Lock opening and replacement prices in Tashkent

Opening a home lock in Tashkent costs UZS 400,000, while opening a car lock costs UZS 300,000. Lock repair is UZS 300,000, and installing a new lock in a metal entrance door is UZS 400,000 excluding the lock and materials. Prices were checked against the open UBASE price list on 24 August 2026.

How much locksmith work costs

The UBASE catalogue has four separate services. Opening restores access without automatically replacing the mechanism. Repair applies when the fault can be corrected while keeping the lock. Installation means fitting a new lock in a metal entrance door. Cars have a separate item because their door construction and safe working method differ.

These are daytime labour prices. At night, installing a lock and opening a home lock cost UZS 600,000, while opening a car lock and repairing a lock cost UZS 450,000. Night pricing applies from 20:00 to 08:00. The minimum order is UZS 150,000 by day and UZS 200,000 at night; it is not a separate call-out fee.

Opening, repairing or replacing: what to choose

If the door has closed with the key inside, or a normally working mechanism will not open with its matching key, opening is the first service to choose. After access is restored, the master inspects the cylinder, lock case, strike plate and door condition. Repair or installation of a new mechanism is added only when there is a separate reason and the customer approves the new checklist line.

Replacement is sensible when a key has been lost together with address information, the cylinder is damaged, the lock is worn, or an unauthorised person still has an old key. Sometimes replacing only the cylinder is sufficient instead of changing the whole lock case. The choice should follow inspection; buying the first lock with approximately matching dimensions in advance is risky.

The lock, cylinder, fasteners and other materials are not included in the labour price. Agree the model, dimensions, package contents and cost before purchase. If the master offers several options, the selected one should appear in the checklist rather than a vague line called “materials”.

What to prepare before the master arrives

Lock work involves access to a home or vehicle, so prepare identification and whatever evidence is available that you are entitled to use the property. For a flat, that might be a housing document, tenancy agreement or confirmation from the owner; for a car, a registration document or contact with the owner. Circumstances differ, but a master may decline to begin opening when the right of access is unclear.

If the home is rented, notify the owner before replacing the lock. In a managed building, it is also useful to ask whether a spare key or an established access process exists. Do not try to force the door with a screwdriver, wire or improvised tool: a small cylinder problem can become damage to the door leaf, frame and hardware.

When to call emergency services instead

If a young child, a person needing help, a switched-on cooker, fire, smoke or another immediate hazard is behind the locked door, do not wait for an ordinary locksmith order. Call the unified emergency service on 112 and follow the operator’s instructions. A standard lock-opening service is only appropriate when there is no immediate threat to life or property.

Do not create another hazard while waiting: do not break glass near a person, climb an unprotected facade or try to open a car with tools yourself. Give the exact address or location, explain who or what is inside, and describe any signs of danger already present.

What the checklist should contain

Before work begins, confirm:

1. The exact service is selected: opening, repair, installation or vehicle work.
2. The daytime or night price matches the order time.
3. The condition of the door, lock and visible damage is recorded before work.
4. Repair or replacement is not added automatically after opening.
5. The model and cost of a new lock or cylinder are agreed separately.

General guidance is on the safety page, and professional checks are explained on the masters page. Answers about payment and cancellation are in the frequently asked questions.

How to accept the work

After repair or installation, first test the lock with the door open. The key should enter and turn without excessive force, while the latch and bolts should move freely. Then carefully test closing from both accessible sides. Confirm that the door does not need to be lifted or pushed hard and that every supplied key works consistently.

If the lock was not replaced after opening, ask whether normal operation has been preserved and what marks remain. The final checklist should contain only completed and approved items. Payment is made to the master after completion, in cash or by transfer. To request a professional, download the UBASE app.

Summary

The main guide price is UZS 400,000 for opening a home lock or installing a lock in a metal entrance door, and UZS 300,000 for opening a car or repairing a lock. Confirm the right of access, exact service and material cost before work. When a person or property is in immediate danger, call 112 instead of placing an ordinary locksmith order.