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Recent Locksmith reviews in Canberra Central

Paul was great, very helpful and went out of his way to get the job done quickly.

Fix or replace door handle

$150

I naturally give people 5 star... with Paul I really truly mean it. Fixed up issues with previous work. Clearly good at what he does. And a great communicator who is lovely to meet/ work with. Thanks Paul!

Install door handle

$70

Excellent! Quick and fast service and very polite

Replace door handle

$35

Murray was very polite and helpful, and overcame a few obstacles to complete a more difficult than expected job for us.

Hang a new front door, and install door handle

$250

Thanks Corey for your help. Very happy to have the smart lock finally installed. Anyone considering Corey for a task I can totally recommend him. Great communicator and did the job to a high standard. Thanks again Corey!

Smart lock installation

$300

Excellent service fast, efficient and great job for a reasonable price. I highly recommend him. No concerns, all good. Getting ready for next job.

Install bathroom door lock

$50

What's the average cost of a locksmith in Canberra Central

$120 - $200

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$120

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$142

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$200

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Average reviews for Locksmith Services in Canberra Central

based on 40 reviews

4.98

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Recent Lock Repair reviews in Canberra Central

Five stars. Thx for them coming on Sunday.

Fix the door lock hole

$260

Great communication and workmanship

Handyman to fix lock

$100

Good problem solver - creative solutions - experienced.

Repairs to patio sliding door - rollers and adjustments to lock

$200

Paul was great, very helpful and went out of his way to get the job done quickly.

Fix or replace door handle

$150

Thanks Steve!

Sliding door needs fixing (has come off runner) and lock installed

$300

Dairy was on time, quick, helpful and polite.

Fix mailbox lock

$50

What's the average cost of a lock repair expert in Canberra Central

$126 - $200

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$126

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$130

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$200

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Average reviews for Lock Repair Services in Canberra Central

based on 13 reviews

5

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Airtasker has over 18 locksmiths in Canberra Central, with an average rating of 4.98 stars from 40 reviews. Get in touch with locksmiths such as Daisy G, Baozhu D, and Ryan F today to get a wide variety of Locksmith jobs done. From Lock Installation, Lock Repair, and Auto Locksmith; you can get all types of Locksmith done usually between $120-$200, with the median price of Locksmith in Canberra Central being $142.
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Recent Locksmith tasks in Canberra Central

Install new lock and handle on door

$150

Kingston ACT, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Hello, I have bought, trimmed and varnished a new front door (https://www.bunnings.com.au/woodcraft-2040-x-820-x-35mm-entrance-door-woodcraft-1lite-frosted-glass_p1973130) I need to put a deadlock and a door handle onto the door (photos attached). You will need to: 1. Measure height of current lock and door handle 2. Insert deadlock onto new door 3. Insert door handle onto new door Please note, I do not need the new door the be hung. I have a drill and tools, but please bring your own to be safe. Photos attached of: 1. Purchased door handle and lock 2. Current door frame 3. New door (35mm depth) 4. Existing front door Preference next Saturday or Sunday. Please let me know in your offer how long you think you will take to complete the task. Thanks!

Thank you! Great work.

Urgent front door replacement for Sunday 9/3/25

$500

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

8th Mar 2025

Front door needs replacing - will need one with a dead lock also. Can send photos if needed or come to measure Price is just to post the ad will amend according to your requirements

Excellent service! Attended on time, installed completely new door and managed to make it much better and safer than original door. Very high quality workmanship. Would hire again and highly recommend!

Fixing sliding doors locked

$50

Turner ACT 2612, Australia

7th Mar 2025

My two sliding doors locked and I can't open it. I want to know what's happened first and fixed it. Also, maby I need a new key.

Fix latch on storage area and lock on door

$70

Civic ACT 2601, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Pin for bathroom door has been removed so the lock doesn’t work. Latch for basement my storage which doesn’t close to be fixed.

Locksmith front door urgent braddon

$100

Braddon ACT, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Locksmith front door key

Locksmith services

$75

Central ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2025

My door key snapped off in the lock. There is nothing sticking out of the lock. Need to have the key removed.

Quick, efficient and friendly. Definitely recommend.

Install lock on small cupboard

$50

Dickson ACT, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Need a lock installed on a small cupboard with two doors. Be great if you have the lock, otherwise I can go and buy as well. Have included pics of another lock installed previously on a similar cupboard.

