Locksmiths Association Northern Ireland (LANI) is a non-profit trade association made by locksmiths for locksmiths. Established in 2021, LANI aims to promote the highest standards of conduct, practice, and materials within the locksmith industry.
With a mission to protect homeowners nationwide, LANI makes it our goal to push for the licensing of locksmiths to be mandatory in Northern Ireland.
Why Prices Vary For Replacing Locks:
How much a locksmith charges to change the locks will vary from locksmith to locksmith in Northern Ireland, the below price factors should be noted when changing the locks:
1. Brand of lock being replaced
2. Standard of lock being changed ( British Standard or Non-BS standard )
Read our guide to BS3621 British Standard locks here
3. Time of day if out of hours or normal working hours
4. Where you live ( i.e Belfast will be more expensive )
5. Time taken for locksmith to complete job
6. Distance locksmith has to travel