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Locksmiths in Massachusetts

488 zip codes with active providers out of 519 total (94% coverage). Ranked #3 of 44 states by avg bid.

State Avg

$40.96

National Avg

$27.96

Coverage

94%

vs National

+46.5%

State vs National Average

Massachusetts: $41+46.5% vs National Avg

Dashed line = National Avg ($28)

Locksmith Costs in Massachusetts

Typical cost range: $75–$250 for most services; $200–$600 for lock changes and rekeying

Emergency lockout (residential)$75–$200

Emergency lockout (automotive)$100–$300

Rekey locks (per lock)$20–$50

Deadbolt installation$100–$250

Lock change (per lock, including hardware)$75–$200

Smart lock installation$150–$350

When to Hire a Locksmith

Emergency service available in most areas

•You're locked out of your home, car, or business and don't have a spare key

•You just moved into a new home and have no idea how many copies of the old keys exist

•A key broke off inside a lock and you can't extract it without damaging the mechanism

•You want to upgrade from basic knob locks to proper deadbolts or smart locks for better security

What to Look For

A local, established business with a physical address — not just a call center dispatching random contractors

Upfront pricing quoted over the phone before they arrive, including any emergency or after-hours surcharge

Proper identification and a branded vehicle — a legitimate locksmith will arrive looking professional

The ability to verify their identity and license before you let them work on your locks

Common Locksmith Problems in Massachusetts

Lockouts — the most common call, whether it's a house, car, or office

Worn-out lock mechanisms that stick, jam, or won't turn smoothly

Broken keys stuck inside lock cylinders

Deadbolts that won't align with the strike plate due to foundation settling or door frame shifting

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Locksmith in Massachusetts

“What is the total cost including the service call, labor, and any parts?”

The single most important question. Scam locksmiths quote a low service call fee then add hundreds in hidden charges. Get the all-in price before they start.

“Are you a local company? What is your business address?”

Many locksmith scams operate through national call centers that dispatch untrained workers. A real local locksmith has a shop you can visit.

“Can I see your locksmith license and photo ID when you arrive?”

In states that require locksmith licensing, a legitimate locksmith will have their credentials ready. If they can't produce identification, don't let them in.

“Will you try to pick or bypass the lock before drilling?”

Drilling destroys the lock and means you pay for a replacement. A skilled locksmith can open most residential locks without drilling. If they jump straight to the drill, they may lack the skills to do the job properly.

Red Flags When Hiring a Locksmith

✖Answers the phone with a generic 'locksmith services' instead of a company name
✖Quotes an unrealistically low price ($15–$35) over the phone — the real bill will be much higher
✖Arrives in an unmarked vehicle with no company branding or identification
✖Insists on drilling the lock immediately without trying other methods first

DIY vs Hiring a Professional Locksmith

You can rekey simple Kwikset SmartKey locks yourself with the provided tool, install surface-mounted door reinforcement plates, and replace basic doorknobs. But drilling out locks, picking locks, working on high-security systems, programming automotive transponder keys, and installing commercial access control all require a professional. Botched lock work can leave you less secure than before.

Locksmith Safety Tips

Beware of 'locksmith' scam operations that quote $15–$35 on the phone then demand $200–$500 when they arrive — this is the most common consumer complaint in the industry
A legitimate locksmith will never drill your lock as a first resort — picking or bypassing should be attempted first, and drilling is a last resort that means you're buying a new lock
Never let a locksmith start work without confirming the price — get the total cost in writing before they touch your locks

Best Time to Hire a Locksmith in Massachusetts

Locksmith demand is highest on weekends and holidays when people are more likely to be locked out. Cold weather increases lockouts as locks freeze and people rush in and out. If you need non-emergency rekeying or lock upgrades, weekday daytime appointments are cheapest and easiest to schedule.

Locksmith Licensing in Massachusetts

Locksmith licensing varies widely. States like California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas require locksmith licenses. Many other states have no licensing requirement at all. In unlicensed states, check for business registration, insurance, and ALOA membership as quality indicators.

