Best locksmiths in Ryde & Hunters Hill
Last updatedMacquarie Locksmiths leads the best locksmiths in Ryde and Hunters Hill for lockouts, rekeying and master key systems, with round-the-clock emergency cover. The others differ by where they are based, whether they come to your door, and how much of their work is car keys or electronic security. For a weekday lock change, a business nearby may be quicker. For a night-time lockout, choose one that lists 24/7 cover.
Quick picks in Ryde & Hunters Hill
- Best for a lockout at night: Macquarie Locksmiths, which advertises 24/7 emergency lockouts.
- Best for car keys and remotes: Buffalo Locksmiths and Security, which works from a van and comes to you.
- Best for smart locks: United Locksmiths, whose installers walk owners through the set-up.
- Best for unusual key blanks: Olympic Locksmiths, which cuts keys other shops could not get hold of.
Best locksmiths in Ryde & Hunters Hill, ranked
1Macquarie Locksmiths for 24/7 lockouts and master key systems
24/7LicensedBased in Macquarie ParkMacquarie Locksmiths is a master locksmith based in Macquarie Park, covering Ryde and Parramatta as well as the North Shore. After-hours emergencies are covered 24/7, while the workshop keeps Monday to Friday hours of 9am to 5pm. Its list of work runs from lock repair and replacement to restricted key systems, safe installation, access control and security screen doors. Its listing says it is licensed but shows no number to check when you book. For a building with many doors, ask about a master key system before each lock is rekeyed.
2Buffalo Locksmiths and Security for car keys, remotes and smart locks
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in RydeBuffalo Locksmiths and Security is a mobile locksmith based in Ryde, licence 408949295, and it comes to the job by van. It cuts car keys and remotes, installs smart and code locks, and sets up electronic strikes and intercoms for strata and commercial buildings. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and the 24/7 line is for emergencies. For CCTV, alarms or access control, the work is handled by sister firm Buffalo Security.
3Midnight Locksmiths for lockouts and several jobs in one visit
24/7MobileLicensedBased in West RydeMidnight Locksmiths works round the clock from West Ryde, sending its vans out across the Ryde area. It re-keys locks, cuts keys, replaces locks and sets up restricted and master key systems for businesses, strata and property agencies. The business says it quotes the call-out fee before any work starts and gets approval before any extra work. Two customers recall a locksmith turning up within 20 minutes of a lockout call. Midnight says in its listing that it is licensed, yet gives no number to check.
4United Locksmiths for smart lock installs and after-hours lockouts
24/7Based in West RydeUnited Locksmiths works on homes and businesses from West Ryde, and its emergency lockout service runs around the clock. Its installers fit deadbolts, deadlocks, Trojan smart locks and security screen doors, and clients say the installer walks them through the set-up. For businesses it handles master key systems, roller door locks and safe installation. For work that is not urgent, the Get a Quote button is the way to start. Ask about bundling, since it also fits security screen doors alongside locks.
5Olympic Locksmiths for hard-to-find key blanks and key cutting
24/7Licence publishedBased in GladesvilleOlympic Locksmiths, licence 408355059, is based in Gladesville, with a showroom and trade counter on Buffalo Road. It cuts keys from blanks other shops could not get hold of, including imported car and motorbike blanks, and it cuts registered security keys. It also installs access control, alarms, CCTV and intercoms, and sells and fits safes. Lockouts outside shop hours go to its round-the-clock number, 1300 30 30 45, while the shop works Monday to Friday.
6Precise Locksmiths and Security for master key systems and letterbox locks
Licence publishedMobileBased in PutneyWorking from Putney under licence 407696521, Precise Locksmiths and Security sends its vans out to repair and rekey locks at homes and offices. Its Putney address is for administration only, so ring before visiting. It sets up restricted master key systems for offices, repairs safes with combination changes, and supplies replacement keys and lock cores for letterboxes, filing cabinets, desks and lockers. No emergency service appears on its listing, so plan weekday visits.
Compare locksmiths in Ryde & Hunters Hill
The table compares where each locksmith is based, its emergency cover, its licence and the work it lists.
| Locksmith | Based in | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Locksmiths | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | β | β | β | β 4.9 (412) |
| Buffalo Locksmiths & Security | Ryde | 24/7 | β | β | β | β 4.8 (387) |
| Midnight Locksmiths | West Ryde | 24/7 | β | β | β | β 4.9 (102) |
| United Locksmiths | West Ryde | 24/7 | β | β | β | β 4.9 (84) |
| Olympic Locksmiths | Gladesville | 24/7 | β | β | β | β 4.8 (58) |
| Precise Locksmiths & Security | Putney | β | β | β | β | β |
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 Ryde & Hunters Hill
Businesses are ordered by a score that weighs customer feedback by how much of it there is, the range of work listed, a stated licence, and round-the-clock or mobile service. A business with little feedback scores lower than one with plenty. Each pick's own page was read for lockouts, key work and after-hours cover, and a licence appears only when the business publishes one.
Locksmiths in Ryde & Hunters Hill: FAQ
Which Ryde locksmiths come out at night?
Macquarie Locksmiths, Buffalo Locksmiths and Security, Midnight Locksmiths, United Locksmiths and Olympic Locksmiths each list 24/7 emergency lockouts. Precise Locksmiths and Security publishes no emergency service.
Which Ryde locksmith can cut car keys?
Buffalo Locksmiths & Security cuts car keys and remotes, and it comes to you. Olympic Locksmiths cuts keys from imported car and motorbike blanks at its Gladesville shop.
Which locksmiths here publish a licence number?
Buffalo Locksmiths and Security, Olympic Locksmiths and Precise Locksmiths and Security each publish one on their listings. Macquarie Locksmiths and Midnight Locksmiths say they are licensed but give no number, and United Locksmiths gives neither.