $125–$200 nights and weekends. A 'starting at $19' ad almost always balloons past $250 once the tech arrives.
Car lockout: $75–$140 for standard vehicles. Add $30–$60 for high-security European makes that require an air wedge and long-reach tool.
Rekey per cylinder: $20–$35 plus a $35–$65 service call. A typical 3-door home rekey lands between $110 and $180 all-in.
Lock change (standard Kwikset/Schlage grade 2): $95–$180 per door including the new hardware. Grade 1 commercial cylinders run $180–$320.
Smart lock installation: $120–$220 labor. The lock itself is $180–$380 depending on model (Schlage Encode Plus, Yale Assure 2, August Wi-Fi).
Night, weekend, and holiday surcharge: $25–$60 flat, disclosed before dispatch. Anyone who won't quote a firm number on the phone is a red flag.
What we won't do: quote $19 to get in the door, then hand you a $450 invoice. Every GetStamford job gets a written price cap before the tech leaves the van.