City-by-City Costs (327 cities)

City	Avg Bid	Max Bid	Min Bid	Zip Codes
Assonet	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Westport	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Brant Rock	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Swansea	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Taunton	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	2
Seekonk	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Somerset	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	2
South Carver	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
South Dartmouth	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Rehoboth	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Rochester	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Plymouth	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	3
Plympton	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Raynham Center	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Ocean Bluff	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Onset	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
North Carver	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
North Dartmouth	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
North Dighton	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Carver	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Berkley	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
New Bedford	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	6
Mattapoisett	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Middleboro	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	3
Wareham	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Manomet	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Marion	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Kingston	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Lakeville	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	2
Halifax	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Fairhaven	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Fall River	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	5
Green Harbor	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Dartmouth	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Dighton	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Duxbury	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	2
East Freetown	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
East Taunton	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
East Wareham	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
West Wareham	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Acushnet	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
White Horse Beach	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Westport Point	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	1
Stoneham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Still River	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sterling	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Southborough	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Weymouth	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Allston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Woodville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Woburn	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	4
Winthrop	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Winchester	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wilmington	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Whitman	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Whitinsville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Weymouth	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wrentham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Andover	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	5
Accord	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Acton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Worcester	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	16
Westford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Westborough	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Townsend	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Roxbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Newton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Newbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Millbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Medford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Groton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Essex	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Elmwood	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Easton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
East Weymouth	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
East Walpole	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
East Bridgewater	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
East Boston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Dunstable	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Dracut	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Groveland	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Groton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	3
Greenbush	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Dover	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Dorchester Center	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Dorchester	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	3
Devens	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Dedham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Danvers	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Concord	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Cohasset	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Clinton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Chestnut Hill	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Cherry Valley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Chelsea	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Chelmsford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Everett	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Grafton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Gloucester	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Georgetown	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Franklin	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Framingham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	5
Foxboro	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Fitchburg	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Fayville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hudson	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hopkinton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hopedale	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Holliston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Holden	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Holbrook	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hingham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Haverhill	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	4
Hathorne	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Harvard	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hanson	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hanscom AFB	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hanover	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Hamilton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Linwood	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lincoln	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lexington	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Leominster	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lawrence	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	4
Lancaster	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Jefferson	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Jamaica Plain	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Ipswich	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hyde Park	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Hull	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Marlborough	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Marblehead	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Mansfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Manchester	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Manchaug	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Malden	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lynnfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lynn	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	6
Lunenburg	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Lowell	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	5
Littleton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wellesley Hills	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wellesley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wayland	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Waverley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Watertown	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	3
Waltham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	4
Walpole	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wakefield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Waban	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Uxbridge	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Upton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Tyngsboro	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Townsend	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Topsfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Tewksbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Millis	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Millbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Milford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Middleton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Methuen	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Merrimac	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Mendon	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Melrose	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Medway	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Medford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Medfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Maynard	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Mattapan	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Marshfield Hills	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newton Highlands	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newton Center	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
New Town	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Needham Heights	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Needham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Natick	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Nahant	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Monponsett	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Minot	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Berlin	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Belmont	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Bellingham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Chartley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Charlestown	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Carlisle	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Canton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Cambridge	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	6
Byfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Burlington	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Bryantville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Brookline Village	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Brookline	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Brockton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	5
Milton Village	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Milton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Millville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Marshfield	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Grafton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Easton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
North Chelmsford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Billerica	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Attleboro	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
North Andover	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Norfolk	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Nonantum	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newtonville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newton Upper Falls	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Newton Lower Falls	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Nutting Lake	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Norwood	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Norwell	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Norton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Northbridge	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Northborough	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Weymouth	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Waltham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Uxbridge	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Scituate	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
North Reading	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
North Pembroke	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Reading	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Raynham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Randolph	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Quincy	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	4
Princeton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Prides Crossing	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Plainville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Pinehurst	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Pepperell	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Pembroke	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Peabody	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Scituate	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Saugus	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Salem	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Roxbury Crossing	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Roxbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Rowley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Roslindale	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Rockland	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Revere	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Readville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Walpole	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Lancaster	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Hamilton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Grafton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Easton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
South Boston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Somerville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	3
Shrewsbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Shirley	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sherborn	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sheldonville	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sharon	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Swampscott	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sutton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Sudbury	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Stow	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Abington	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Boylston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
West Boxford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Wenham	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Brighton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Bridgewater	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Braintree	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Boylston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Boxford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Boxborough	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Boston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	34
Bolton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Blackstone	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Billerica	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
Beverly	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Stoughton	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Westwood	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Weston	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Bedford	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Babson Park	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Ayer	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Avon	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Auburndale	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Auburn	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Attleboro Falls	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Attleboro	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Ashland	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Arlington Heights	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Arlington	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	2
West Bridgewater	$43.00	$43.00	$43.00	1
Marshfield	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00	1
Rockport	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00	1
Humarock	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00	1
Newburyport	$24.50	$24.50	$24.50	1
Amesbury	$24.50	$24.50	$24.50	1
Buzzards Bay	$24.50	$24.50	$24.50	1
Salisbury	$24.50	$24.50	$24.50	1
East Longmeadow	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Wilbraham	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Westminster	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	2
Ashby	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Spencer	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Rutland	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Rochdale	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Longmeadow	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	2
Oxford	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Paxton	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
North Oxford	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Ludlow	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Leicester	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Springfield	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	19
Sturbridge	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Charlton Depot	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Chicopee	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	5
Charlton	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Indian Orchard	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Feeding Hills	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Fiskdale	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
East Brookfield	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Holyoke	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	2
Agawam	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
West Springfield	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	2
Westfield	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Charlton City	$20.70	$20.70	$20.70	1
Stockbridge	$14.49	$14.49	$14.49	1
Northampton	$14.49	$14.49	$14.49	2
North Egremont	$14.49	$14.49	$14.49	1
Barre	$7.50	$7.50	$7.50	1

