Lock repairs and installation in Perth
Sticking, loose or broken locks fixed on site. New locks fitted and keyed to the key you already use.
Amco repairs and installs door locks, deadbolts and security screen door locks across Perth, Western Australia. We repair a lock when it’s worth repairing, and only suggest replacing it when a new one is cheaper than another visit. New locks can usually be keyed to your existing key.
- Repairs
- Door locks, deadbolts, screen doors
- New locks
- Supplied, fitted, keyed to your key
- Replace?
- Only when repair isn’t worth it
- Price
- Agreed before we start
Locks we fix and fit
Deadbolts
Repaired, replaced or added, keyed to match your other locks.
Knob & lever sets
Sticking, loose or worn door handles and locksets sorted.
Security screen doors
Triple and single screen door locks repaired or replaced.
Roller door locks
Roller door locks supplied and fitted.
Window & letterbox locks
Small locks fixed or fitted in the same visit.
Digital locks
Upgrade to a keypad or app lock.
No surprises on the day
- Price agreed first. You know the cost before any work starts.
- Repair before replace. We only swap a lock when it’s genuinely worn out.
- Drilling never costs you extra. 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.
Common faults we fix
Faults we see every week
- A key that’s stiff, sticks or won’t turn
- A door that won’t latch or a deadbolt that won’t throw
- Loose or drooping handles and levers
- A key snapped off inside the lock
- Locks damaged in a break-in
- Worn window, letterbox and padlocks
Repair or replace?
We repair a lock when it’s worth repairing. If it’s old or failing enough that a new one costs less than coming back, we’ll say so and agree the price first. New locks can be keyed to the key you already use.
New locks and deadbolts
We fit deadbolts, including on doors that don’t have one yet, plus knob and lever sets. For keypad and app locks, see digital door locks.
Screen and sliding doors
See security screen door locks and sliding door locks.
Rentals in Western Australia
Since 2019, WA rental homes have to meet minimum security standards. In short: the main entry door needs a deadlock, or a key-lockable security screen door that meets Australian Standard AS 5039; other external doors need a deadlock, patio bolt or compliant screen door; and external windows need locks. Check the full rules on the Consumer Protection WA site. We can bring a rental up to standard in one visit.
After a break-in, see break-in repairs: we make the door secure and give you an itemised invoice for your insurer.
Worth reading
Plain answers to the questions we get asked most.
What customers say
Tap any review to read it on Google.
“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.”
Read on Google →Straight answers
Is it worth repairing an old lock?
Often, yes. We repair when it makes sense, and only suggest a new lock when it’s cheaper than another repair visit.
Can a new lock work with my existing key?
Usually. New locks can be keyed to the key you already use, so you don’t carry another one.
Do you supply the locks?
Yes. We supply and fit them, and agree the price with you up front.
Will you need to drill the lock?
Usually not. 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.
Do you fix locks after a break-in?
Yes. We repair or replace damaged locks and can rekey the rest so any stolen keys stop working.
Can you get a broken key out of a lock?
Yes. We remove the broken piece and cut you a new key on site.
Do you do window and letterbox locks?
Yes, along with padlocks.
Can you fit a deadbolt where there isn’t one?
Yes, on most timber doors.
Do you install digital locks?
Yes: McGrath, Lion Head, Lockton, Carbine, Lockwood and Yale.
Is the price agreed first?
Always. After-hours work costs more, and you’ll know the price before we start.
My key won't turn in the front door. Can it be repaired?
Usually, yes, and usually it is not the lock — it is the door. If you have to lift or push the door to turn the key, the bolt is binding on the strike plate. Do not keep forcing it; that is how keys snap. See our page on door lock problems.
Do you replace locks as well as repair them?
Yes. We repair where the hardware is worth saving and replace where it is worn or failing enough that a new one is cheaper than coming back. We will tell you which yours is.
Do you repair car door locks?
No. We do not repair car door locks, and we do not touch ignitions. We can open a locked car without damage and extract a key snapped in a car door, but repairs to car locks are a different trade.