8 Reliable Auckland Locksmith Services for Unlocking, Installing and More

Updated 23 June 2020

Getting locked out of your home or car becomes a matter of urgency, but how do you know what locksmith to call, and how much is it going to cost?

Our guide walks you through everything you need to know about hiring a locksmith, and we shortlist 8 locksmiths who have received outstanding reviews from customers in and around Auckland.

Our Auckland Locksmith services guide covers:

How much do locksmith services cost?

You may have a recommended locksmith‘s contact stuck on your fridge, but that’s no indication of the cost. We have put together a useful guide to help you estimate what typical locksmith services should cost you in and around Auckland. Please note, the prices are for guidance only and quotes will vary based on the specific situation and individual work performed.

Locksmith Company	Opening locks of regular house/apartment doors	Opening locks of car doors	Lock installation
Essential Locksmiths Auckland	$110 (within business hours) $160 (outside business hours)	$110 - $180	$92
Western Lock Services Ltd.	$97.75 - $120.75	$97.75 - $120.75	$51.75 first 30 minutes $103.5 for succeeding hours
Auckland Lock Services Ltd.	$120	$130	$60 call-out fee $115 hourly fee (lock fee excluded)
Bingo Locks	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update
LockSmart Locksmiths	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update
Henderson Lock Services Ltd	$95 -$110 Normal hours $160 After hours	$95 -$110 Normal hours $160 After hours	$60 Call charge, $100 per hour After hours quoted price.
All Safe Security	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update	Awaiting Update
Alert Locksmiths	$95 (includes call-out fee and first half-hour of work)	$95 (includes call-out fee and first half-hour of work)	$95 (includes call-out fee and first half-hour of work) $95 for succeeding hour

How does a locksmith charge me?

A bill from a locksmith is usually made up of a number of factors:

Labour charge - this is a set rate, exclusive of GST, often between $90 and $160 per hour. There will often be a minimum first-hour charge.
Lock parts - if the locksmith changes your lock, you will be charged for what's needed. There may be a markup as well.
Travel cost (this can be factored into the labour charge) - if the locksmith charges travel costs, this is usually charged from the time the locksmith leaves for your home, to when they arrive back at their base after the job.
GST - the total of 1, 2 and 3 above will be added, and GST (15%) added.

If you require a locksmith to visit after hours (i.e. outside of 7am to 5pm), you will most likely pay either a call-out fee, or a higher hourly charge.

How can I get the best price for a locksmith callout?

Shop around - locksmith issues often lead to people panic buying. Instead, while we know a lock issue will be stressful, try to approach the issue like you would when buying a phone or car - be calm. Have a ring around and explain your needs, and ask for an estimate of the job, as well as the hourly cost and travel cost.
Know that prices and quotes will usually exclude GST - be sure to check - our GST calculator shows the total price you'll pay if you're quoted 'GST exclusive'.
Find a local locksmith - locksmiths often charge travel time, so the closer to your home or car is to the locksmith, the cheaper the labour cost. For this reason, you will also pay more if you are in an out-of-town property or location.
Know that an out-of-hours visit (i.e. 6pm to 7am, weekends) will often be more expensive than standard hours - check with the locksmith before. If the job can wait, don't pay a weekend or late-night surcharge if it can be sorted the next day.

Find the keys or get access before the locksmith arrives? You will still need to pay

If you call a locksmith and they accept the job, you have committed to the service. If the lock or access issue resolves itself before the locksmith arrives at your property, you will still need to pay for the first hour, or whatever the minimum time the locksmith charges per their terms of trade.

How do I pay a locksmith?

Most locksmiths accept a range of payment methods, including

Direct Credit (internet banking)
Cheque
Cash with invoice
Credit Card via the locksmith's website (a surcharge may apply)
On-site Eftpos

Locksmiths usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.

8 Reliable Auckland Locksmiths Available Right Now

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, BuildersCrack, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

No locksmith company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any locksmith company below.