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Coverage Gaps

178 zip codes without coverage

These areas in Massachusetts have no active locksmiths providers.

AdamsAshburnhamAshfieldAshley fallsBaldwinvilleBarnstableBass riverBecketBelchertownBlandfordBrewsterBrimfieldBrookfieldBucklandCataumetCentervilleCheshireChesterChesterfieldChilmarkClarksburgColrainConwayCotuitCummingtonCushmanCuttyhunkDaltonDeerfieldDennisDennis portDudleyDudley hillEast douglasEast otisEast sandwichEast templetonEasthamEdgartownErvingFalmouthFlorenceForestdaleGardnerGilbertvilleGoshenGranbyGreat barringtonHadleyHampden

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Alabama$12.00 Louisiana$12.54 North Carolina$16.01 West Virginia$16.32 Illinois$16.56

Highest Avg Bid States

Oregon$57.65 Colorado$41.96 California$40.49 Washington$40.23 Minnesota$36.38

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does locksmiths cost in Massachusetts?

The average bid for locksmiths in Massachusetts is $40.96, compared to the national average of $27.96. Prices range from $7.5 to $50 depending on location. Typical cost range: $75–$250 for most services; $200–$600 for lock changes and rekeying.

What cities in Massachusetts have locksmiths coverage?

Massachusetts has locksmiths providers in 327 cities across 488 zip codes, representing 94% coverage of the state. Top cities include Assonet, Westport, Brant Rock, Swansea, Taunton.

How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for locksmiths?

Massachusetts is 46.5% above the national average for locksmiths. It ranks #3 out of 44 states by average bid.

Are there areas in Massachusetts without locksmiths providers?

Yes, 178 zip codes in Massachusetts currently have no active locksmiths providers. Underserved cities include Adams, Ashburnham, Ashfield, Ashley falls, Baldwinville.

When should I hire a locksmith in Massachusetts?

You're locked out of your home, car, or business and don't have a spare key Emergency service is available in most Massachusetts areas. Locksmith demand is highest on weekends and holidays when people are more likely to be locked out.

What should I look for in a locksmith in Massachusetts?

A local, established business with a physical address — not just a call center dispatching random contractors. Upfront pricing quoted over the phone before they arrive, including any emergency or after-hours surcharge. Locksmith licensing varies widely.

Can I do locksmiths work myself instead of hiring a pro?

What warranty should I expect from a locksmith in Massachusetts?

For new lock installations, expect a 90-day to 1-year warranty on labor plus the manufacturer's warranty on hardware (typically 1 year to lifetime depending on the brand). Lockout services don't typically carry warranties, but if they had to replace the lock, that replacement should be warranted.