Best locksmiths near Crows Nest
Last updatedLost Key Locksmiths is first on the strength of its all-hours emergency work and its licence, though it works from Waterloo, 8 km out. Closer to Crows Nest, the field turns on whether a firm keeps a shop, runs vans to the door or specialises in restricted keys. Pick by the job, then choose between a visit to a shop and a call-out.
Quick picks near Crows Nest
- Best for a car key cut while you wait: Ajax Locksmiths, whose Willoughby Road shop cuts most keys on the spot.
- Best for EVVA restricted keys: Locksec Security, which says only it can cut them.
- Best for car lockouts at any hour: Lost Key Locksmiths, which says it covers every vehicle type.
- Best for safes from home units to commercial ones: Locksec Security, which fits both.
Best locksmiths near Crows Nest, ranked
1Lost Key Locksmiths for car lockouts at any hour and transponder keys
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in WaterlooVisits Crows NestLost Key Locksmiths is a mobile firm based in Waterloo, 8 km from Crows Nest's centre, and its licence, 000107874, is published. Its emergency work covers car lockouts for every vehicle type, broken key extraction and burglary repairs, at any hour. Its automotive team programs transponder keys and fixes ignition faults. Business clients can order master key systems and high-security locks, plus emergency exit devices. Customers say it keeps them informed on arrival times.
2Locksec Security (mobile service) for EVVA restricted keys and safes
24/7MobileCar keysBased in Neutral Bay1.9 km from Crows NestLocksec Security (mobile service) is a Neutral Bay firm, 1.9 km from Crows Nest's centre, that serves the Lower North Shore on mobile calls. House, mortice and safe keys are cut there, along with spare copies of electronic car keys and programmed remotes. The firm also sets up matching master systems for the EVVA range, and it says it alone cuts those keys. Safe sizes range from home units up to big commercial ones. Its own pages state 24/7 emergency response on a separate line, and SALTO access control is listed.
3Allen locksmith Sydney for lock changes and rekeying after a move
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in ZetlandVisits Crows NestAllen locksmith Sydney is a Zetland firm, 8.8 km from Crows Nest, and it prints licence 000110943. Tenants who need locks rekeyed after a move are among its callers, and lock changes and digital or window locks are fitted. Its commercial work covers door and window security, shutter repair and opening. Each key is tested before the technician leaves, customers say, and most visits wrap up within the hour. Car keys, ignition repairs and access control are also on its list.
4Ajax Locksmiths for car keys cut while you wait and restricted master keys
Licence publishedMobileCar keysVisits Crows NestOn Willoughby Road, 0.4 km from the centre, sits Ajax Locksmiths, a Crows Nest firm working the Lower North Shore since 1991. Its licence, 407749398, is printed on its profile. The shop holds a large range of key blanks, and most keys are cut while the customer waits. Automotive keys are cut with specialist tools, and most replacements for broken keys are stocked. Keyless entry systems are supplied and installed, and restricted master systems are designed after a survey of each door. Vans attend homes and offices, though the business asks you to check your suburb first.
Compare locksmiths near Crows Nest
Below, the firms sit side by side on base, cover, licence and distance.
| Locksmith | Based in | Distance | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Key Locksmiths | Waterloo | Visits Crows Nest | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (674) |
| Locksec Security (mobile service) | Neutral Bay | 1.9 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (210) |
| Allen locksmith Sydney | Zetland | Visits Crows Nest | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (104) |
| Ajax Locksmiths | Crows Nest | Visits Crows Nest | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (85) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Distance in a straight line from the middle of Crows Nest. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked locksmiths near Crows Nest
Eligible firms sit within about 3 km of the centre, are based in the suburb, or are mobile and name it. Reviews from customers count, as do the range of work listed, a published licence, and round-the-clock or mobile cover. The firms' own pages were read for the work each one names.
Locksmiths near Crows Nest: FAQ
Which locksmith is based in Crows Nest itself?
Crows Nest's own shop belongs to Ajax Locksmiths, on Willoughby Road, a firm dating from 1991.
Who in Crows Nest can open a car at night?
Lost Key Locksmiths takes car lockouts at all hours, and it is licensed under 000107874. Locksec Security (mobile service) lists car key copying and programming, and it offers 24/7 emergency response.
Who can cut EVVA restricted keys near Crows Nest?
Locksec Security is the firm to ask, since it sells EVVA restricted keys that it says no other shop can cut.
What licence numbers do the Crows Nest locksmiths list carry?
Ajax Locksmiths, Lost Key Locksmiths and Allen locksmith Sydney all publish one. Locksec Security shows none.