Don’t panic! Call a locksmith, we can help you enter your house without a key, if you have mistakenly placed the key inside.

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However, if you are unable to find your key at all, we can create a new key for you based on the lock you have installed in your door. In some instances, your key might be stolen and someone else may be able to enter your house with your lost key. In that case, we recommend that you rekey your locks and get a new key so that any previous keys will not work on your current lock for better security.

Rekeying a lock means to change the working key of the lock to a different key, without replacing the lock itself. In other words – you keep the same lock but the old key will no longer operate it. This is done by taking the lock apart and replacing some of the parts inside (called “tumblers” or “key pins”). Every series of key pins in your lock correspond to specific key pins so when you replace those pins with different ones, you essentially set a new key that will now operate the lock. However complicated this may sound, it’s actually an easy procedure that shouldn’t take more than a few minutes given the right tools.

In order to rekey a lock, the locksmith needs a current matching key. Without the matching key, the necessary damage it is best to call a locksmith to come out and give you a hand. Call us on +61426898482. The locksmith will not only be able to remove the key but also be able to cut a new key for you on the spot.

Yes. We are able to rekey all the locks on your property to use the same key. This would require you booking a locksmith to come out to your property and they will rekey all of your locks onsite. Call us on +61426898482. They will then also be able to cut as many new keys for you as you require.only way to rekey the lock will be to pick it open, and although it’s usually not a problem for a skilled locksmith, it will often incur additional charges which can make it more expensive than replacing the lock altogether.

Due to the extremely low price of the key pins in the locks, rekeying is almost always much cheaper than getting your locks changed. When rekeying your locks, you are only being charged for the labour, whereas when you get your locks changed, you’re paying both for labour and parts.

OPTION 1: ASK FOR HELP

Call your partner, roommate, or anyone you live with to see if they can come home and let you in. It may be inconvenient for them, but you’ll spend less time stranded outside your house.

If you rent your place, try reaching out to your property manager or landlord. They will usually have a copy of your house key and may be close enough to unlock the door.

OPTION 2: LOOK FOR UNLOCKED WINDOWS OR DOORS

Unlocked windows and doors are invitations to invaders, but they can also get you out of a tough situation when you’re locked out. If you’re stuck, it doesn’t hurt to check all the entrances to your home.

When entering through a window, remove the flyscreen, lift the window, and shimmy through. Be careful, as you’re likely to be off-balance when you land—and look out for items below like furniture, end tables, and TVs.

OPTION 3: TAKE OFF THE DOOR KNOB

As long as the deadbolt on your door isn’t locked, you should be able to gain entry by removing the doorknob.

Most doorknobs have concealed connections or mounting screws, but if you look closely you’ll see a pin-sized hole or slot below or to the side of the doorknob.

Grab a thin piece of metal (like a straightened bobby pin or a paper clip), insert your newly made tool into the hole, and apply pressure.

You should feel resistance. Keep pushing the metal tool as far into the hold as possible with one hand while you pull and turn the doorknob with your other hand.

Continue applying pressure and simultaneously pulling and twisting until you’ve removed the doorknob.

Now all you have to do is pry off the decorative plate to reveal the lockset. Use a screwdriver (or your bobby pin) to pull back on the locking mechanism—the door should unlock.

OPTION 4: CALL AN EMERGENCY LOCKSMITH

Locksmiths aren’t the cheapest option, but calling a professional locksmith is a surefire way to get back into your home.

Lockout services can cost anywhere from $60 to $200 depending on your situation, but a residential locksmith is the best option in an emergency or bad weather. Whether you’re locked out of your house because you lost your keys or the key you have won’t turn, locksmiths are often on call 24/7 to help with home or vehicle lock-outs. Call us on +61426898482

We can come to your location in almost any Adelaide suburb within 25 minutes after you call us. You do not have to wait for very long. We understand that it is crucial for you to get issues with your locks and key as quickly as possible, hence we make it our priority to get there as fast as possible.

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We accept cash, eftpos or credit card (Visa/Mastercard)

Yes. We do require a person requesting access to the property to show identification that proves residence at the address in question (a driver’s license or ID card is fine).

Yes, on occasion we will charge a cancellation fee. As you can understand, we have to factor in travel and time costs, as well as lost work opportunities. If you cancel the work order more than 5 minutes after the original phone call, especially in an emergency or after hours situation, then we reserve the right to charge you a cancellation fee equivalent to the call-out fee of the work order.

On occasion, it can be impossible to 100% guarantee all costs involved in a job. If we get to your property and any additional costs are involved, we will always let you know and get your approval before commencing the work.

Wherever possible we will give you a full quote over the phone prior to attending the property. To assist us in quoting correctly, we may require you to send us photographs of the lock for identification purposes, If you are unsure of the lock that you have you can refer to our guide:

Sometimes it can be hard for customers to determine which types of locks they have requiring repair, or which types of locks they would like to look at having installed on their property. To follow are some of the more common types of locks regularly seen in residential properties in and around Melbourne particularly.

Wherever possible we will give you a full quote over the phone prior to attending the property. To assist us in quoting correctly, we may require you to send us photographs of the lock for identification purposes, If you are unsure of the lock that you have you can refer to our guide:

Entrance Set

The humble entrance set is very common on household doors. It consists of a knob or lever handle on both sides of the door and will have a keyhole on the external side and a turn snib or push button on the internal side.

Tri-Lock

Gainsborough Tri-locks have been installed extensively in residential homes for the last 10 years or so. They have different locking functions to meet the home owners needs.

Deadlock

Double or single sided deadbolts are one of a few popular types of locks to enhance security on an external wooden door. They consist of either a key lock on both sides of the door, or a key lock on the external side and a turn snib on the inside. They are a great way to increase security on a wooden door that already has an existing handle lock, like an entrance set.

Deadlatch

The Deadlatch is popular lock due to it strength in securing the door. Many models also have several modes or programming options that can be used depending on the users requirements.

We use locksmith quality products such as Carbine, Lockwood and Gainsborough and offer a 12 month parts warranty on all products installed new. We can quote upfront on all work, so you are aware of all costs involved in advance. Contact us now by phone or email and we can assess your requirements and quote over the phone. Call us on +61426898482

A broken key in a lock can feel like an emergency, and your first instinct might be to call a locksmith. Actually, you can save some cash and solve the problem yourself in most cases with just a few simple tools. Depending on how much of the key is stuck in the lock, you should be able to either pull or rake it out. Locksmiths use narrow, barbed tools designed specifically for raking out keys, but the blade of a scroll saw or jig saw is equally effective.