Commercial Locksmith in Johannesburg
The business side of our area is spread across several pockets: offices and shops in Rosebank and Dunkeld, the Melrose Arch side of Melrose, offices in Parktown, businesses in Cyrildene and Bruma, and further east in Bedfordview and central Edenvale. We're a mobile commercial locksmith, so the work happens at your premises, whether that's a suite in an office block or a shopfront on a busy road.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
Work we do for businesses
- Front doors, staff entrances and back doors whose locks are wearing out from constant use.
- Storerooms, server cupboards and filing rooms where the key no longer turns smoothly.
- Changing locks when a key is lost, or when an employee or tenant leaves without returning theirs.
- Making a shop or office secure again after a burglary or an attempt: see break-in lock repairs.
- Morning lockouts, when whoever holds the key is on leave or the front lock jams just before opening. We work 24/7.
- Cash and document safes that are stuck, overdue for a combination change or worn out: see safe opening and safe repairs.
- Several locks replaced in one visit when you move premises or reorganise who has access.
Office blocks and building management
In a managed building, the main entrance, lifts and parking are usually controlled by building management, while the door to your suite is yours to look after. Before we arrive, check with management whether contractors must sign in, whether there's a loading bay or visitor parking we should use, and whether work on your door needs their permission. Tell us the building name, floor and suite number when you call.
Card readers, maglocks, alarms, CCTV and gate motors are separate trades. Where a door uses an electric strike or a reader, describe the setup and we'll say frankly whether it's within our scope.
Working around your trading hours
Because we're open around the clock, lock changes can be booked for before you open, after you close or over a weekend, so customers and staff aren't disrupted. That matters for shops and practices where the front door can't be out of action during the day. Our guide to being locked out of the office after hours covers what to do when the problem appears at the worst time.
Keeping track of keys
The commonest commercial job is a lock change after keys have walked out of the door with someone. It helps to keep a simple register of who holds which key and to collect keys when people leave. If you're thinking of moving to a keypad or smart lock for a staff door, read what to know about keypad door locks first.
Quotes, invoices and payment
R250 call-out fee. The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. Each job comes with an invoice for your records. Settle by EFT, cash or card. For larger jobs involving many doors, the technician can look at everything first and quote for the lot.
Lock brands we work on
These are the lock and security-gate brands you'll find on most Johannesburg doors and gates, sold by Builders, Cashbuild, Leroy Merlin and locksmith suppliers across Gauteng. If yours isn't listed, send us a photo.
- UnionMortice locksets, cylinders, gate locks
- YaleLocksets, padlocks, smart locks
- TrellidorSecurity-gate locks
- CISACylinders, gate and door locks
- Mul-T-LockHigh-security cylinders, padlocks
- dormakabaCommercial locks and key systems
- ABUSPadlocks
- Master LockPadlocks
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Where this service is available
We provide commercial locksmith as part of our mobile locksmith service across Johannesburg. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
Can you come before we open or after we close?
Yes. We work 24/7, so tell us the time that suits the business and we'll arrange the visit around it.
Who needs to be there?
Someone with authority over the premises: the owner, a manager or a director, or someone with their written instruction. For a rented office, the landlord's permission may also be needed for a lock change.
Do you install access control or CCTV?
No. We work on mechanical locks, gate and door hardware, and safes. Electronic access control, alarms and cameras are for specialist installers.
Request commercial locksmith
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