Repair old desk lock in teak lockable desk

$50

Braddon ACT, Australia

21st Jan 2025

There’s a simple lock and key mechanism in my old teak desk unit. The lock doesn’t work very well. I can’t see well enough to remove and repair it, looking for someone to fix it on site

Pocket sliding door lock installations (new)

$300

Downer ACT, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Need 8 pocket door lock installed and one smart lock in main gate Supply available just need installation

Replace 2 door locks

$50

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Need someone to replace the door locks for 2 doors . Locks will be provided

RYan was on time and good with his work. Will recommend him

Replace 5× doorknobs

$80

Deakin ACT 2600, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Replace 5x passage door knobs with entrance door knobs

I am very happy with Ryan's work.

Replace room door handles to handles w locks

$30

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

6th Jan 2025

3 handles with locks are ready, door locks and deadbolts are ready, just electric drill needed.

Ryan did an awesome work

2018 ford ranger interior door handle replacement

$200

Forrest ACT, Australia

22nd Dec 2024

Need someone to replace the interior door handles on my 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak. I have the parts, just no tools or know how. It would be for both the front interior door handles.

10/10 perfect work.

Locksmith - change over key barrels.

$400

Canberra ACT, Australia

21st Dec 2024

Hi I have two apartments that I need the barrels changed over at. Let me know if you can do this.

Handyman to fix entry lock

$75

Kingston ACT, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Person to fix loose entry door lock.

Good experience with Ryan,, happy to recommend him.

Locksmith to rekey all locks for a new house to 1 key

$100

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

4th Dec 2024

Locksmith required to rekey all locks to 1 key in a new house

Great communication.

Installation of a lock in a cabinet

$150

Deakin ACT, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Installation of a lock n a cabinet

Fix jammed door

$50

Ainslie ACT, Australia

27th Oct 2024

My French doors leading out to courtyard are jammed/hard to open.

Locksmithing work

$50

Watson ACT, Australia

25th Oct 2024

Hi there I’m looking to have a few jobs done at my unit in Watson. Initial job and price is for installing an single entry door handle. Other jobs to be considered at additional cost: - Install additional new entry door handles - Install one deadlock and peep hole - Rekey two sliding door handles - Cut key for sliding window lock, print 5 keys I may replace the sliding door handles depending on whether the new ones would be more secure, the existing locks have one claw but the new ones have two. Are you able to let me know how much this would be and when you’d be free to come out to do the work? Thanks Jake

Great to deal with, speedy result and good finish. Thanks Ryan

Fix jammed door, replace window screen

$100

Ainslie ACT, Australia

25th Oct 2024

French doors opening out to courtyard are jammed shut. Need to open them Small window requires gauze to be replaced

Recent Auto Locksmith tasks in Canberra Central

Locked out of my car

$50

Turner ACT, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Forgot keys inside the car and it’s locked!!! Honda Jazz

My security cage door has a dent in it from a car being backed into.

$200

Griffith ACT, Australia

26th Sep 2024

I need a tradesperson to fix a dent in the security door of my security cage. It was caused by me when i accidentally reversed into it.

Can someone get us in our locked car and temp key

$200

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

20th Jul 2024

We need to get into our car and possible a temp key

Fix jammed car window

$300

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

14th May 2024

Mazda 3 with front window stuck down - the motor works but is somehow jammed

Fix broken car door handle (outside)

$50

O'Connor ACT, Australia

8th Mar 2024

The door handle of my car has broken off

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Need help from a carpenter to install front door lock, door closer, door handles, entrance door locks for the rooms. Material already purchased from bunnings. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 January 2024

Great work, I noticed he did not clean up afterwards.

Locksmith for car key

$150

Belconnen ACT, Australia

10th Sep 2023

Lost key for car currently parked at a shopping centre. Need new key made on site - help! Car is a Toyota Echo 2005 - Due date: Before Monday, 11 September 2023

Remove jammed Car 'shock bolt' to allow springs to be changed

$75

O'Connor, ACT

24th Jun 2023

Removal of jammed Shock bolt to allow spring to be changed to comply with RWC - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 24 June 2023

Jason was super efficient and obviously knows his way around cars. Saved me a whole lot of frustration. Highly recommend

Fix door lock on my car

$50

Canberra ACT, Australia

13th Oct 2021

Replace door lock on Hyundai - Due date: Before Friday, 15th Oct 2021

I need auto locksmith

$250

Canberra ACT, Australia

26th Apr 2021

I cannot turn the key in the ignition lock. It only goes half way and stuck. Not the steering wheel lock.

Recent Lock Repair tasks in Canberra Central

Fixing sliding doors locked

$50

Turner ACT 2612, Australia

7th Mar 2025

My two sliding doors locked and I can't open it. I want to know what's happened first and fixed it. Also, maby I need a new key.

