What a locksmith work order is for
A locksmith must check ID before opening anything, and the work order is where that check is recorded. For commercial jobs, it also carries the key schedule and hardware list, so the tech arrives with the right cylinders and pins. The sign-off records that the right person approved the work.
What to put on a locksmith work order
- Address and contact.
- The job and the doors.
- ID to check.
- Hardware and keys to bring.
- Key schedule for commercial work.
- Sign-off.
A worked example
A small office wants all doors rekeyed after an employee left, with a master key for the owner. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekey office door cylinders | 8 | each | Your price |
| Set master key pinning | 1 | each | Your price |
| Cut employee keys per schedule | 10 | each | Your price |
| Cut master keys | 2 | each | Your price |
Record whose ID you checked in the instructions. For commercial work, the owner or an authorized manager should approve.
Line items locksmiths use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | each | Trip charge; after-hours rate if applicable. |
| House lockout | each | Proof of residence checked before entry. |
| Car lockout | each | Proof of ownership checked. |
| Rekey lock cylinder | each | Per cylinder; keys extra. |
| Deadbolt installed | each | Grade and brand; new bore or existing. |
| Smart lock installed | each | Customer supplied or yours; app setup. |
| Key cutting | each | Per key. |
| Car key programming | each | Transponder or fob; make and model. |
| Master key system | each | Commercial; key schedule design. |
| Commercial door closer | each | Adjust or replace. |
| Safe opening | each | Proof of ownership; method affects price. |
| Lock repair | each | Sticking or broken mechanism. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for locksmith
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.