Locked out of your house? We come to you, day or night, and get you back inside. We open the lock first. Drilling is the last resort, and if it comes to that we tell you before we start, then replace the barrel and key it to your existing key at no charge, so your old keys still work.
At a glance
- What: Getting you back into your house, unit or rental when you’re locked out, with the least damage possible
- Who: Locksmiths Perth 24/7, a fully licensed mobile locksmith with 25 years’ experience
- Where: All of Perth, from our base in Duncraig
- When: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays
- Price: Agreed with you before any work starts
- Call: 0427 580 823
What happens when you call
- You tell us where you are and what kind of door and lock you’re looking at. A photo helps if you can send one.
- We give you the price before we leave.
- We check your ID and that you live there, open the door, and make sure the lock still works properly before we go.
How we get you in
Most house lockouts are opened by picking or bypassing the lock, and the lock is fine afterwards. That’s always the first thing we try. Deadbolts, knob sets, lever handles, and the screen door in front of them all respond to the right tools.
Some locks won’t give. High-security cylinders, badly worn locks and some deadlocks have to be drilled to get in. It’s rare, and when it happens we say so before we touch it. We then replace the barrel and key it to your existing key at no charge, so your old keys still work and nothing about the door changes.
While you wait
- Stay somewhere well lit, or with a neighbour. Late at night, wait in the car if you have it.
- Don’t climb through windows or force the screen door. That’s how doors and frames get damaged, and how people get hurt.
- Have your ID ready. We’ll ask for it, every time, and you’d want us to.
Renting, or in a unit?
We open rentals and strata units too. You’ll need ID and something that shows you live there, such as a lease, a bill or mail with your name and the address. If your keys are lost rather than just inside, your property manager may want the locks rekeyed. We can do that on the same visit: see rekeying.
Once you’re in
If the keys are inside, you’re done. If they’re lost, or you think they were taken, it’s worth rekeying the door locks while we’re there so the old keys stop working. We’ll also cut you a spare so it doesn’t happen again. For a lock that’s been playing up, which is often why people end up locked out, see lock installation and repair.
Where we go
Everywhere in Perth. We’re based in Duncraig, so if you’re in Sorrento, Warwick, Greenwood, Padbury or Kingsley we’re very close. For after-hours calls anywhere, see our 24/7 emergency locksmith page.
Locked out because of a lost or stolen key? Once you’re in, the next question is usually rekeying. Read our guide: Should I rekey or change the locks?
Lock playing up? See what to check when a digital lock isn’t working.
What customers say
“Lost my keys in Duncraig and needed an urgent unlock and replacement. Came straight away and got it sorted. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
“On time and efficient! Highly recommend if you’re around the Kingsley area or anywhere in Perth.”
“Amazing service very prompt and professional would use again”
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Common questions
Will you damage my door or lock?
We open the lock without damage whenever it can be done, and that’s most of the time. In the unlikely event a barrel has to be drilled, we tell you first, then replace the barrel and key it to your existing key at no charge.
Do I need to prove I live there?
Yes. We’ll ask for photo ID and something with your name and the address, like a lease, a bill or mail. It protects you as much as anyone.
I’ve lost my house keys. Should I change the locks?
If you don’t know where they are, yes. Rekeying is usually enough: same locks, new keys, and the old keys stop working. We can do it on the same visit.
Can you open a security screen door?
Yes. Screen doors with triple locks and older single locks are part of most house lockouts, and we open them the same way, without damage where possible.
I’m renting. Can you still let me in?
Yes, with ID and proof you live there. If the locks need rekeying afterwards, check with your property manager first, as they usually want to hold a key.