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45+ Years in Canberra · Since 1979

Locksmith Canberra

Locked out, moving in or upgrading your home security?

  • 24/7 home lockouts, and a real person always answers

  • Rekeying for new homes, rentals and lost keys
  • Deadbolts, window locks and door hardware

  • Smart, keyless and restricted-key systems

Free quotes on residential work · upfront price before we start - see the Pricing Guide

4.8★ on Google

129 Canberra reviews

MLAA-accredited

Licensed, insured & police-checked

True 24/7 service

A real person always answers

Local since 1979

45+ years across the ACT

Fully licensed & accredited

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Quick facts

Locksmith Canberra at a Glance

Areas served

Australian Capital Territory and the neighbouring NSW towns of Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Yass, Sutton, Gundaroo, Royalla and Jerrabomberra. See all locations ›

Availability

True 24/7 – nights, weekends and public holidays. A real person answers every call. Often on-site within the hour.

Specialities

Deadbolts & door hardware, window locks, smart & keyless entry, restricted-key systems, rekeying, lock repairs and 24/7 home lockouts.

Credentials

MLAA member #9452. ACT Licence 17501550. Police-checked. Insured. Family-owned since 1979. 10% pensioner discount.

Areas served

Right across the Australian Capital Territory, plus neighbouring NSW towns including Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Yass, Sutton, Gundaroo, Royalla and Jerrabomberra. See all locations ›

Availability

True 24/7 – nights, weekends and public holidays. A real person answers every call. Often on-site within the hour.

Specialities

Emergency lockouts, home, business and auto locksmithing, lock changes, rekeying, key cutting, car keys and transponders, safes and access control.

Credentials

MLAA member #9452. ACT Licence 17501550. Police-checked. Insured. Family-owned since 1979. 10% pensioner discount.

What we do

Our Locksmith Services in Canberra

Locked out or lost your keys? Night & Day Locksmiths is the locksmith Canberra families have relied on since 1979. Our licensed, mobile team comes to your door anywhere in the ACT, day or night, with a clear price before any work starts. Whether you are stuck outside a Belconnen townhouse at midnight or upgrading the deadbolts on a heritage home in the Inner South, we carry the tools and stock to fix most problems on the spot. One call to 02 6290 1938 is all it takes.

24/7 Emergency

Locked out of your home right now?

A real person answers every call. We’ll talk you through the next step and dispatch the closest available locksmith. No answering machines.

Locked out of your home right now?

A real person answers every call. We talk you through the next step and send the closest available locksmith. No answering machines. Call 02 6290 1938.

Home Lockouts and Urgent Entry

Locked out late at night or before work? We get you back inside quickly using non-destructive entry wherever possible, so your lock and door stay intact.

Rekeying

New keys for your existing locks after a move, a lost key or a finished tenancy. Old keys stop working, and you keep your quality hardware. Lost every key? See Key Replacement Canberra.

Lock Repairs and Servicing

Sticking, loose or hard-to-turn locks inspected and fixed, with honest advice on whether a repair or a replacement is the safer choice.

Smart Locks and Keyless Entry

Keypads and app-controlled locks fitted to suitable doors, so you can manage access remotely and stop hiding spare keys.

Key Cutting and Master Keys

Spare and replacement key cutting for house keys, plus master key systems for larger households: one key for the people you trust, controlled access everywhere else.

Home security & upgrades

Home Security and Lock Upgrades in Canberra

Want your home to be harder to break into? We check your doors and windows, then fit the upgrade that suits your property and budget, from a single stronger deadbolt to a whole house on one restricted key. Browse our Canberra lock products or ask us what fits your place.

Deadbolts and Door Hardware

Quality deadbolts, entrance sets and reinforced strike plates that stand up to force. For most Canberra front and back doors, this is the single biggest upgrade.

Window Locks

Keyed window locks and sliding window hardware that close off the easiest way in, help meet insurer requirements, and let you leave windows open for airflow with confidence.

