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Locksmiths in NZ

Lockouts, rekeying, car keys. One checked local locksmith, booked for you.

One checked local tradie in NZ, booked for you. Free for you. We're paid by the pros we match you with.

What a locksmith can help with

  • House lockouts
  • Car lockouts
  • Rekeying after a move
  • Replacing a lost car key
  • Fitting a new deadbolt

Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.

We're not a 24/7 service yet. If you're locked out right now, call a locksmith directly. For new locks, rekeying or a spare car key, tell us the job.

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What we check

Before we book a locksmith, we check they hold insurance for the work.

How we check a tradie.

Companies OfficeAny NZ business Shows whether a business is a registered company and who runs it. Search it yourself

What locksmith costs in NZ

Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your locksmith quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.

JobTypical price
House or car lockout (Auckland)excludes GST per the source's average cost table, Auckland$110 to $160LockSmart, page undated
Rekey a lock (Auckland)per lock, excludes GST per the source's table, Auckland$60 to $100LockSmart, page undated
After-hours extra charge (Auckland)added on top of the usual price, GST not stated for this line, Auckland$50 to $100LockSmart, page undated
Replace a lost transponder car key (Auckland)the same source puts a dealership at $500 to $700 or more, GST not stated, Auckland$250 to $450LockSmart, page undated
Mobile locksmith hourly rateper hour, an average quoted by the marketplace, GST not stated$90 to $160Airtasker NZ, 2026

Before you say yes

Good questions to ask your locksmith, and the warning signs to walk away from.

Questions to ask

  • What is your call-out fee, and is the lockout price fixed once you arrive?
  • Do you charge extra after hours, and is that included in the price you gave me on the phone?
  • Will you check my ID or proof I live here before you open the door or cut a car key?
  • Does the price include GST, and do you quote rekeying per lock?
  • How long have you been trading, and do you hold insurance for lock work?

Red flags

  • They quote a low price on the phone, then add large fees once they are at the door.
  • They won't give you a business name, a street address or a landline.
  • They open the door or cut a key without asking for any proof you live there or own the car.
  • They drill out a lock straight away when picking or other options were not discussed.
  • They won't put the final price in writing or push you to pay cash on the spot.

How it works

  1. Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
  2. We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
  3. One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
  4. A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.

Locksmith questions

Is it free to find a locksmith with GoodTradie?

Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.

What do you check before booking a locksmith?

We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.

Will I get several locksmith quotes?

No. We book one checked local locksmith. They look at the job and give you their own quote.

How do I know the price is fair?

We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.

How much does locksmith cost in NZ?

House or car lockout (Auckland): $110 to $160 (LockSmart, page undated). Rekey a lock (Auckland): $60 to $100 (LockSmart, page undated). After-hours extra charge (Auckland): $50 to $100 (LockSmart, page undated). Replace a lost transponder car key (Auckland): $250 to $450 (LockSmart, page undated). Mobile locksmith hourly rate: $90 to $160 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Your locksmith quotes after looking at the job.

Tell us the job. We'll find the tradie.

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