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Best locksmiths in Sydney City

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Lost Key Locksmiths leads this list for Sydney City because it covers the widest range of work, from lockouts and car keys to safes and commercial master key systems. The other picks differ by what they handle and when they come. Their bases run from Sydney and Zetland to Mascot and Rosebery, so check how far each travels. Pick by the job first, then by whether the call can wait.

Quick picks in Sydney City

  • Best for a late-night lockout at home or in a car: Lost Key Locksmiths, which keeps its 24/7 line open for both homes and cars.
  • Best for commercial master key systems: Martin Place Locksmiths, which also fits door closers and strata locks.
  • Best for keys cut beside a parked car: Replacement Car Keys Sydney Mascot, which programs keys where the car sits.
  • Best for safe opening with a stated licence: Allen locksmith Sydney, which publishes a licence number and does safe installation and opening.

Best locksmiths in Sydney City, ranked

  1. 1Lost Key Locksmiths for 24/7 lockouts and car key replacement

    24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in Waterloo

    Lost Key Locksmiths is a mobile locksmith based in Waterloo that works across Sydney City, with 24/7 call-outs for home and car lockouts. Its car team works on site, cutting keys and programming transponders, and it also repairs ignitions. The business also does safes, master key systems and commercial locks, so its list of work is the longest here. The business lists licence number 000107874. It charges a $0 call-out fee, gives upfront quotes and states a 90-day warranty on workmanship and the products it fits. Customers say it arrives when promised and keeps them updated on arrival time.

  2. 2Martin Place Locksmiths for commercial locks and master key systems

    24/7MobileBased in Sydney

    Martin Place Locksmiths is based in Sydney and works on commercial, residential and strata properties. Its commercial work covers master key systems, re-keying and door closers, and it stocks several lock brands including Lockwood, Legge and Dorma. Any security key cut for a building needs sign-off from the authorised signatory first. The business advertises a 24 hour emergency lockout service seven days a week, with a stated response of 15 to 40 minutes for most of Sydney. Several customers call the staff courteous and easy to work with.

  3. 3Replacement Car Keys Sydney Mascot for remote and smart car keys

    24/7MobileCar keysBased in Mascot

    Replacement Car Keys Sydney Mascot is run from Mascot, and its mobile unit cuts, copies and programs keys on site. Remote, smart and transponder work is in its range, alongside lost keys and car unlocking. Its mobile unit takes jobs at night and on weekends. Some customers say a remote reset in the car got the doors and boot opening again.

  4. 4Allen locksmith Sydney for safes and rekeying after a move

    24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in Zetland

    Allen locksmith Sydney, based in Zetland, holds licence 000110943 and fits safes, locks and car keys. It handles safe installation and safe opening alongside rekeying after a move and lock changes. Customers call from homes, offices and cars, and say the quoted price was the amount charged. Its stated response time for lockouts is 15 to 20 minutes, and it says inspecting locks costs nothing.

  5. 5Super Locksmith for restricted key systems and safe opening

    24/7MobileLicensedBased in Rosebery

    Super Locksmith is a Rosebery business whose mobile locksmiths cover Zetland, Rosebery, Waterloo and Alexandria. Its work includes restricted key systems, master key systems, garage lock repairs and safe opening. Its warranty covers both parts and workmanship, according to the business, and customers say the charge matches the quote. Its listed hours run from 8am to 11pm, and it advertises 24/7 emergency service for lockouts and break-in repairs.

  6. 6Key Solution Locksmiths for car keys and fobs from $22

    24/7MobileCar keysBased in Sydney

    Key Solution Locksmiths is a residential, commercial and automotive locksmith whose mobile van covers the eastern suburbs, from Banksmeadow to Randwick and Coogee. Car key jobs need a booking, and the firm works on most makes and models. Keys cut and programmed from $22 come with a 12-month warranty. It lists 24-hour emergency call-outs for lockouts and urgent jobs. Its Maroubra workshop is open by appointment only, so ring for a call-out rather than visiting.

  7. 7Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths for strata and office security

    24/7MobileLicensedBased in Mascot

    Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths is based in Mascot and runs 24/7 lockout and emergency lock work from fully stocked vans. Commercial work covers office security and master key systems, and the business takes strata jobs, including common area security. It also handles registered security keys. Technicians are ID-verified, and the business is a Master Locksmiths member, so you can ask to see ID on arrival. Recent customers note the technicians turned up on time.

  8. Mister Minit Pavilion on George logo

    8Mister Minit Pavilion on George for house keys and remotes

    Car keysBased in Sydney

    Mister Minit Pavilion on George is a key-cutting kiosk at Pavilion on George Plaza in Sydney. House keys, spare car keys and remotes are the main jobs, plus security padlocks. No lock repairs, lockouts or rekeying are offered, so a lockout needs a locksmith who names them. The kiosk is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and is step free.

Compare locksmiths in Sydney City

The table sets the same businesses side by side on where they are based, emergency cover, licence and the kinds of work they list.

LocksmithBased inAfter hoursCar keysMobileLicensedGoogle rating
Lost Key LocksmithsWaterloo24/7βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (674)
Martin Place LocksmithsSydney24/7β€“βœ“β€“β˜… 5.0 (909)
Replacement Car Keys Sydney MascotMascot24/7βœ“βœ“β€“β˜… 4.9 (332)
Allen locksmith SydneyZetland24/7βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (104)
Super LocksmithRosebery24/7β€“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.9 (124)
Key Solution LocksmithsSydney24/7βœ“βœ“β€“β˜… 5.0 (98)
Eastern Suburbs LocksmithsMascot24/7β€“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.7 (252)
Mister Minit Pavilion on GeorgeSydneyβ€“βœ“β€“β€“β˜… 4.8 (334)
AllHours LocksmithMascot24/7β€“β€“β€“β˜… 5.0 (58)
CBD LOCKSMITHSSydney24/7β€“βœ“βœ“β˜… 4.7 (48)
Rav LocksmithMascot24/7βœ“βœ“βœ“β˜… 5.0 (12)
AutoAssist Automotive LocksmithsBotanyAfter hoursβœ“βœ“β€“β˜… 5.0 (5)
Hildebrandt LocksmithSurry Hills24/7β€“β€“βœ“β˜… 4.3 (59)
Bells LocksmithsWoolloomooloo24/7β€“β€“βœ“β˜… 4.2 (119)

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 Sydney City

The list ranks locksmiths by how much work each one lists, from lockouts and car keys to safes and commercial locks. A stated licence, 24/7 or mobile service, and after-hours work the business states itself all count for more. Where more customers have weighed in, their feedback carries extra weight. Each business's own page was read for this kind of work, and a business based outside the city says which suburb it works from.

Locksmiths in Sydney City: FAQ

Which locksmiths in Sydney City come out at night?

Martin Place Locksmiths runs a 24 hour emergency lockout service, and Lost Key Locksmiths and Allen locksmith Sydney both list 24/7 call-outs. Replacement Car Keys Sydney Mascot also works on car keys after hours.

Which locksmiths in Sydney City publish a licence number?

The licence numbers shown in this list belong to Lost Key Locksmiths and Allen locksmith Sydney, so ask the other picks for theirs.

Who in Sydney City cuts car keys on site?

Replacement Car Keys Sydney Mascot and Lost Key Locksmiths both cut car keys on site, while Key Solution Locksmiths books car key work by appointment.

Can a key-cutting shop handle a lockout in Sydney City?

Mister Minit Pavilion on George does not list lockouts, so a lockout needs a locksmith who names them.