Smart & Keyless Entry

Smart locks and keypads on suitable doors. Give temporary codes to family or tradies, manage access from your phone, and never hide a spare key again. See Smart Lock Systems.

Restricted-Key Systems

Keys that can only be copied with your written authority. Ideal for families, share houses and rentals where you need to know exactly who holds a working key. See Restricted Key Systems.

Canberra Lock Buying Guides

Not sure which lock suits your door? Our locksmiths wrote these plain-English guides so you can compare options before you buy, or call us with the right questions.

Mechanical vs Smart Locks

Security, cost, batteries and convenience compared, so you can pick what suits your household. Compare locks.

Lock Grades Explained

What Grade 1, 2 and 3 mean, how they compare with the Australian Standard, and which grade each door needs. Understand lock grades.

Smart Lock Pros and Cons

Apple and Google compatibility, smart locks in ACT rentals, and what to check on an older door. Read the smart lock guide.

Just moved in?

Just Moved In? Rekey Before You Unpack

You never know how many keys are still out there. Previous owners, tenants, tradies and agents may all have one. Rekeying makes every old key useless while keeping your existing hardware, so it is faster and cheaper than new locks. We can put your whole home on one key on moving day.

Real situations we handle

Everyday Home Lock and Key Jobs Across Canberra

These are the calls we take every week. If one sounds like you, call us now.

Home lockout in Woden Valley

Locked out after putting the bins out at 11pm, with no spare key and nobody home. Our locksmith used non-destructive entry to get the resident back inside, with no damage to the lock or door.

New home rekey in Gungahlin

New owners wanted every old key made useless on settlement day. We rekeyed their existing hardware on-site that afternoon, so only their keys work now.

Broken key in an Inner South deadbolt

A key snapped inside the front deadbolt of a heritage home. We removed it without forcing the mechanism, checked the lock was sound, and had the door working again.

Smart lock upgrade in Molonglo Valley

A busy family wanted to stop hiding spare keys. We checked the door, fitted a compatible keyless lock and set up temporary codes for trusted tradies.

When it can’t wait

Emergency Locksmith Help When You Need It Most

Lockouts always seem to happen at the worst moment. A lost key, a snapped key, a jammed lock or a break-in can all leave you stuck outside your own home. Our 24/7 emergency locksmith service means help is always a call away, and if every key is gone, Key Replacement Canberra can make a new one from the lock itself. We arrive promptly, fix the problem and make sure your home is secure before we leave. If a lock was forced or a key is in the wrong hands, we will advise on rekeying or replacement.

Rekeying, Repairs and Everyday Lock Upgrades

Your locks protect your household every day, not only in an emergency. We rekey, repair worn hardware, replace damaged locks, upgrade to modern deadbolts and fit smart or keyless entry. Rekeying is the cost-effective choice after moving in, losing keys, having keys stolen or ending a lease, because old keys stop working without replacing the lock. If a lock sticks or feels loose, we will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement is the safer spend.

Smart Locks and Modern Access Control

Home security has moved beyond a single key. Smart locks let you manage entry from your phone, give family or tradies temporary access, and see who came and went. For busy Canberra households, that means no lost-key worries and more control.

Upgrading Locks in Older Canberra Homes

Many ex-government homes, mid-century brick houses and older townhouses in suburbs like Ainslie, Deakin, Yarralumla and the older parts of Woden and Belconnen still run on their original locks. Worn night latches, single-cylinder deadlocks and old window catches are easy targets and may fall short of what insurers now expect. We retrofit modern, insurance-friendly hardware without damaging original joinery: replacement entrance sets, deadbolts, reinforced strike plates and keyed window locks. Not sure what your policy needs? We will inspect your home and recommend the upgrades that lift security and keep your cover valid.

Local Knowledge You Can Rely On

Night & Day Locksmiths is proudly Canberra owned. We know the suburbs, the housing styles and the security challenges that come with them, from city apartments to family homes backing onto nature reserves. Our work as an automotive locksmith and with electronic access systems means we are just as comfortable with modern hardware as with traditional locks.

