Frequently Asked Questions

All your locksmithing questions answered

What do All Day Locksmiths and Security do?

All Day Locksmiths and Security install, service, repair, replace and gain entry to locks. As well as keys, safes and door hardware. Our Locksmiths are extremely skilled and are highly qualified and are able to gain entry to any domestic or commercial locking device in the quickest time possible.

Do you offer an EMERGENCY service?

At All Day Locksmiths and Security we believe there should be no safer place than your home, place of business or any premises that are owned or occupied by you. Your family and staff need to feel and be safe at all times.

An emergence to some people can be as simple as locking keys in the home, shop or business premises, to others an emergency could be a break-in that has left doors or windows smashed. Maybe an accident with keys has happened. Jammed locks and broken keys can cause people to be come very concerned. Natural disaster, like, storms, flooding or fire may have happened.

Regardless to the circumstances whether it is an emergency or not! All Day Locksmiths and Security is able to offer you FAST reliable and affordable 24 hour emergency security assessments and general locksmith services for your premises.

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Can All Day Locksmiths and Security break into any lock?

All Day Locksmiths and Security are able to gain entry into pretty much any domestic, commercial or residential lock. Even though we cannot always pick open your door (which can happen sometimes) there is always another way. Even if that means drilling the cylinder. Either way we can replace what we have damaged so it is as good as new with minimal damage and cost.

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Can anyone become a locksmith or do you have to complete an apprenticeship?

All professional locksmiths have to complete a 4 year apprenticeship Certificate III in Locksmithing. You are also required to pass a police check and have a security license.

How fast can All Day Locksmiths and Security get me into my home if I am locked out?

The best way to answer this question; it is a little hard to say beacuse it depends on a number of things, but we can get you in (in most cases) usually in less than 15 minutes. But that can vary, it can take anywhere between 1 minute and 30 minutes depending on what type of lock you have and if it is on a security or restricted key, if it's old or new. It really depends, either way All Day Locksmiths will get you in one way or another.

SEE OUR LOCKED OUT PAGE

Why should I trust all day locksmiths?

All Day Locksmiths are highly qualified locksmiths who are professional and respectful to all customers, our staff have had police checks and hold security licenses.

I have lost my keys, do I have to replace all my locks?

In most cases No! All Day Locksmiths can assist you with lost keys by either rekeying (changing the pins inside the cylinder) or replacing the cylinders, there's no need to replace the whole lock if you lose your keys.

If I am locked out of my home, how will you know I actually live there? Do you ask for ID?

Yes, we always ask for ID to make sure that you live there. If your drivers license does not have that address on it, we will usually ask for an electricity bill etc with your name on it, then make sure it matches with the name on your drivers license.

If I ask how much to open my door when I'm locked out, will the price be more expensive when the Locksmith turns up? Is there any hidden costs depending on which lock I have?

No, there is no hidden costs. If you are quoted a price to open your door over the phone, the price will be the same when the Locksmith completes the job. The only extra cost is if the cylinder has to be drilled, which is only an extra $44 depending on the type of cylinder. But 90% of the time we can always gain entry without having to drill the cylinder.

Can I make all my locks work off the one key?

In most cases YES you can! Depending on the brand and type of lock it is. But usually we can key alike all your locks to the one key so you do not get confused with different keys working in different locks.

Do you sell deadlocks?

Absolutely! We sell all the best, secure and fire rates deadlocks for your home and safety.

Do you sell and install door closers?

Yes! Automatic Hydraulic Door closers when installed will change the home or office, they are very simple to install and very effective in reducing noise, wind, temperature and unwanted guests.

SEE OUR DOOR CLOSERS PAGE

Do you repair broken doors including glass doors?

Yes! Our staff are able to repair and adjust doors which are not locking or closing including sliding glass doors and sliding screen doors and we can replace roller carriages.

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I have broken my key in my lock what should I do?

Not to worry? All Day Locksmiths can assist you by removing the broken key with their skill, unique tools and key extractors. We can remove the key and the lock will still be working the same as it was before.

SEE OUR SNAPPED KEYS PAGE

My key is hard to turn and the lock is sticking and jamming up can All Day Locksmiths fix this?

We certainly can. We can find what the problem is and fix it straight away in most cases.

What are restricted keys?

Restricted keys cannot be duplicated or cut unless authorised by the appropriate person. They can only be cut at the locksmith that created the system. These keys are protected by patent and stamped "do not copy" it is illegal for it to be cut elsewhere. Restricted keys are high security & pick resistant nature.

SEE OUR MASTER KEY AND RESTRICTED KEY SYSTEMS PAGE