Locksmith services in El Salvador for home, shop and car
A locksmith gets you out of a jam when you are locked out, a key snaps inside the lock or you lose your car keys. They are also the right call when you move into a new place, when a lock gets stiff, or when you want better security on doors and gates.
What to know before you hire
Cost depends on the job and the lock: opening a door, swapping a high-security lock, cutting a simple copy and programming a chip car key are very different jobs. Ask whether the price includes the new lock or only labor, and whether nights and weekends cost more.
On Ofi you answer a few short questions and up to five local locksmiths reply with their price and when they can come. Compare them, chat in the app and choose the one you trust most.
How it works
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Tell us what you need
Pick the service and answer a few short questions, in the app or on the web. Nobody calls or texts you until you write first.
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Get quotes with a price
Up to five verified pros near you reply with their price and when they can come. You compare them side by side.
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Chat and choose
Ask anything else in the chat, check their profile and hire the one you like. You arrange payment directly with them.
Locksmith jobs you can request
- Lockouts without damaging the lock
- Lock replacement and installation
- House key copies
- Car keys and remotes
- Rekeying existing locks
- Safe opening and repair
- Deadbolts and padlocks installed
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How much does locksmith cost?
Initial reference range. It adjusts with every completed job.
- Simple jobs
- $15.00
- Most common
- $30.00
- Large jobs
- $80.00
Frequently asked questions
What do I do if I am locked out?
Request the job with the type of door and lock, and mention if a key broke inside. An experienced locksmith can usually open it without breaking the door, though sometimes the lock has to be replaced.
Should I replace the lock or just rekey it?
If the lock is in good shape, rekeying is cheaper and makes the old keys useless. If it is worn, loose or very basic, replacing it with a better one makes more sense.
Can they make chip car keys?
Some locksmiths program car keys and remotes. Include the make, model and year in your request and ask in the chat whether they have the equipment for your car.
Will the locksmith ask for proof that I live there?
A reputable locksmith will often ask for some proof that the home or car is yours before opening it. That is a good sign, not a hassle.
Do I pay to get quotes?
No, it is free for you. You pay the locksmith directly and the platform takes no commission on the job.
Get your locksmith quote
Describe the job once and get quotes with a price. Requesting quotes is free, on the web or in the app.