Best locksmiths near Waterloo
Last updatedWaterloo has a locksmith on its own doorstep, and it leads here: Lost Key Locksmiths is based in the suburb and runs its round-the-clock service from there. The others sit between half a kilometre and four kilometres off, and they differ by specialty more than by distance. Use the quick picks to match the job to a business, and check a licence number if the paperwork needs one.
Quick picks near Waterloo
- Best for a lockout at any hour in Waterloo: Lost Key Locksmiths, which is based in the suburb itself.
- Best for a lockout with the price agreed on the phone: Allen locksmith Sydney, which charges what it quoted and no extra fees.
- Best for a safe or a vault: CBD Locksmiths, a city specialist that also fits commercial locks.
- Best for strata and shared-building security: Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths, which takes common-area security and registered keys.
Best locksmiths near Waterloo, ranked
1Lost Key Locksmiths for car keys cut on site and smart locks
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysVisits WaterlooLost Key Locksmiths is based in Waterloo, half a kilometre from the suburb's centre. For cars it cuts keys on the spot and codes transponder keys, so many jobs take one visit. Keypad and fingerprint smart locks are fitted, along with home safes and master key systems for offices. High-security locks and emergency exit devices are on the commercial side. Its licence, 000107874, is printed on its profile, and urgent calls are taken day and night.
2Allen locksmith Sydney for lockouts with the price agreed on the phone
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in ZetlandVisits WaterlooAllen locksmith Sydney is based in Zetland, half a kilometre from Waterloo's centre, and holds licence 000110943. The business says it reaches a locked-out caller within 15 to 20 minutes of getting their details. Customers describe the work as one visit, often under an hour, and say the price quoted on the phone is the price charged. Rekeying after a move, lock changes, safe opening and installation, and ignition repair for cars are also on its list.
3Super Locksmith for complex locks, master key systems and safes
24/7MobileLicensedBased in RoseberyVisits WaterlooSuper Locksmith is based in Rosebery, about 1.2 km from Waterloo, and its mobile locksmiths work across Zetland and Rosebery. Its range runs from lockouts and lock replacements to restricted and master key systems. It also opens and services security safes and repairs garage locks. Customers say the locksmith charges what was quoted and handles complex locks with care. Its own pages advertise 24/7 emergency service in those suburbs, and the business says each job carries a warranty on parts and workmanship.
4Kingsford Locksmiths and Security for 24/7 lockouts and strata locks
24/7MobileLicensedBased in Kingsford2.6 km from WaterlooKingsford Locksmiths and Security is on Anzac Parade in Kingsford, about 2.6 km from Waterloo, and offers mobile service. Strata blocks and business premises are both served, with re-keying, master and restricted key systems, and window and patio bolts among the jobs. Safes are sold and fitted there, and alarms, CCTV, intercoms and access control are installed too. Its 24/7 line is 02 9663 1889, and customers praise a lock re-keyed within an hour of calling.
5Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths for lockouts at night and office or strata security
24/7MobileLicensedBased in Mascot2.8 km from WaterlooMascot is the base of Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths, 2.8 km from Waterloo's centre, and it answers lockouts and emergency locks day and night. Its technicians carry stock on the vehicle, so the business says most jobs are finished without a return trip. Residential work covers rekeying, key cutting and registered security keys, while commercial work covers office security and master key systems. Strata common areas are taken too. Its site says quotes are upfront and its technicians are ID-verified, and that it is a Master Locksmiths member.
6CBD Locksmiths for safes, vaults and commercial locks
24/7MobileLicensedBased in SydneyVisits WaterlooCBD Locksmiths is a safe and lock specialist in the city, 3.9 km from Waterloo, with a mobile van for homes and businesses. On the safe side it lists vault work, ATM safes and SCEC approved locking systems. Office cabinet locks, architectural door hardware and keyless digital locks are on its list too. Its listing shows no licence, so request one when paperwork matters. The business calls its mobile service fast and available around the clock.
Compare locksmiths near Waterloo
Below, the businesses are set out by where they sit, whether they fit around the clock, and whether a licence shows.
| Locksmith | Based in | Distance | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Key Locksmiths | Waterloo | Visits Waterloo | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (674) |
| Allen locksmith Sydney | Zetland | Visits Waterloo | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (104) |
| Super Locksmith | Rosebery | Visits Waterloo | 24/7 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.9 (124) |
| Kingsford Locksmiths & Security | Kingsford | 2.6 km | 24/7 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.8 (184) |
| Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths | Mascot | 2.8 km | 24/7 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.7 (252) |
| CBD LOCKSMITHS | Sydney | Visits Waterloo | 24/7 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.7 (48) |
| ESS SECURITY | Randwick | 2.9 km | – | – | – | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (40) |
| Hildebrandt Locksmith | Surry Hills | 1.9 km | 24/7 | – | – | ✓ | ★ 4.3 (59) |
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 Waterloo. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked locksmiths near Waterloo
Listings make the list when they sit within about 3 km of Waterloo's centre, when they are based in the suburb, or when they are mobile and name it. Each one is weighted by how many customers reviewed it, how many kinds of work it lists, whether its licence is published, and whether it offers round-the-clock or mobile service. For each pick, the business's own pages were checked for the locksmith work it names.
Locksmiths near Waterloo: FAQ
Which locksmith is closest to Waterloo?
Lost Key Locksmiths is based in Waterloo itself, and Allen locksmith Sydney works from Zetland, both about half a kilometre from the suburb's centre.
Who in Waterloo can open a safe or vault?
Super Locksmith opens security safes as part of its work, and Kingsford Locksmiths and Security sells and installs them. CBD Locksmiths goes further into vaults and ATM safes.
Do any Waterloo locksmiths here print a licence number?
Lost Key Locksmiths and Allen locksmith Sydney are the ones here that print a licence number, and the rest don't.
Can I get a locksmith to my car in Waterloo at night?
At any hour, Lost Key Locksmiths will open a locked car, since its emergency work covers car unlocking for every vehicle type. Eastern Suburbs Locksmiths also covers lockouts at night and on weekends.