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Recent Locksmith reviews in South Melbourne

Paula was fabulous. Highly recommended

Locksmith

$125

Great work. Highly recommended to others. Will use again.

Door lock replace and door frame adjustment

$220

Thanks for helping me get the job done so quickly and easily

Install deadlock to internal door

$150

Good workmanship!

Locksmith needed

$50

Thank you. Very quick and very efficient. Will use again. Thank you

Locksmith to change one lock and 7 keys

$80

Amazing job! Came as soon as possible fixed both doors promptly. Highly suggest :)

Install door lock

$50

What's the average cost of a locksmith in South Melbourne

$100 - $197

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$100

median

$145

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$197

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Average reviews for Locksmith Services in South Melbourne

based on 34 reviews

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Recent Lock Repair reviews in South Melbourne

Great job!! Excellent. So happy

Fix a cupboard and put a lock on a door

$100

Great and efficient

Locksmith/door handle fix

$80

Friendly, efficient. Explains things well. Definately would use again.

Fix front gate. Gate seems to have dropped and now latch. It engaging

$100

Daniel was great! He completed my task quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend booking Daniel! 😊👍🏽

Fix broken door handle in South Melbourne

$80

Very fast and efficient with his work

Need a locksmith to help with some door fixtures

$80

Work done quickly and efficiently.

Fix front door latch - actual key lock works from outside.

$120

What's the average cost of a lock repair expert in South Melbourne

$100 - $125

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$100

median

$100

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$125

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Average reviews for Lock Repair Services in South Melbourne

based on 7 reviews

5

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Recent Locksmith tasks in South Melbourne

Supply & Installation of a black ML‑Windsor McGrath Digital Lock

$500

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

I’m looking for a licensed locksmith to supply and install a McGrath ML‑Windsor Digital Lock on my apartment’s main entry door in South Melbourne. The lock must be suitable for a standard apartment fire‑rated door and compatible with existing Australian mortice setups.

Re program Automatic car park lock barriers for office site

$300

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

We need 4 car remote Automatic parking lock barriers re programmed for 10 remotes

Install dead latch front door

$100

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Need a dead latch installed on our front door

Amazing guy - great work. Went above and beyond when I locked myself out straight after he installed our new lock! What a guy!

Locksmith / Open locked door - South Melbourne

$100

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Open locked door, I am here now.

Outstanding service: professional, responsive, and efficient. 100% recommended.

Install smart lock

$250

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Whats required? - Remove existing deadlock - Make good door + door surrounds - Install new lock and silent roller - (New lock is a smart lock but I'll set up the smart aspects)

Good quality work. Thanks for

Fix my car key fob and cranking issue

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

2012 Nissan Maxima Automatic Here are the issues that needs to be fixed: 1. Key fob not working. I’ve already replaced the lithium battery but that didnt solve the issue. 2. Car cranks a little longer than normal only on the first start. It starts smoothly after that, but the issue is there the first time I try to start the car after the cars been off for a few hours.

Locksmith to unlock door

$150

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Locked out of my flat in South Melbourne. Require locksmith. Standard metal key lock.

Super nice person and resolved my issue quickly

Fix locking mechanism on security door

$50

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

The locking mechanism on the security door has become extremely hard to operate and, while it still operates, the latch has come loose from the door.

Excellent service. Good communication and ensured a great result

Locksmith to change lock

$100

South Melbourne, Victoria

10th Dec 2025

I have no key for this lock. I’d like a new lock that uses the same key as my front door, if possible

Replace a lock

$300

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Lock broken on garage storage door. Need new lock and two keys

Alexis was fantastic to deal with. Prompt, professional and great communication. He made the job so easy for us. We will definitely use him again. Catherine

Some to replace the door handle

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Need to replace a door handle will have to go to Bunnings to buy a replacement

Amazing job the best handy man I’ve worked with

Install a Lockwood door handle

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Sep 2025

Lockwood lever set consist of a range of levels for passage , privacy and fixed dummy levels for consistent styling across all doors, replace existing handle

He is the ideal choice to ensure your locks are secure.

