FAQ
Locksmithing is a rare but essential trade. Locksmiths are needed for everything from key duplication, to business and residential security needs, automotive lock repair and supply of keys, and safe opening and servicing.
Locksmiths not only cut keys and sell locks, they also install, maintain, repair, and pick locks, and upgrade all forms of mechanical locks. Over the years locksmithinghas also grown to encompass electronic security solutions.
A fully-qualified locksmith undertakes a 4-year apprenticeship for a Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Locksmithing). Additionally, you must hold current security licences and other industry certifications.
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn is a completely mobile locksmith service. We are based in Goulburn, and primarily service Goulburn and the towns within one hours drive, but can travel to all areas if required.
Please see a list of some of the towns we service on our Service Area page or contact us via phone or email for further information.
Trades charge service calls to cover costs and time spent traveling to jobs. This is a necessary charge for us to continue to be able to deliver a high-quality service right to your door.
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn standard trading hours are 8:30am–5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Weekends and out of hours work available by appointment.
We do not currently provide an after-hours emergency service.
Possibly. If we are on our way to attend your site or have incurred a loss to meet your needs, we reserve the right to charge a service call and appropriate charges.
If this is a concern, please contact us to discuss further.
You should seek out a locksmith for all your security and access needs, whether you’re locked out of your property or vehicle, you’ve lost or damaged your car key, lost or had keys stolen, purchased a new property, taken over a rental property, need locks fitted, or simply to get a key cut.
Locksmiths are trade qualified, highly skilled and licensed, ensuring you get the best security advice from a reputable provider.
Locksmiths are trade qualified, highly skilled, insured, and licensed professionals, ensuring you get the best security advice from a reputable provider.
Using a locksmith will ensure you get the most current advice on security requirements, high quality security products, and your security, access or fire exit needs met correctly the first time.
Absolutely!
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn is a completely mobile service. With a fully equipped van to perform onsite work, we will come to your home, property or business premises to meet your locksmithing needs.
We are based in Goulburn, and primarily service Goulburn and the towns within one hours drive, but can travel to all areas if required.
Yes, you can.
As Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn is a fully mobile business, we don’t have a shop front; however, we are happy to arrange a convenient location to meet to cut your keys, or so you can drop off your lock for repair. If additional services are required, a service call may be charged.
Please call or email to discuss further.
Yes, we can even rekey it to match your other locks. Contact us and we can advise you on the best lock to get and then come and fit it for you.
Please note, no product warranty will be offered on products purchased elsewhere, but the 3 months warranty on the fitting or rekeying of those locks will still apply.
Credit is only given if a prior account request has been completed and submitted for credit checks. Only after these processes may credit be granted.
If you do not have an account, we require payment upon completion of the job we are doing. This can be by EFTPOS, credit card or cash.
Yes, we accept most cards and have payWave technology integrated into our mobile
terminals. We currently do not accept American Express.
Yes, we do. We stock a large range of popular keys for all types of residential and commercial locks, cars, and safes.
If for some reason we don’t have the key you need, we will do our best to get it for you.
Yes, you can.
As Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn is a fully mobile business, we don’t have a shop front; however, we are happy to arrange a convenient location to meet to cut your keys. If additional services are required, a service call may be charged.
Please call or email to discuss further.
Call us. Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn can come and let you into your house quickly with no damage. This service is only available during standard business hours or after-hours by prior arrangement. We do not currently provide an after-hours emergency lock out service.
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn can come and give you a free* no obligation quote and advice about the security of your property.
Call or email us to book in your security survey.
*Free quotes within the Goulburn local area, other areas may incur a service call charge.
Yes. We can advise on, supply and install keyless entry solutions for your home or business. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Most insurance companies either require deadlocks and window locks to be fitted or give a reduction to your policy if they are fitted to your property.
Deadlocks and window locks work together to create a secure perimeter. Not only do they increase the external security of your home, but they also make exiting your property difficult for any intruder when deadlocked.
Yes, we can. We’ve had years of experience servicing and repairing all sorts of locks. In the event they are unrepairable, we also stock a range of locks to keep your home, business, car or property secure.
Yes, you can.
As Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn is a fully mobile business, we don’t have a shop front; however, we are happy to arrange a convenient location to meet so you can drop off your lock(s) for repair. If a site visit is required for service work then a service call will be charged. Please call or email to discuss further.
Car key technology began to change in the mid-1990s as manufacturers started to introduce not only keyless entry but also transponder immobilisation systems.
The inbuilt security of these systems has increased the security of cars dramatically, but has also increased the cost and complexity of these keys.
While the cost of keys varies depending on car make and model, Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn can in most cases offer a more affordable solution to replace your car key than the car manufacturers. Please contact us today for a quote.
Yes, we can. We can attend your car wherever it is, fit keys and program them if required.
We have a very large and ever-increasing range of makes and models that we can supply and program keys for.
Call or email us to enquire about your car.
Yes, we can. Be it a broken plastic head or the blade of the key, we will have a solution for you.
In many cases we can supply a new key shell to replace the damaged one, while using the still functional electronics. This is a far more affordable way to keep your keys serviceable than a complete replacement.
Yes, we can.
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn has decades of experience opening and repairing safes of all types.
Contact us to get a quote on opening your safe.
Yes, we can.
Argyle Locksmiths Goulburn has developed a special interest in this area, having restored a wide range of historic and antique locks, including furniture locks, house locks, and veteran and vintage automotive locks.
That depends on the type of lock you wish to lubricate.
- Pin tumbler locks, such as residential door locks, work best with graphite powder as it doesn’t create surface tension inside the lock like you may get with a wet lubricant.
- Wafer locks, such as car, roller door, or letterbox locks, are best served by a wet lubricant such as Inox or Rost Off. Do not use a water dispersant like WD40 or sewing machine oil. The former dries out the lock leaving a chalky residue increasing lock issues, and the latter creates surface tension within the lock slowing down the springs and moving parts while also attracting dirt and dust.
- Sometimes lubrication isn’t enough, and your lock needs a service. If you lubricate it and its function hasn’t improved, it may be time to contact us.