New locks & replacement hardware
Fit suitable deadbolts, knobsets, lever handles and cylinders. Ricky checks the door, frame and existing fittings to discuss the right installation or replacement for your entrance.
Residential locksmithing · North Brisbane
Feel at home. Feel secure.
Ricky can install new locks, rekey suitable existing cylinders and repair the door hardware you rely on every day. From changing keys after a move to replacing a worn deadbolt or opening a door that will not unlock, Safe Choice Locksmiths brings practical help to your home.
Rekeying after a move or lost key
Change the key that operates a suitable existing lock without replacing the complete lockset. The previous key stops working in the cylinders that have been rekeyed.
Lock repairs & servicing
Investigate stiff keys, loose handles and sticking latches. Ricky can assess the mechanism and door alignment, then explain servicing, repair or replacement options.
One key for compatible doors
Ask about keying compatible locks alike to reduce the number of keys you carry. The keyways and hardware must be checked before confirming which doors can share a key.
Keyless & everyday lock upgrades
Discuss a suitable keyless option or updated locking hardware. The choice depends on the door, current preparation and how household members need to use the entrance.
Home lockout assistance
Call if your keys are inside, missing or the lock will not open. Ricky can assess entry options and discuss any repair or rekey needed afterwards.
We come to your address.
Service covers Brisbane’s northside, North Lakes and the Redcliffe peninsula. Find your suburb or call to discuss your location.
Installation · Rekeying · Repairs · Gain entry
Practical help for
your locks and keys.
Choose the work you need. Ricky can explain the options for your door, the condition of the hardware and the way you want to use it.
Lock installation
Lock installation
New locks, replacement hardware and practical upgrades for the doors at your home or business.
More about lock installationLock rekeying
Lock rekeying
Change which key opens your existing locks after a move, a lost key or a change of staff or tenants.
More about lock rekeyingLock repairs & servicing
Lock repairs & servicing
Help with stiff keys, loose handles, sticking latches and locks that no longer open or secure reliably.
More about lock repairs & servicingGain entry & lockouts
Gain entry & lockout assistance
Mobile help when your keys are inside, missing or no longer opening your home or business.
More about gain entry & lockoutsHelp & advice
Know what to do next.
Practical guidance for everyday lock problems, from the first checks to arranging a locksmith.
Damaged door lock: repair it or replace it?
What to check when a door lock is loose, damaged or will not secure. Learn what to tell a locksmith and when repair or replacement may be needed.
Read the guideWhy won’t my key turn in the door lock?
Simple checks for a stiff or stuck door key, signs of a lock or alignment problem, and when to stop and call a locksmith.
Read the guideYour questions, answered
Before you book.
Need advice for your particular lock?
Talk to Ricky on 0423 536 804.
Can several doors use the same key?
Compatible locks can often be keyed alike. Ricky will check the lock types before confirming what is possible; not every combination can share a key.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If a lock is in good condition, rekeying may address a key-control problem. Worn, damaged or unsuitable hardware may need replacement. Send clear photos with your enquiry.
One call is a good place to start
Let’s get your locks sorted.
Tell Ricky your suburb, what’s happening and when you need help.