Emergency Locksmith on the Mornington Peninsula

Locked out? Here's what happens when you call

1. Tell us where you are and what's happened. Front door, back door, sliding door, garage, unit block or shop.
2. Agree the price. You'll know the cost before anyone is sent.
3. A local locksmith comes to you. They'll look at the lock and tell you what's involved before starting.
4. You're back inside. You'll be asked for proof you live there once the door is open.

Getting in without damage

Most standard house locks can be opened without drilling or breaking anything. Locksmiths use picking, bypass tools and other non-destructive methods first. Deadlocks, high-security cylinders and some smart locks can be harder, and occasionally drilling and replacing the lock is the only option. If that's the case, you'll hear about it before any work starts.

After-hours lockouts

Lockouts don't wait for business hours. Late-night shifts, early-morning surf checks and weekend trips to the holiday house all end with the occasional locked door. The phone line is open around the clock, and after-hours call-outs are priced differently to business hours, so ask when you call.

Lost or stolen keys

If your keys were lost or stolen rather than just locked inside, think about rekeying once you're back in. If anyone could have your keys and your address, the old keys should stop working. See lock changes and rekeying.

While you wait

• Stay somewhere safe and well lit, especially at night.
• If a child, pet or vulnerable person is locked inside, or there's any risk to safety, call 000 first.
• Check for an unlocked window or back door, but don't climb or force anything.
• Have ID with your address on it ready to show.