Illustrative ranges, not quotes

Know what changes the price

Use the guide to ask better questions, then confirm call-out, labour, parts, VAT and timing directly.

Illustrative range£80-£150

Straightforward entry; no replacement parts. This is not a quote.

Illustrative UK ranges

Period: July 2026 illustrative planning ranges. A publishable dataset and methodology review are required before launch.

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Example jobWeekday daytimeEvening or weekendBasis
Gain entry to a home £80-£150 £110-£210 Straightforward entry; no replacement parts
Replace a euro cylinder £95-£185 £125-£245 Common cylinder, parts and labour
Repair a uPVC mechanism £120-£240 £155-£310 Adjustment or common gearbox work
Vehicle entry £90-£180 £125-£240 Non-destructive entry; vehicle dependent
Replace a lost car key £140-£320 £185-£410 Varies by make, key and security system

What a future methodology must show

Prices should come from a named period, sample and process. Rebuild dates must not masquerade as data updates.

  1. SourceAggregated and anonymised provider or completed-job evidence, plus clearly attributed external sources where necessary.
  2. SampleJob type, region, timing and what the figure includes.
  3. ReviewA material review date and correction route.

Ask for the full figure

Call-out and labour

Ask whether travel, assessment and the first period of labour are included.

Parts and VAT

Confirm the exact part, standard, key count, VAT and any warranty.

Timing additions

Check evening, weekend, parking and extended-travel charges.

Changed scope

Require an explanation and revised total before extra work starts.