Sydney Mobile Locksmith · 24/7
Locked out
right now?
We're already moving. A van with every tool we need rolls through Sydney metro around the clock. Average arrival: 22 minutes.
Common Questions
What people ask at midnight
Honest answers. No upsell. Read these before you call — or just call.
Depends on where you're standing. We run two vans across Sydney metro and average 22 minutes door-to-door. Here's the honest breakdown by area:
Friday and Saturday nights after midnight add 5–10 minutes. We'll give you an ETA when you call — and we mean it.
Almost never. We carry professional pick guns, tension wrenches, and bypass tools that open most residential pin-tumbler locks non-destructively. Standard Lockwood and Gainsborough deadbolts — picked clean in under 3 minutes.
High-security locks (Abloy, Mul-T-Lock, Medeco) take longer and may require drilling. If that's the case, we'll tell you before we touch it, and we'll replace the cylinder on the spot from stock we carry in the van.
Honest caveat
Deadbolts that have been forcibly jammed from outside — kicked, shouldered — sometimes can't be picked because the mechanism is physically bent. We'll assess on arrival and quote drilling + replacement before starting.
Straight answer: $110–$160 for a standard residential lockout, all-in, no hidden call-out fee. Here's what's included:
We quote before we start. If the price changes from what we said on the phone, you don't pay the difference. That's a written guarantee.
Yes — and it's significantly cheaper. Rekeying means we disassemble the cylinder, swap the driver pins to a new combination, and cut a fresh key on the van. Your existing hardware stays. Old keys stop working immediately.
$65
Per cylinder, rekeyed
$180+
Full lock replacement
Rekeying makes sense when: a tenant moved out and didn't return all keys, you've had a break-in and want new key combinations, or you've lost a key and can't account for it.
Full replacement makes sense when: the lock mechanism is worn, you're upgrading to a higher security rating, or you want to match locks across multiple doors.
We handle portfolio rekeying for agencies across Sydney. Book a block of properties and we'll quote a flat per-cylinder rate — usually $50–$55 when batched.
What we provide
- ▸Key receipt log for your files
- ▸Photo documentation of cylinder serial numbers
- ▸Master key capability on request
- ▸Same-day availability for end-of-lease turnovers
- ▸Invoicing direct to agency (30-day terms available)
Call during business hours for a property manager rate card: 0412 555 247
A restricted master key system means the key profile is patent-protected and can only be duplicated by us — not at Bunnings, not at the shopping centre key kiosk. You control who has a copy.
For small businesses: a master key opens every lock in the building. Staff keys open only their zone. You carry one key. Your office manager carries one key. The cleaner's key only opens the front door.
Typical setup cost
We use Lockwood Parallax and EVVA systems — both licensed in NSW and accepted by commercial insurers.
Yes. The van carries Lockwood 001, 002, 003 series deadbolts, Gainsborough tri-lock sets, a range of euro cylinders, padlocks from Grade 1 through Grade 4, and common mortice lock bodies.
If we drill a lock we'll replace it on the spot — same visit, no second call-out. If you want a specific brand or finish (brushed nickel, antique brass), we can quote and order with next-day installation.
Not in stock
Smart locks (Yale, Schlage Connect, August) require pre-ordering. We install them — we just don't carry them on the van. 48-hour turnaround.
Services
What's in the van
Emergency Lockout
24/7Locked out of home, apartment, or car. Non-destructive entry first, always.
Lock Rekeying
New key combination, same hardware. Old keys dead immediately.
Lock Installation
Deadbolts, mortice locks, screen door locks. Installed to Australian Standards.
Key Cutting
Standard, restricted, and transponder keys cut on the van.
Master Key Systems
Restricted patent systems for small business. Lockwood Parallax, EVVA.
Security Upgrade
Post-break-in assessment and hardware upgrade. Insurance-grade deadbolts.
Reviews
What happens after we leave
127
Google Reviews
4.9 average
22min
Avg. Response
Sydney metro
98%
Non-destructive
Entry rate
6yrs
Operating
Sydney metro
"2am, locked out after a night out, called Deadbolt. Guy was there in 18 minutes, picked the lock in about 90 seconds, didn't even scratch the door. Charged exactly what he quoted on the phone."
"Used them for rekeying after a tenant changeover. Rekeyed 4 cylinders and cut 6 keys while standing in the hallway. Done in 40 minutes. Will use for every end-of-lease now."
"Had a break-in and was scared to be home. They came same day, upgraded both deadbolts and the screen door lock, showed me exactly what was wrong with the old hardware. Felt safe again that night."
Credentials
Why you can let us in
Letting a stranger open your door at 2am requires trust. Here's what backs ours.
MLAA Full Member
Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia. Membership requires verified trade qualifications, insurance, and a clean criminal record check. Not every locksmith on Google is a member.
NSW Police Cleared
We hold a current Security Industry Licence issued under the NSW Security Industry Act 1997. Licence number on request. You can verify it at licence.police.nsw.gov.au.
$20M Public Liability
Fully insured for property damage and public liability. If something goes wrong, you're covered. Policy documents available on request.
No Call-Out Fee — Written Guarantee
We never charge a call-out or travel fee. The price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. If it changes, you pay the original quote. That's in writing on every job.