Best locksmiths near Surry Hills
Last updatedSurry Hills has one clear first pick: Lost Key Locksmiths, a Waterloo business with a licence number on its listing and a van that reaches the inner city. The other picks split by need. One is a Sydney CBD lockout service, one is a George Street key kiosk for copies, and the rest cover car keys, safes and building work from further out.
Quick picks near Surry Hills
- Best for a building job with security keys: Martin Place Locksmiths, which needs sign-off from the authorised signatory before it cuts a security key.
- Best for a key copy you can walk into: Mister Minit Pavilion on George, a step-free kiosk open on weekdays.
- Best for car keys at a stated price: Key Solution Locksmiths, which cuts and programs car keys from $22.
- Best for safes and garage locks: Super Locksmith, which also covers restricted key systems.
- Best for a lockout with a published licence: Allen locksmith Sydney, based in Zetland and quick to finish a lock job.
Best locksmiths near Surry Hills, ranked
1Lost Key Locksmiths for 24/7 lockouts and car key replacement
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in WaterlooVisits Surry HillsLost Key Locksmiths is based in Waterloo, 1.2 km from the middle of Surry Hills, so it is one of the closest locksmiths on this list. It is listed as 24/7 and prints licence number 000107874. The car side of the business cuts replacement keys at the kerb and reprograms transponders, and it repairs ignition faults too. Customers say the arrival time is kept up to date while the technician is on the way, and that the quote given up front is the price paid.
2Martin Place Locksmiths for building keys and lock changes
24/7MobileBased in SydneyVisits Surry HillsMartin Place Locksmiths is a family business in the Sydney CBD that sits 2.2 km from Surry Hills and says it has over 15 years in the trade. Lockout calls outside office hours get a response in 15 to 40 minutes for most of Sydney, the business says. It stocks Lockwood, Legge, Ryobi, Carbine, Ezset and Dorma locks, and does deadlocks, knob sets, lever handles and cabinet locks. Building keys need sign-off from the authorised signatory first.
3Allen locksmith Sydney for quick lock jobs and rekeying
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in ZetlandVisits Surry HillsBased in Zetland, Allen locksmith Sydney sits 2 km from Surry Hills and answers around the clock. Regulars say a lock job is finished in minutes or under an hour, and that the phone quote matches the bill. Two customers say no door was damaged when it was opened. Its licence number, 000110943, is printed on the listing. It also fits window and digital locks and rekeys after a move.
4Key Solution Locksmiths for car keys cut from $22
24/7MobileCar keysBased in Sydney2.2 km from Surry HillsKey Solution Locksmiths is 2.2 km from the middle of Surry Hills, and its van works across the eastern suburbs from Banksmeadow to Randwick and Coogee. It does not name Surry Hills among its areas, so ring to check it will come. Car keys need a booking for most makes and models; keys start at $22 and carry a year's warranty. Calls outside office hours go through a line that runs 24 hours.
5Super Locksmith for safes and garage lock repairs
24/7MobileLicensedBased in Rosebery2.8 km from Surry HillsSuper Locksmith is based in Rosebery, 2.8 km from Surry Hills, and lists Alexandria and Zetland among the suburbs it reaches quickly. It advertises 24/7 emergency service for lockouts, emergency lock replacements and after break-in repairs. Its work covers restricted key systems, security safes, safe opening and garage lock repair. Its listing claims a licence without showing a number.

6Mister Minit Pavilion on George for house and car key copies
Car keysBased in Sydney1.5 km from Surry HillsMister Minit Pavilion on George sits 1.5 km from Surry Hills, and its counter is in the George Street plaza. House keys, spare car keys and specialty keys are cut here, along with remotes and security padlocks, and access card entry is offered too. It lists no lockouts, lock repairs, safes or rekeying, so it suits a copy rather than an emergency. The shop is open weekdays from 8:30am to 5:30pm and is step-free.
Compare locksmiths near Surry Hills
The table below sets each business against Surry Hills, showing how far it is and what it prints.
| Locksmith | Based in | Distance | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Key Locksmiths | Waterloo | Visits Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (674) |
| Martin Place Locksmiths | Sydney | Visits Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (909) |
| Allen locksmith Sydney | Zetland | Visits Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (104) |
| Key Solution Locksmiths | Sydney | 2.2 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (98) |
| Super Locksmith | Rosebery | 2.8 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (124) |
| Mister Minit Pavilion on George | Sydney | 1.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (334) |
| At Call Locksmiths | Sutherland | Visits Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (233) |
| CBD LOCKSMITHS | Sydney | Visits Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (48) |
| Hildebrandt Locksmith | Surry Hills | 0.5 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.3 (59) |
| Bells Locksmiths | Woolloomooloo | 1.5 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.2 (119) |
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 Surry Hills. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked locksmiths near Surry Hills
This list covers businesses within reach of the middle of Surry Hills, plus those based in the suburb and mobile businesses that name it. Customer reviews count for more when there are more of them, and a published licence, the range of work listed, and round-the-clock or mobile service move a business up. Each business's own pages were read, so the text only mentions jobs it says it does.
Locksmiths near Surry Hills: FAQ
Which locksmiths near Surry Hills work after hours?
Near Surry Hills, round-the-clock call-outs are listed by Lost Key Locksmiths, Martin Place Locksmiths, Allen locksmith Sydney, Key Solution Locksmiths and Super Locksmith. Mister Minit Pavilion on George is the exception, a weekday shop that cuts keys but does no emergency work.
Where can I get a spare house key cut near Surry Hills without a call-out?
Mister Minit Pavilion on George cuts house and spare car keys at its George Street kiosk on weekdays. For a locked door, pick one of the 24/7 locksmiths instead.
Do Surry Hills locksmiths give a price before the work starts?
Allen locksmith Sydney says its phone quote is what the customer pays, and Key Solution Locksmiths gives car key prices in advance. Lost Key Locksmiths says its quote is confirmed at the start.