Mobile Locksmith in Roodekrans

Houses first, complexes second

The 2011 Census counted 6,457 people in 1,804 households in Roodekrans, across 4.21 km². More than half the residents gave Afrikaans as their first language. Today's property listings are mostly houses, many on stands of roughly 1,000 to 1,900 m², with staff rooms, security gates and burglar bars mentioned in the descriptions and photos. There are some townhouse complexes too, such as Atlanta Villas on Kannabos Street and Villa Lorraine.

On a freestanding house, it helps to tell us when you phone:

• which door or gate is the problem, and whether it's a key that won't turn, a lock that won't catch, or a key that's lost;
• whether any other door can be opened from inside once we're in;
• if the front gate is locked too, where the technician should wait.

Poortview AH: smallholdings on Malcolm Road

North of the suburb, the census area of Poortview AH is grouped with Roodekrans on this site. It's spacious: 924 residents in 278 households across 4.26 km² in 2011, which works out to about 65 households per km². OpenStreetMap shows Malcolm Road, Lawrence Road and Philip Road running through it, along with Life Poortview on Malcolm Road and two schools, The King's School West Rand and Eagle House School.

Smallholding call-outs often start at the road gate rather than the house. A chain and padlock, a separate pedestrian gate, a long walk to the front door, and outbuildings with their own locks are all common. Tell us which one you need opened, and please keep dogs inside.

Orientation: the ridge and the botanical garden

The Roodekrans ridge forms the backdrop to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, whose address is Malcolm Road, Poortview. OpenStreetMap places Witpoortjie Falls inside the Roodekrans census boundary, but most of the garden falls under Mogale City (Krugersdorp). Robert Broom Drive runs down the suburb's western side towards Krugersdorp, and Ouklip Road connects Roodekrans with Wilro Park to the east.

Inside the suburb, the schools make handy landmarks when you're giving directions. Laerskool Roodekrans is on Missletoe Turn and Ridgevale Primary is on Paranomus Crescent. "Two streets past Ridgevale" is easier to follow than a suburb name alone.

Roodekrans or Roodekrans AH?

There's also a census area called Roodekrans AH, but it's a block of smallholdings north of Ruimsig, a good distance from this suburb. If your address says "Roodekrans AH", see locksmith in Ruimsig, which covers it.

Common jobs at Roodekrans homes

A lock that has started to stiffen usually gets worse, not better. Have it looked at for a lock repair before it locks you out. A security gate that sticks has its own causes. See why a security gate lock gets stuck. If you'd like stronger cylinders on outside doors, our article on anti-snap upgrades explains what to ask for.

We also open home safes and help when car keys are locked inside or lost. R250 call-out fee. The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. Pay by EFT, cash or card.

Locksmith services available in Roodekrans

• Residential locksmith

  Front doors, sliding doors, security gates and home safes at houses, townhouses, flats and smallholdings across Roodepoort.

• Emergency lockouts

  Stuck outside your house, flat or office, or locked in behind a deadlock? We come out day or night and try to get you in without damage.

• Lock repairs

  Stiff keys, dragging bolts, gate locks that seize and doors that only lock if you lift them: diagnosed and fixed at your door.

• Lock replacement

  New locks and cylinders fitted to your existing doors and gates when keys are missing, a lock is worn out or you want better security.

• Safe opening

  Lost code, missing key, flat keypad or a handle that won't budge: home, office and gun safes opened on site.

• Car keys & lockouts

  Keys locked inside the car, a key broken in the door or ignition, or the only remote gone: we come to where the car is.

All of these are part of our mobile locksmith service in Roodepoort.

Useful guides

• Security Gate Lock Stuck or Key Won't Turn
• Euro Cylinders and Anti-Snap Upgrades for Roodepoort Homes
• Deadlocks, Nightlatches and Mortice Locks: What's on Your Door

Nearby areas we cover

• Wilro Park
• Ruimsig
• Amorosa
• Willowbrook
• Little Falls

All Roodepoort areas