Will opening the door damage my lock?

Most lockouts are opened without damage. If a lock has to be drilled, you are told why and the cost before any work begins.

My ID is locked inside. Can you still help?

Yes. We can open the door and check your ID inside before leaving, or confirm with your agent or a neighbour who knows you.

Should I change my locks after losing my keys?

If the keys could be linked to your address, yes. Rekeying makes the lost keys useless and is usually cheaper than new locks.

Can you open a car or a safe?

Our lockout service covers doors on homes, units and businesses. Call and describe the situation and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Lockout Service · Burwood East

Locked Out in Burwood East?

Being locked out is stressful, especially in the rain, late at night, or with someone waiting inside. Our lockout service gets you back through the door in the least damaging way for your lock, then checks the lock still works properly once you are in. Lockout calls are answered 24/7.

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What we handle

Keys left inside the house or unit
Lost or stolen keys
Deadlatches that locked behind you
Keys that turn but do not open the lock
Apartment and unit entry doors
Security screen doors
Garage and side access doors
Office and shop lockouts

How lockouts are usually opened

Most residential lockouts are opened without damaging the door or lock. The method depends on the hardware: a simple deadlatch is very different from a key-locked deadlock or a high-security cylinder. We choose the approach that suits your lock, and if the only option is to drill or remove a cylinder, we explain that and the cost of replacing it before going ahead.

Proof that you can enter

A locksmith who opens doors without asking questions is a risk to everyone. Before we open a property we ask for reasonable proof of entitlement, such as a licence showing the address, a lease, a utility bill or confirmation from the property manager. If your ID is inside, we can open the door and check it before leaving.

When keys are lost rather than locked in

If your keys are missing, think about where they went. Keys lost with a wallet or anything showing your address are a real security risk. In that case we recommend rekeying the locks while we are there, so the lost keys stop working. It usually costs far less than replacing the locks.

Apartments, units and rentals

Many units in Burwood East and nearby have deadlatches that lock automatically when the door closes. Some buildings use restricted key systems controlled by the owners corporation, and keys cannot be cut without authorisation. We will tell you if your building has one, and renters should let their agent know if a lock is altered.

What happens, in order

1.Call and tell us the address, the door and what happened.
2.We confirm the price range and give an honest arrival estimate.
3.We check proof that you are entitled to enter.
4.We open the door using the least damaging method for your lock.
5.We test the lock and advise if rekeying is worth doing.

What we will not do

We will not open a door for anyone who cannot reasonably show they are entitled to enter.
We will not promise an arrival time we have not confirmed on the call.
We will not drill a lock without first explaining why and agreeing the cost.

Common questions about lockout service

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Safe Guard Locksmith Service Burwood

50 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East VIC 3151 03 4422 2837 info@Locksmithserviceburwood.com

Monday8:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday8:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday8:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday8:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday8:00am – 7:00pm

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