Fix latch on storage area and lock on door

$70

Civic ACT 2601, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Pin for bathroom door has been removed so the lock doesn’t work. Latch for basement my storage which doesn’t close to be fixed.

Repair old desk lock in teak lockable desk

$50

Braddon ACT, Australia

21st Jan 2025

There’s a simple lock and key mechanism in my old teak desk unit. The lock doesn’t work very well. I can’t see well enough to remove and repair it, looking for someone to fix it on site

Handyman to fix entry lock

$75

Kingston ACT, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Person to fix loose entry door lock.

Good experience with Ryan,, happy to recommend him.

Fix jammed door

$50

Ainslie ACT, Australia

27th Oct 2024

My French doors leading out to courtyard are jammed/hard to open.

Fix jammed door, replace window screen

$100

Ainslie ACT, Australia

25th Oct 2024

French doors opening out to courtyard are jammed shut. Need to open them Small window requires gauze to be replaced

Commercial door repair

$150

Hackett ACT, Australia

7th Sep 2024

We've got double front door that we use 1 of reguarly, and we tried to open the other one today and it stuck. We think it's either shifted or something in the locking mechanism has broken. We'd like someone qualified to come and take a look and fix it.

Fix door lock on balcony door

$150

Kingston ACT, Australia

24th Aug 2024

The door lock is out of alignment. The door closes and half locks, but I need it to fully lock. I believe the door is aluminium material so you will need to bring your own tools to repair as I don't have any.

Highly recommend Daisy. He had all the tools to repair the door lock. He communicated well and he was able to attend same day to complete the job. He is very courteous and professional.

Fix bathroom door lock

$50

Campbell ACT, Australia

22nd May 2024

Bathroom door lock is broken

Ryan was really easy to deal with, got onto the job really quickly and did a highly professional job. Highly recommend.

Fix jammed car window

$300

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

14th May 2024

Mazda 3 with front window stuck down - the motor works but is somehow jammed

Repair locks on 2 sliding glass doors & mesh on 1 fly screen door

$400

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

11th Mar 2024

Fix screen door locks & flyscreen

Needed locks for two glass screen doors fixed and a replacement flyscreen meshing, did an excellent job in just under an hour!

Fix broken car door handle (outside)

$50

O'Connor ACT, Australia

8th Mar 2024

The door handle of my car has broken off

2x doors in office that need fixing

$500

Canberra ACT, Australia

25th Oct 2023

One front door that won't shut on its own, but also won't shut when force is applied Second door is the bathroom door where the self close mechanism has broken and won't allow the door to close at all.

Extremely responsive, professional, friendly and highly skilled. Would recommend for any handy man job needed!

Door lock repairs on front door and french door

$120

Ainslie ACT, Australia

5th Sep 2023

Front door handle is difficult to turn at times, seems like lock may not be disengaging properly. French door handle mechanism is not holding requires door to be locked to hold the mechanism in place - Due date: Flexible

Excellent service, would highly recommend Ryan for locksmith work

Repairs to patio sliding door - rollers and adjustments to lock

$200

Braddon ACT, Australia

3rd Jul 2023

Replace rollers to patio sliding door and adjust lock mechanism as required. Replace rollers on bedroom sliding window. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Good problem solver - creative solutions - experienced.

Fix door lock

$50

Deakin ACT, Australia

2nd Jul 2023

Bathroom door doesn’t lock, and kitchen door handle not working - Due date: Before Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Fix mailbox lock

$50

Kingston Foreshore ACT, Australia

19th Jun 2023

The combination lock on my mailbox jammed/stuck locked. Fix and / or replace. I’ll supply replacement lock if needed. - Due date: Flexible

Dairy was on time, quick, helpful and polite.

Fix my sliding door lock

$5

Watson ACT, Australia

28th May 2023

Sliding door Have both the lock full or the barrel - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 May 2023 - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 29 May 2023

Repair/replace hinges on cupboard door; fix door lock not latching

$100

Ainslie ACT, Australia

21st Feb 2023

Repair/replace 'blum' door lock on cupboard doors (I have new locks if needed); fix front door lock not latching properly - Due date: Before Friday, 24 February 2023

Ziggy came promptly and was very professional to deal with. He took care doing the job which was done to my complete satisfaction.

Fix 4 balcony railings and fix lock on gaming machine

$200

Deakin ACT, Australia

10th Dec 2022

Hi I need four metal railings on a balcony fixed. I also need a lock on a gaming console fixed. It’s not really the lock which is broken but the catch that it locks into. - Due date: Before Monday, 12 December 2022