3 BEST local Locksmiths in Kensington VIC | Yellow Pages®

How can I find out if there are any after-hours locksmith services in Kensington?

If you need a locksmith service look no further than Yellow’s business listings. Here you will find the best of the local services, including 24 hour locksmiths prepared to come out any hour of the day. Once you’ve had a chance to compare their services in the business descriptions, call them up to check their availability.

Are there any safe opening locksmiths near me that can open a combination safe?

Safe locksmiths are trained to open safes whether they are key operated or protected by a combination. If you need a locksmith who specialises in safes, look for one who advertises their services on our listings.

Are there locksmiths in Kensington who can repair damage to doors and locks after a burglary?

To break into house thieves may jimmy the lock, use a bump key or simply prise the door open with a crowbar. Brute force is a common mode of entry, which often destroys door locks in the process. Find locksmith services that specialise in break-in repairs in the business listings.

Does a mobile locksmith include a call out fee in their price or is it additional?

Check the terms on the locksmith’s business listing to see whether the call-out fee is included. Most likely it is since a mobile locksmith service is always a call out situation, which necessitates travel time and fuel.

What’s a bump key and can it open my front door lock?

A bump key is a key specially cut to have alternately high and low ridges. When inserted into the lock then tapped, the ridges hit the pins inside the lock, causing them to jump out of place. While they are out of their usual alignment, the key can be turned, opening the lock. A bump key can be used on any lock that uses a key, although some have anti-bump mechanisms installed.

Should I get a local locksmith to replace all my door locks if my house key has been stolen?

If your house key has your address on it or was lost along with ID with a home address, then you should get your locks rekeyed. This involves removing the cylinder and replacing it with one that matches a different key. That way you don’t replace the entire lock housing, just its inner mechanism.

Will a registered key system make my business more secure?

A registered key system is more secure because the keys are specially designed for your locks and only the original locksmith can duplicate a key and then only with your permission. Keys are also numbered so they can be logged against individual staff members.

Will a commercial locksmith visit my office after hours to change the locks?

Commercial locksmiths are used to working after hours to minimise disruption to your staff and customers. Contact one in Kensington through our local business listings.

How does a combination safe work? And, is it hard to change the combination?

A combination safe has wheels behind the dial that when aligned allows a metal latch to fall into place. This then allows the safe handle to be turned. The wheels only align when they are turned to the safe’s secret combination. A safe locksmith can easily change the combination by reconfiguring the wheels to a new set of numbers.

Can a numeric keypad door lock be picked?

A keypad lock has no mechanism similar to the pins and springs found inside a mechanical lock so it can’t be picked using traditional tools. It also can’t be bumped, which often leaves no trace that someone has gained illegal entry. With a keypad, the intruder would need to observe someone entering the code or obtain it some other way.