Emergency Locksmith in Roodepoort
Lockouts don't wait for office hours. Maybe the nightlatch clicked shut while you were taking the bins out, your keys went missing somewhere between work and home, or the front-door key simply won't turn tonight. We're a mobile locksmith that drives to your door in the Roodepoort suburbs we cover. There's no shop to get to and nothing to bring: phone us, say where you are, and we come out.
The line is open 24/7, including late nights, Sundays and public holidays. When you phone, we'll tell you honestly when the technician can be with you, rather than quoting a number we can't keep.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
Situations we come out for
- The door locked itself behind you. Nightlatches and some multipoint doors lock the moment they're pulled closed, so the keys end up inside.
- Keys lost or taken in a bag snatching, at the gym or on the taxi home. You need to get in tonight and stop that key from working tomorrow.
- Half a key left in the lock. Our broken-key extraction page covers this in more detail.
- A lock that's given up and won't turn even with the right key.
- Locked in, not out: a deadlocked door with the only key missing, which matters if there's a child, an older person or a pet on the other side.
- A security gate or burglar-bar door that won't open even though the main door would.
- Staff stuck outside the office, workshop or storeroom first thing in the morning.
For a car or a safe, the steps are a little different: see the car lockout page or safe opening in Roodepoort. Our guide to what to do first when you're locked out of the house is worth a read while you wait.
Getting you in without breaking anything
We always start with non-destructive entry, meaning the lock, door and frame are left as they were. Most everyday house and office locks can be opened this way. Some can't. A high-security cylinder or a lock that has broken inside may leave no clean option. In that case the technician stops and explains what would have to happen, which usually means taking the lock out and putting in a new one, and what that would cost.
The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. You're not committed to anything until you say yes.
We'll ask you to show it's your home
We won't open a door for just anyone, and you wouldn't want us to. Before we open up, the technician asks for ID and something tying you to the address: your lease, a municipal rates or water account, confirmation from the managing agent or body-corporate trustees, or a neighbour or guard who can vouch for you. If your ID is locked inside, say so when you phone and we'll agree how to check once the door is open.
Helping us find you
- Wait somewhere safe and well lit, with neighbours or at the guardhouse if it's late.
- In a complex or estate, tell the guards a locksmith is on the way and give them the unit number.
- On a smallholding, such as the agricultural holdings around Ruimsig or Honeydew Ridge, send a location pin and tell us about the gate and any dogs.
- Leave the lock alone. Screwdrivers, credit cards and shoulder charges usually damage the door and add to the bill.
- If you can, send a WhatsApp photo of the lock from the outside so we know what we're dealing with.
Once the door is open
Getting in is only half the job if your keys were lost or stolen. Anyone who finds a key along with your address can let themselves in. Replacing the affected cylinder or lock is usually the sensible next step. See lock replacement in Roodepoort and our guide on what to do about locks after losing your keys. And if a tired, worn lock caused the lockout in the first place, a lock repair can stop round two.
What a lockout costs
R250 call-out fee. After that, the price depends on the lock you have, whether it opens without damage, whether a part or a new lock is needed, and how easy the door is to get to (a security gate in front of it, for instance). The technician gives you the figure on site, and you can settle by EFT, cash or card. More on this in what a mobile locksmith costs in Roodepoort.
Lock brands we work on
These are the lock and security-gate brands you'll find on most Roodepoort doors and gates, sold by Builders, Cashbuild, Leroy Merlin and locksmith suppliers across Gauteng. If yours isn't listed, send us a photo.
- UnionMortice locksets, cylinders, gate locks
- YaleLocksets, padlocks, smart locks
- TrellidorSecurity-gate locks
- CISACylinders, gate and door locks
- Mul-T-LockHigh-security cylinders, padlocks
- dormakabaCommercial locks and key systems
- ABUSPadlocks
- Master LockPadlocks
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Where this service is available
We provide emergency lockouts as part of our mobile locksmith service across Roodepoort. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
Can I phone you at 3am?
Yes. The phone is answered around the clock, on public holidays too. The call-out is R250 at any hour, and you get a quote on site before any work starts.
Will my lock be damaged?
Damage-free methods always come first. If they won't work on your lock, you'll hear that from the technician, along with the alternative, and nothing destructive happens without your go-ahead.
Can you make me a spare key once I'm in?
No. We're not a key-cutting service and we don't duplicate keys. If we fit a new lock, you get whatever keys are packed with it.
Do you come out to my suburb?
We cover a long list of Roodepoort suburbs, from Honeydew and Jackal Creek to Florida, Witpoortjie and Davidsonville. Check the Roodepoort suburbs we cover for yours.
Request emergency lockouts
Four quick details. We reply by phone or WhatsApp, 24/7. For anything urgent, calling is quickest.