Fully licensed, fully insured and upfront on price, we treat your home’s security the way we treat our own.

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Why Night & Day

Canberra’s Trusted Locksmiths Since 1979

Your locks are your home’s first line of defence. As a local, family-owned locksmith, we know what Canberra households need, whether you are locked out in Woden Valley, rekeying a new place in Gungahlin or fitting smart locks in Belconnen.

  • MLAA Member
    Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia, Member #9452.
  • Police-Checked Technicians
    Security licences renewed every three years.
  • Family Owned Since 1979
    More than 45 years serving Canberra.
  • Locksmiths Guild of Australia
    Member.
  • ACT Security / Locksmith Licence
    Licence number 17501550.
  • Fully Insured
    ABN 16 055 154 357.
  • Australia & New Zealand Locksmith Association
    Member.

Customers review

What Our Clients Say

“Steve was excellent. He had some problems with the lock and it ended up he needed to drill it out as a student with a tiny income i was very worried about afording this. However he only charged me for the standard lock pick job. It was the best quote i got from the 3 places i callled and the nicest response over the phone as well. Thanks again Steve.”
TS Tarn S
“Steve was fantastic, and arrived fast. So I wasn’t left outside in the minus degrees for to long. saved my life (-: Definitely recommend!!! Thanks again Steve”
DWDonna W
“If you need help with your car keys, look no further. These guys can save your life! Highly recommend their automotive locksmith service”
AKAlexei K
“Excellent, polite and prompt service. I would use them again in a heartbeat but hope never to have to!”
PHPeter H
“Simon came really quickly and they were upfront about costs on the phone. He was friendly and efficient and my puppy loved him once the door was open.”
CWCaroline W
“Excellent prompt service! Saved us on a cold rainy day. Upfront about costs, very reasonable price.”
KMKelly M

Service locations

Areas We Service Across Canberra & the ACT

Residential locksmith coverage across every Canberra district, plus Queanbeyan and the neighbouring NSW border towns.

ACT Suburbs & Districts

NSW Border Towns

3-month workmanship warranty · Products covered by manufacturer’s warranty (normally 12 months) · Warranty & Standards
We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, Bank Transfer and Invoice. 10% pensioner discount available.

Good to know

Locksmith Canberra FAQs

The questions Canberra homeowners ask us most, answered before you call.

Our mobile locksmiths cover the whole ACT and are often on-site within the hour, faster for urgent lockouts. Timing depends on your suburb, traffic and demand, so call 02 6290 1938 for a live estimate.

Yes. We work around the clock, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and public holidays. A real person answers every call.

Always. We are fully mobile across Canberra and nearby NSW towns. Our vans carry the tools and stock to fix most jobs on the spot, so you never need to bring a lock in.

Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote and an upfront price before work begins. A standard rekey is typically $55 per cylinder plus the call-out fee. See our Pricing Guide for more.

For most Canberra homes: quality deadbolts with reinforced strike plates on entry doors, keyed locks on ground-floor windows, and a restricted-key system so keys cannot be copied without your say-so. We inspect your home and recommend what gives the most protection for your budget.

Rekeying is usually the smarter, cheaper option. It stops old keys working while keeping your existing hardware. If the locks are worn or damaged, we will recommend replacing them instead.

In most cases, yes. We check your door type and current hardware, then recommend a compatible smart lock that suits your household and budget.

Yes. We fit deadbolts and window locks that help meet common insurer requirements, and restricted-key systems where keys can only be copied with your authority. Older homes often need a retrofit, and we can assess yours.

Yes. Night & Day Locksmiths holds ACT Licence 17501550, is fully insured and MLAA-accredited (member #9452), and has served Canberra since 1979.

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Night and Day Locksmiths provide fee and obligation-free quotes. For more complicated jobs, we provide a free comprehensive inspection so we can tailor our service to your needs.

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