Locksmith in North Beach, Perth
A coastal suburb that began as holiday shacks. Now it’s a mix of houses, townhouses and a few units.
Amco is a mobile locksmith for North Beach, Perth. We open lockouts, rekey and repair locks, and make car keys at the car. About three in ten North Beach homes are townhouses, villas or semis, and close to three in ten are rented (ABS 2021). Locks near the coast also wear differently, so a stiff lock is worth a look before it fails.
- Homes
- 1,694 (ABS 2021)
- Townhouses and semis
- 29%
- Rented
- About 3 in 10
- Call
- Amco Locksmiths, 08 9444 2089
From holiday shacks to a coastal suburb
The name North Beach was first used in 1888 and formally approved in 1954. Through the 1940s and 1950s the area was a holiday spot for Perth families, with coastal shacks and holiday houses, and the City of Stirling notes that some of them are still standing. It became a residential suburb in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the townsite was gazetted in 1964.
The 2021 Census counted 1,694 homes. Six in ten are separate houses, about three in ten are townhouses, villas or semis, and the rest are mostly units. On a townhouse, the front door, courtyard gate and garage door often came on separate keys. Where the locks allow it, we key them alike.
Salt air is hard on outdoor hardware. A lock that has gone gritty or stiff can often be freed with a clean and a service. If it can’t, we replace it with something that suits the spot.
We’ve been called out to North Beach this year.
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, North Beach (WA); City of Stirling, North Beach.
Amco Locksmiths works in North Beach, Western Australia 6020. We’re mobile, so we come to the house, the unit or the car. The person who answers 08 9444 2089 is the locksmith who comes out, and we’ll tell you straight when we can get there.
What we can do at your door in North Beach
Everything is done on site from the van, by one licensed locksmith.
Locked out
Houses, townhouses and units, at any hour. Opened through the lock wherever we can.
Rekey after you move in
Your current locks re-pinned so every old key stops working.
Stiff and worn locks
Locks stiffened by salt or wear, serviced where possible and replaced where not.
Screens and sliding doors
Security screen and sliding door locks, matched to the front door key where the lock allows.
Digital locks
Keypad deadbolts for houses and townhouses. We fit McGrath, Lion Head, Lockton, Carbine, Lockwood and Yale.
Car keys
Car keys made at the car, in your driveway or at the beach car park, for the makes we cover.
Spare keys
House, courtyard gate, garage and letterbox keys cut in the van.
Local businesses
Shop and office locks, and rekeys when staff leave.
Before you book in North Beach
A townhouse on one key
Front door, courtyard gate and garage. Where the locks are compatible, we key them alike.
Don’t force a stiff lock
If the key has started to drag, stop before it snaps. A service is quicker and cheaper than getting a broken key out.
Locked out of a unit
We ask for photo ID and proof you live there, such as a lease or a bill, before we open it.
Straight dealing on every job
- The price comes first. We tell you the cost before we start, after hours included.
- Repair or replace, explained. We tell you which one your lock needs, and why, before any work.
- Drilling is a last resort. Should a barrel need drilling, you’ll hear it from us first, then the new one is matched to your current key, free of 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
Will you come to North Beach?
Yes. Ring 08 9444 2089, tell us what you need, and we’ll be straight with you about when we can get there.
My lock is stiff and the key barely turns. Can it be fixed?
Often, yes. Near the coast, salt and grit build up inside the lock. We clean and service it first and only replace it if that doesn’t work. Don’t force the key in the meantime, because a snapped key makes the job bigger.
Can the courtyard gate and garage go on the front door key?
Usually, if the locks are compatible. We check each one on site. If one can’t be matched, we tell you why and what the options are.
I’ve locked my keys in the car at the beach. Can you help?
Yes. We come to the car and open it without damage, whatever the make. If the key is lost altogether, we can make a new one at the car for Japanese makes, Hyundai, Kia and most US-built cars. More on car key replacement.
Is it dearer after hours?
Yes. After hours costs more and depends on the time. We give you the price on the phone and agree it before we come out.