Auto locksmith reprograme XR6 keys

$400

McKinnon VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

XR6 keys need to Be reprogrammed and synced to car

Install privacy set

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Install privacy set on a sliding door

Program and Install Yale digital lock on door

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Program and install yale digital lock system onto office door

really efficient and great to work with

Replace a privacy door handle for bathroom

$50

Port Phillip VIC, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Replacing a privacy door handle for a bathroom

Program Yale Digital lock (prior to install)

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2025

We have a locksmith installing this next week but they do not program the systems for us. Need someone to configure/ program it for us prior to it getting installed

Fix door locks

$60

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

need to replace the locks for office doors

Locksmith needed Urgently! locked out of my apartment

$130

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

I locked myself out of my apartment in South Melbourne, its a deadlock which i installed I think it wont be hard to open - if by some chance you would come out tonight let me know and quote worst case scenario it will be tomorrow at around 5:30

absolute legend so grateful he came out at 8pm, replaced my deadlock, i tipped him 60 because i am so happy, quick efficient and really friendly and safe i highly recommend

Fix front gate. Gate seems to have dropped and now latch. It engaging

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

The gate has dropped and lock now not aligned and won’t lock

Friendly, efficient. Explains things well. Definately would use again.

Recent Auto Locksmith tasks in South Melbourne

Re program Automatic car park lock barriers for office site

$300

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

We need 4 car remote Automatic parking lock barriers re programmed for 10 remotes

Fix my car key fob and cranking issue

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

2012 Nissan Maxima Automatic Here are the issues that needs to be fixed: 1. Key fob not working. I’ve already replaced the lithium battery but that didnt solve the issue. 2. Car cranks a little longer than normal only on the first start. It starts smoothly after that, but the issue is there the first time I try to start the car after the cars been off for a few hours.

Auto locksmith reprograme XR6 keys

$400

McKinnon VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

XR6 keys need to Be reprogrammed and synced to car

Carperter with pivot door systems experience

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2024

I need somebody with Pivot System's Experience to asses the current installation of my front door and fix the issue as it keeps getting jammed. We have had the door adjusted several times by different handymen but it keeps happening. Thank you Laura

Replace car door lock

$200

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

17th May 2023

subaru. Someone tried to break into carl door lock now the key to unlock won't go in - Due date: Flexible

Recent Lock Repair tasks in South Melbourne

Fix my car key fob and cranking issue

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

2012 Nissan Maxima Automatic Here are the issues that needs to be fixed: 1. Key fob not working. I’ve already replaced the lithium battery but that didnt solve the issue. 2. Car cranks a little longer than normal only on the first start. It starts smoothly after that, but the issue is there the first time I try to start the car after the cars been off for a few hours.

Fix locking mechanism on security door

$50

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

The locking mechanism on the security door has become extremely hard to operate and, while it still operates, the latch has come loose from the door.

Excellent service. Good communication and ensured a great result

Fix door locks

$60

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

need to replace the locks for office doors

Fix front gate. Gate seems to have dropped and now latch. It engaging

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

The gate has dropped and lock now not aligned and won’t lock

Friendly, efficient. Explains things well. Definately would use again.

Fix front door latch - actual key lock works from outside.

$120

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

The front door lock of the apartment works from the outside but when inside and you turn the lock it just keeps spinning around and doesn’t catch to be able to secure the door.

Work done quickly and efficiently.

Locksmith/door handle fix

$80

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Bottom gold door handle is jammed. A door handle is not moving or opening and it’s not allowing the door to open. Need someone to fix the door handle. Needs to be done today..

Great and efficient

Need a locksmith to help with some door fixtures

$80

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

21st Feb 2025

I’ve got two toilet door locks to fix. One door still slides open after turning the lock (the door is not clicking in). One door needs to install a manual lock from inside.

Very fast and efficient with his work

Gate deadlatch repair or replacement

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

The external key lock mechanism is loose and either requires fixing or replacement of the barrel or full lock replacement. If full lock replacement, may replace with pushbutton code lock. Budget quoted will depend on cost of parts and locking system, if replacement is required

Fix a cupboard and put a lock on a door

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

25th Jul 2024

Fix a cupboard door and fix a lock on a door

Great job!! Excellent. So happy

Fix broken door handle in South Melbourne

$80

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Hi Airtaskers, I need someone to help fix a broken door handle in my office. Please note it has just been pushed back on for the photo but the area pointed to is where it’s broken.

Daniel was great! He completed my task quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend booking Daniel! 😊👍🏽

Fix existing lock on door

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2023

Fix existing lock on door ( Don't have the key for the lock)