Essential Locksmiths Auckland

Essential Locksmiths Auckland provides locksmith solutions for residential, commercial and automotive areas, including:

Fast lockout services
Lock installed and repaired services
Re-keys and master key systems
Replacement of lost car Keys
Replacement of car locks
Removal of broken car keys
Unlocking vehicle doors
Unlocking safes service
Aluminium joinery service, covering windows and doors

Base: Balmoral, West Auckland
Pricing: Emergency lockout services start from $110
Google Rating: 4.9/5
Contact: 0800 539 7247 (24/7) or visit Essential Locksmith's website
Service Areas: Auckland Central, North Shore, West Auckland, South Auckland and Rodney

Western Lock Services Ltd

Western Lock Services is a family-owned business that provides domestic, commercial and automotive lock services that include the following:

Lockout service
Door lock Installation & repair service
Keys cutting and replacement
Master key systems
Commercial-grade locks, bolts, padlocks and floor anchors
Keyless entry and digital door locks
Automotive car key repair/keys cut to code
Automotive door lock repair & replacement
Sliding door lock repairs
Window security and servicing

Base: Royal Rd, Massey, Auckland
Google Rating: 5/5
Contact: 0800 11 22 52 or visit Western Lock Services' website
Service Areas: West Auckland, Central Auckland, and the North Shore.

Auckland Lock Services Ltd

Auckland Lock Services specialises in restricted security master key systems and commercial hardware services such as

Door closers/latch guards
Digital locks and high-security key systems
Exit devices
Duplicate keys for automotives
Automotive lock repairs and servicing
Automotive remote control installations
Safety lockout/tagout (rendering machinery or equipment inoperable)
Low to high-security safes and servicing

Base: Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Contact: 0800 856 257 or visit Auckland Lock Services' website
Service Areas: Greater Auckland area and nearby suburbs

Bingo Locks

Bingo Locks has been in the industry for more than ten years serving the Auckland region and offering a comprehensive range of locksmith services including:

Home lock changes and repairs
Lock installations
Restricted key systems
Digital lock installation
Master key systems
Commercial lock repairs, maintenance & replacements
Cut and program transponder keys, remotes and flip keys
Transponder key duplication

Base: Mobile service only
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Contact: 0800 100 541 or visit Bingo Lock's website
Service Areas: Greater Auckland area and nearby suburbs

LockSmart Locksmiths

LockSmart is a locally owned company with a team of locksmiths covering the greater Auckland area and has been specialising in residential, commercial and automotive locksmith services for over 15 years. Their services include the following:

24/7 Emergency lockouts
Lock servicing, repair and installation for home and commercial properties
Knob set installation and repairs
Keyless entry
Precision key cutting
Restricted key systems
Car key replacements
Transponder key
Broken key extraction from car door or ignition

Base: Epsom, Auckland
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Contact: 0800 334 122 or visit LockSmart Locksmith's website
Service Areas: Auckland Central, North Shore, West Auckland, East Auckland, South Auckland, Rodney and Whangarei

Henderson Lock Services Ltd

With a 24hr emergency service, Henderson Lock Services Ltd provides residential, commercial and automotive service covering a wide range of locations within Auckland. Some of their services are:

Cut keys/key replacement
Door lock installation
Vehicle re-keys
Damaged lock replacement and new lock installation
Transponder key re-copy (for limited vehicles only)
Installation of all types of restricted master key systems and hardware
Custom build of extreme locking requirements (i.e. grills, bars and gates)

Base: Henderson, Auckland
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Contact: 0800 562 573 or visit Henderson Lock Services' website
Service Areas: Greater Auckland area and nearby suburbs

All Safe Security

All Safe Security is based in NorthShore having mobile and retail locksmith services covering - commercial, residential, vehicles as well as military security applications. Here are some of the services that they offer:

Free security surveys (North Shore area)
Key cutting
Vehicle key replacement
Window locks and handles repair and installation
Lockout services and door lock repair
Safe opening, repairing and combination
Transponder key cloning
Advanced electronic security installation

Base: Glenfield, Auckland
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Contact: 0800 192 193 or visit All Safe Security's website
Service Areas: North Shore and Greater Auckland region

Alert Locksmiths

Alert Locksmiths has been providing a wide range of services for commercial, automotive and personal locksmith requirements for more than 50 years and is known in the industry for the following:

Free home security check
Door lock and bolt installation
Window lock installation
Lock repair
Key replacement and re-keying
Master key system application
Restricted key system installation
Transponder key programming
Fault locks and ignition key repair
Automotive key cutting/laser cut keys

Base: Ellerslie, Auckland
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Contact: 0800 825 378 or visit Alert Locksmiths' website
Service Areas: Operating only within Auckland

Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the locksmiths and companies listed on this page. Quotes and final bills for individual locksmith jobs vary, and our pricing guide is for guidance purposes only.