Locksmith service in Washington, DC
After-hours locksmith calls in DC
Late-night and holiday work costs more. Fixr's figure for an emergency or after-hours surcharge is $150 to $250 on top of the job. Some DC locksmith businesses take night calls and some don't, so ask whether they can come now and what the total will be.
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When to call now
- You have nowhere safe and warm to wait.
- A door won't lock and you can't leave the place open.
- Medicine, a child's things or a pet's care is behind the door.
When waiting may make sense
If you can stay with a friend, and the place is locked rather than open, a morning visit can save the surcharge. Ask for both prices on the phone and choose.
What it costs
| Job | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Trip or service-call fee | $25 to $100 trip; $100 to $200 service call | Fixr, Jan 2025 |
| Emergency or after-hours surcharge | $150 to $250 | Fixr, Jan 2025 |
Night-call checks
- Get the business's legal name and one total with the surcharge in it.
- Ask what vehicle to expect.
- Wait somewhere lit. If anything at the door doesn't match what you were told on the phone, you can say no.
Questions people in DC ask
Is there a locksmith open all night in DC?
Some DC locksmith businesses answer at night; not all. We pass your request to one that works the District, and it will tell you whether it can come now and at what price.