IllustrationLocksmith in Wembley
About a third of homes here are flats, and more than a third are rented.
Wembley, Western Australia 6014 is one of the inner western suburbs we cover, and we’ll tell you straight when we can get there. Around 37 per cent of homes are rented, which points to older, smaller unit stock and frequent turnover. Alongside that sit 1930s character homes where the original jarrah doors are worth keeping.
- Timing
- Ask us; you’ll get a straight answer
- Rented
- About 37% (ABS 2021)
- Note
- Wembley 6014 is not Wembley Downs 6019
- Call
- Amco Locksmiths, 08 9444 2089
1920s and 30s homes with units replacing some of them
It grew after the 1890s gold rush, then with the tramway from 1927, then again through the 1950s. What has happened since is unit development replacing some of the older housing, which is why a third of homes here are now flats while half are still separate houses. The Wembley Hotel from 1932 is heritage-listed.
Those two housing types need different answers. The 1930s houses on the Cambridge Street side have solid jarrah doors and original hardware, and the right answer is nearly always to rekey or repair rather than cut in something modern. The unit stock is older and smaller — walk-up blocks rather than towers — so the jobs are letterbox barrels, shared entry doors and unit rekeys.
One thing to get right when you are searching: Wembley 6014 and Wembley Downs 6019 are separate suburbs, and a lot of pages that claim to cover Wembley are actually written about Wembley Downs. The golf course is in Wembley Downs. We cover both, but they are not the same place.
Amco Locksmiths covers Wembley, Western Australia 6014. One licensed locksmith, mobile, no call centre and no shopfront to drive to. Call 08 9444 2089, or send a photo of the lock and we will tell you what it needs before we come out.
Everything we do in Wembley
One licensed locksmith, one van, and the same person on the phone and at your door.
Lockouts, 24 hours
House and unit lockouts at any hour, opened without damage.
Rekeying
Unit rekeys, and whole-house rekeys for owners.
Lock repairs and new locks
Original hardware on 1930s jarrah doors, serviced rather than replaced.
Screen and sliding doors
Security screens added later, usually on a different key.
Digital and smart locks
Keypad locks where an older door will take one — we measure first.
Car keys and remotes
Spare and lost car keys, including at Wembley Sports Park.
Key cutting and spares
Spare and letterbox keys cut on site.
Business and commercial
The Cambridge Street cafés, boutiques and small businesses.
What we get called to in Wembley
Rekey between tenants
Re-pinned so the old keys stop working.
A 1930s jarrah door
Original hardware worth keeping. Rekeyed or serviced rather than cut out.
Letterbox and entry doors in older blocks
Small walk-ups with no on-site manager. Barrels and shared doors included.
No surprises on the day
- Price agreed first. You know the cost before any work starts, including after hours.
- Repair before replace. We only swap a lock when it is genuinely worn out.
- Drilling never costs you extra. If a barrel has to be drilled we say so before we start, then fit a new one keyed to your existing key at no charge.
What customers say
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“I highly recommend Magnus from Amco Locksmiths. He was very quick to respond to my enquiry and was able to see me the next day. He showed up on time, had great communication and was very professional and friendly throughout the process.”
Read on Google →“I recently moved to a new house and wanted to change the locks for security. Magnus arrived on time and worked efficiently to do just that, also cutting more windows keys and rekeying the garage remote. He even oiled the squeaky garage door at no cost! I would use Amco again in a heartbeat.”
Read on Google →“Great communication advising when he would arrive. Quick, friendly service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Read on Google →“Very friendly and replies fast! Definitely recommend!!”
Read on Google →“I needed an emergency locksmith today (Friday) and Magnus from Amco came to the rescue. Absolutely pleasant man very friendly and curteous. Explained everything including cost upfront. Completed the job professionally. Will definitely recommend Amco Locksmiths and Magnus anytime.”
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Straight answers
Is this Wembley or Wembley Downs?
Wembley 6014. Wembley Downs is 6019 and a separate suburb — the golf course is there, not here. We cover both, but a lot of pages confuse them.
What does WA law require when a tenant moves out?
The owner or agent decides whether to change the locks, and there are minimum security requirements for rental properties in Western Australia. We can talk you through what applies to your property.
Can you rekey a 1930s house without replacing the original hardware?
Yes. Rekeying re-pins the locks you already have, so the jarrah door and its furniture stay exactly as they are.
Someone tried to force my back door. Can you come today?
Ring us and we’ll tell you straight when we can get there. We make the door secure first, then talk about a permanent repair.
Do you cover Wembley?
Yes, Wembley is well within our area. Call and we’ll be straight with you about when we can get there.