24-hour emergency locksmith near you
What an emergency locksmith handles
House lockout
Locked out of your home — let back in without damaging the door.Car lockout
Keys locked inside the car, or lost — a fast roadside unlock.Broken key extraction
Key snapped in the lock or ignition — removed and replaced.Failed or jammed lock
A lock that won't turn or has seized — repaired or replaced on the spot.Break-in repairs
After a break-in — damaged locks made secure again, fast.After-hours call-outs
Nights, weekends and public holidays — 24 hour, mobile locksmiths who actually answer.
Emergency locksmiths by area
- Alberton
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Centurion
- Edenvale
- Fourways
- Germiston
- Johannesburg
- Kempton Park
- Krugersdorp
- Midrand
- Pretoria
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Sandton
- Soweto
- Vanderbijlpark
Emergency locksmith FAQs
How quickly can a locksmith reach me?
Most emergency locksmiths work mobile and treat lockouts as a priority, so a local one can usually get to you quickly — how fast depends on your area and the time of day. Choosing a locksmith who actually covers your suburb is the quickest route.
Will they damage my door or lock to get me in?
What does an after-hours call-out cost?
Emergency and after-hours work costs more than a daytime job, and the exact price depends on the lock, the door or vehicle, and the time of night. For a realistic estimate before you call, use our locksmith cost calculator →
Are they available on weekends and public holidays?
The locksmiths flagged as 24-hour cover nights, weekends and public holidays. Each listing shows their hours, so you know who actually answers after dark.
What should I do if I'm locked out right now?
Don’t force the door, window or boot — it usually causes more damage than the lockout itself. Whether it’s your house, car or apartment, call a mobile locksmith: they carry non-destructive entry tools and can normally get you back in without breaking anything.
What's the difference between a mobile locksmith and a regular locksmith?
A mobile locksmith comes to you — your home, car or workplace — rather than working from a fixed shop. For emergencies this matters: it means help arrives wherever you’re stuck, instead of you needing to get to them.
Can I find a locksmith open right now, even late at night?
Yes — locksmiths flagged as 24-hour or emergency take calls around the clock, including overnight and on weekends. Look for that flag on a listing before you call so you’re not left waiting.