Best locksmiths in Lower North Shore
Last updatedLocksec Security leads for car key copies, emergency lockouts and strata door work, with a stated round-the-clock line and a mobile service that comes to you. Pick by what you need: a car key cut, a lockout at night, or a master key system for a building. The choice also turns on whether you want the work done in a shop or at your door.
Quick picks in Lower North Shore
- Best for a fast visit from a van: Locksec Security, whose crews are reported to arrive on time.
- Best for smart locks and CCTV: Alert Locks & Security, which installs smart and digital door locks and access control.
- Best for a key made during your visit: Ajax Locksmiths, with a Crows Nest counter that stocks a wide range of blanks.
Best locksmiths in Lower North Shore, ranked
1Locksec Security for emergency lockouts and car key copies
24/7MobileCar keysBased in Neutral BayLocksec Security is a mobile locksmith and security business based in Neutral Bay, serving Cremorne, Mosman and Kirribilli. Everyday spares for electronic car keys, remote programming, and house and mortice keys all come from its vans. It states round-the-clock emergency response on its own phone line. Reviewers say call-outs are fitted in around other jobs and arrive on time. A call-out fee isn't posted, so request a figure before the visit.
2Alert Locks and Security for smart locks, CCTV and motorbike keys
24/7Car keysBased in Lane Cove WestAlert Locks & Security is based in Lane Cove West and covers the north shore with car, truck and motorbike keys, including transponder keys. Beyond locks, it sells CCTV, access control, intercoms and personal duress alarms. It also offers home, security, personal and gun safes with installation and repairs. Calls for an emergency locksmith are taken at any hour, every day of the year, per the business. Use the Request a Quote button for a price before a visit.
3Ajax Locksmiths for rekeying after a move and car keys made on the spot
Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in Crows NestAjax Locksmiths has been on Willoughby Road in Crows Nest since 1991, and it serves the Lower North Shore from there. Keys are typically made while the customer waits, thanks to a wide stock of blanks. Specialist tools handle many car key types, and replacements for broken keys are usually on hand. Its licence number is 407749398. Heavy-duty home safes and keyless entry are installed, and restricted master key systems are planned after an on-site survey. Recent visitors recall staff walking them through fixing a lock barrel.
Compare locksmiths in Lower North Shore
Base, emergency cover, licence and car key work sit side by side in the table below.
| Locksmith | Based in | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locksec Security (mobile service) | Neutral Bay | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 5.0 (210) |
| Alert Locks & Security | Lane Cove West | 24/7 | ✓ | – | – | ★ 4.9 (400) |
| Ajax Locksmiths | Crows Nest | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.6 (85) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked locksmiths in Lower North Shore
Ranking weighs customer feedback by how many customers have written about each business, the range of work listed, a published licence, and round-the-clock or mobile service. A stated licence counts for more than an unstated one, and a 24/7 emergency line for more than a shop-only service. Each page was read for lockouts, car keys and master key work.
Locksmiths in Lower North Shore: FAQ
Which Lower North Shore locksmiths answer at night?
After dark, Alert Locks & Security and Locksec Security are the ones with round-the-clock lines. Ajax Locksmiths works to shop hours on weekdays, with no emergency number on its listing.
Where can I get a car key made on the Lower North Shore?
Ajax Locksmiths makes many automotive keys at its Crows Nest counter with specialist tools. Locksec Security copies electronic car keys and programs remote keys from its vans.
Which locksmith here also sells personal duress alarms?
Alert Locks & Security lists personal duress alarms alongside its smart locks and CCTV.