Emergency Lockout Services Auckland Wide
Locked out of your house, flat, shop or a room inside? We get you back in with non-destructive entry first, across Auckland City, the North Shore, West Auckland, East Auckland and South Auckland.
A key turning in a stainless steel door lock, the goal of every lockout call.Door Unlocking Service Across Auckland
Being locked out is stressful, whether your keys are sitting on the kitchen bench or the door simply clicked shut behind you. When you need a locksmith to open a door, our door unlocking service covers houses, flats, offices and shops across Auckland, and every lockout call is a priority.
You pay a flat NZ$20 call-out fee for us to come to you. Once we've had a look at the lock, we tell you what it will cost to open, and nothing starts until you're happy with the price. We also offer after-hours support, so you're not stuck outside until morning.
The Lockouts We Get Called To Most
Lockouts are the job we do most. These are the situations we sort out week in, week out:
- House lockouts: front and back doors with deadbolts, deadlocks and entrance handle sets, including brands we regularly work on such as Lockwood, Yale, Kwikset and Legge.
- Bedroom and bathroom doors: privacy knobs that lock behind you, very often when a child has pushed the button and can't undo it.
- Apartments and flats: doors that latch as they close, with the keys left inside the unit.
- Shops and offices: commercial doors that need opening so you can get trading again.
- Small locks: mailboxes, cabinets and locked boxes, opened without drilling where we can.
Locked out of a vehicle instead? Our car lockout help uses different tools and is priced by vehicle. If a keypad or smart lock has stopped letting you in, see our smart lock repair and programming service.
Precision picks that open a lock without drilling, so your lock and door stay intact.Non-Destructive Techniques
We don't reach for the drill first. Picks, bypass tools and a bit of patience open most locks without marking the door, the frame or the lock itself. That saves you buying new hardware on top of the lockout.
Once you're back inside, we check the lock still locks and unlocks properly with your key. If a lock has genuinely failed, we can sort it there and then with our lock repair service, or fit a new one through our lock change and installation work.
What Affects the Price of a Lockout
We don't guess lockout prices over the phone, because the lock makes the biggest difference. The NZ$20 call-out gets us to your door, and we quote the entry itself on site before we touch anything. Locks fall roughly into three groups:
- Standard locks: simple locks such as cabinets and mailboxes. These are usually the quickest to open.
- Advanced locks: deadbolts, entrance handle sets and 5-pin cylinders, the kind found on most Auckland front doors.
- Secure locks: smart, electronic and restricted locks, plus 6-pin cylinders. These take more time and skill to open without damage.
Timing matters too. Work outside normal hours, such as evenings, early mornings, weekends and public holidays, costs a bit more, and we'll tell you before we start.
Locked Out Right Now?
Call us now. We come to you anywhere in Auckland and use non-destructive entry first.
Call +64 9 243 1404Our Lockout Process
Three simple steps from your phone call to being back inside.
Call Us
Ring +64 9 243 1404 and tell us where you are, which door you're locked out of and what kind of lock it is if you know. We confirm the NZ$20 call-out and head your way promptly.
Authorisation Check
Before we open anything, we check you're allowed in, usually with photo ID showing the address, a lease or a power bill.
Back Inside
We open the door with non-destructive entry first, then test the lock with you. If it's damaged or worn out, we explain your options and quote before doing anything more.
Lost Your Keys, Not Just Locked Out?
If your keys are lost or stolen rather than locked inside, opening the door is only half the job. Whoever finds them could still let themselves in. A lock rekey changes the pins inside your existing lock so the old keys stop working, and we can cut spare keys at the same visit.
Not sure which job you need? Our Auckland lock services page compares lockouts, rekeys, repairs and lock changes.
Residential Lockout FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most on lockout calls.
How quickly can you get to me?
We treat lockouts as a priority and head out promptly once you call. Exact timing depends on traffic and where you are in Auckland.
Can a locksmith open a locked door without the key?
Yes. Most locked doors can be opened without the key using picks and bypass tools, which leave the lock working afterwards. Deadlocks and high-security cylinders take longer, and a few need a different approach, which we'll explain before we start.
Will my door or lock be damaged?
We always try non-destructive entry first, and most locks open without any damage to the door, frame or lock. If a lock has failed and must be drilled, we'll explain why and agree the price first.
How much does a lockout cost?
A flat NZ$20 call-out fee, then we quote the entry on site, based on the type of lock, before we start. Work outside normal hours costs a bit more.
Can you open a bedroom or bathroom door that's locked from the inside?
Yes. Privacy knobs on bedroom and bathroom doors are one of our most common calls, often when a child has pushed the button and can't undo it. These usually open without any damage.
Do I need to prove I live or work there?
Yes. Before we open a door we need to see you're allowed in, usually photo ID showing the address, a tenancy agreement or a recent bill.