A curated guide to Perth's 3 highest-rated locksmiths — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
The Perth locksmith who's booked solid and the one free tomorrow are rarely free for the same reasons. Perth pairs a Georgian and Victorian stone centre — the West End terraces around Rose Terrace and Marshall Place, the villas of Craigie — with post-war estates at Letham and Tulloch and a major new-build expansion out at Bertha Park. The River Tay and its flood history sit behind a lot of local building decisions, and the city's central position gives it a deeper trade pool than its size suggests.
Perth's position on the A9 and M90 means its locksmiths cover a broad commuter belt, and lockouts and insurance fits make up the bulk of the week.
Below are the 3 locksmiths in Perth that customers rate most highly, with what a job typically costs and when it's worth calling a pro.
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Lynedoch Rd, Scone, Perth PH2 6RJ
Works Joinery is a family run business which undertakes all aspects of joinery. Including kitchens . Bathrooms. Upvc windows & doors. Decking & fencing... and much more. EST 2018
"Excellent organising of trades, workmanship and time keeping. Fitted a new kitchen, a bathroom and internal doors. Highly recommended." — recent customer review
Timpson Locksmiths is one of the UK’s most trusted emergency locksmiths. After decades of changing and repairing locks, replacing keys, opening safes, and improving home security across the country, we’re recognised for our fast and reliable service. It’s our mission to help people around the UK when they need us. O…
"Brilliant efficient, courteous service from Danny. Highly recommend Timpson’s Locksmiths." — recent customer review
12 Milne St, Perth PH1 5QL
Perth Locksmiths & Security Services is a locksmith operating in Perth. They hold a 4.3★ Google rating from 38 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Perth. Their Google Business Profile is verified by the business owner.
"A very professional and knowledgeable service - Jim was excellent and quickly sorted a snapped key in a lock - we needed a new barrel too and he had all the right equipment and the exact parts needed on his van….would highly recommend this company - lock no further if you need help." — recent customer review
A locksmith handles locks — fitting new ones, replacing damaged or insecure ones, dealing with lockouts, supplying keys, and advising on physical security after a break-in or new-tenant changeover.
Common jobs: Lockout (you, not a burglar); New lock fitted after move-in; Post-burglary lock upgrade; British-Standard lock for insurance; Smart-lock install; Window-lock repair.
The Perth angle. Perth-specific notes: Tay flood-risk zones affect what insurers and builders will sign off in parts of Letham and North Muirton; the location on the A9 and M90 means trades draw on a wide Dundee-Stirling-Perthshire pool; and the housing splits cleanly between period-stone retrofit and dead-square new-build work.
Changing a like-for-like Yale cylinder is a £20 part and 10 minutes if you're confident. Anything insurance-related (BS3621 mortice locks, key-operated bolts) should be done by a registered locksmith so the work is signed off.
If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.
UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.
Standard callout: £50–£150 (emergency call-outs higher, especially out of hours).
Day rate for bigger jobs: Hourly c. £65.
Typical job costs:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
|---|---|
| Standard cylinder replacement | £70–£150 |
| Insurance-spec BS3621 mortice lock | £115–£165 |
| Whole-house lock change | £400–£600 |
| Smart-lock fitted (labour + supply) | £250–£500 |
Registrations to look for: Master Locksmiths Association (MLA); Trustmark.
Every locksmith operating in Perth with a 4★+ Google rating and at least five reviews goes into the pool. We then sort by a composite of average rating and review volume. Top 3 only — no paid placements, no sponsorship. Refreshed every quarter.
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