Locksmiths in Adelaide
Compare 56 rated locksmith businesses in Adelaide, South Australia. 33 businesses offer emergency callouts. Ratings range from 3.7 to 5.0 stars.
Locksmiths in Adelaide
Rapid Response Locksmiths
Accredited Locksmiths Doors & Alarms
Rite Price Locksmiths P/L - Mobile Service Only (Shop front No longer open to public)
One & Only Locksmiths Adelaide
Frequently Asked Questions
Adelaide All Times Locksmiths charges a $39 call-out fee, with residential lockouts starting from $99, lock changes at $70, and rekeying from $45. Car lockouts also start at $99, with new car keys from $250. Rapid Response Locksmiths advertises no after-hours call-out fees. Around 79% of Adelaide's 29 listed providers emphasise transparent pricing, though only 21% publish specific call-out fees online. Always request an upfront quote before work begins.
Yes. Every locksmith in South Australia must hold a Security Agent Licence (Locksmith) issued by Consumer and Business Services SA under the Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995. CBS maintains a public register you can search to verify credentials. Before hiring, ask for their licence number and check it against the official register. Unlicensed operators can't legally provide locksmith services in Adelaide.
Call-out fees in Adelaide typically range from $0 to $39. Adelaide All Times Locksmiths charges $39 for residential, automotive, and commercial call-outs, while Rapid Response Locksmiths advertises zero after-hours call-out fees. However, only 21% of Adelaide's 29 providers publish this information upfront. The call-out fee usually covers travel but not the actual service work, so confirm total costs before the locksmith arrives.
Around 52% of Adelaide's 29 listed locksmiths provide 24/7 emergency service—that's roughly 15 providers. Top-rated options like Adelaide Auto Keys Car Locksmith (5.0★, 414 reviews) and KM Locksmiths Adelaide (5.0★, 223 reviews) both offer round-the-clock availability. If you're locked out at 2am in North Adelaide or Glenelg, you'll have choices, though after-hours rates may apply unless otherwise stated.
Confirm four things: their CBS Security Agent Licence number (verify it online), an upfront quote including call-out and labour costs, their estimated arrival time, and whether they stock the parts you need. Ask if the price changes after hours—some Adelaide providers like Rapid Response don't charge extra, while others do. Check their Google rating; Adelaide's average is 4.8★ across 29 providers.