Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Locksmith Services in Melbourne
ARC Locksmiths has been a trusted name in the locksmith industry since 1982, delivering reliable and professional services across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs. Our family-owned business combines decades of experience with a commitment to prompt customer service, offering 24/7 emergency assistance and standard services from 8 AM to 9 PM seven days a week. Fully licensed and qualified, our team specialises in residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith solutions, including lockouts, key cutting, rekeying, and security upgrades. We pride ourselves on using high-quality products and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure durable and secure results. Our mobile services allow us to reach clients quickly, and our dedication to transparency and competitive pricing has earned us a reputation for trustworthiness.With a focus on customer satisfaction, we handle both urgent emergencies and planned projects with equal professionalism. Our team's expertise extends to advanced technologies like transponder keys and electronic locks, ensuring comprehensive coverage for modern security needs. Operating across over 50 suburbs, we prioritise local knowledge while maintaining industry-leading standards. Customer testimonials highlight our punctuality, affordability, and problem-solving capabilities, reflecting our commitment to excellence. As a locally rooted business, we continue to build on our legacy of service excellence while adapting to evolving security demands.
Services
Residential Lockouts
Commercial Locks
Automotive Key Cutting
Emergency Locksmith
Rekeying Services
Security Upgrades
Lock Repairs
Master Key Systems
Transponder Keys
Non-Destructive Entry
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency locksmith services with rapid response times.
- Our team holds master locksmith certification with decades of local experience.
- We use state-of-the-art equipment for transponder keys and electronic locks.
- Fully licensed and insured services with transparent pricing.
- Mobile locksmith units cover over 50 Melbourne suburbs for urgent assistance.
What people say
Fast and Efficient
Highly Recommend
Prompt Service
Great Pricing
Professional Team
Services
Residential Lockouts
Our residential lockout service provides rapid, non-destructive entry solutions for homeowners locked out of their properties. Using advanced tools, we gain access without damaging doors or locks, available 24/7 across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs. This service suits emergencies involving lost keys, broken locks, or accidental lockouts, ensuring minimal disruption to your security.
Automotive Key Cutting
We specialise in automotive key cutting, including transponder and remote keys for all vehicle types. Our mobile units can cut and program keys on-site, replacing lost or damaged keys and repairing broken fobs. This service caters to modern vehicles requiring chip programming, ensuring seamless ignition and security system compatibility for cars, trucks, and vans.
Emergency Locksmith
Available round-the-clock, our emergency locksmith service addresses urgent lockouts, broken keys, and security breaches. With a 45-minute average response time, we assist residential, commercial, and automotive clients across 50+ suburbs. Services include lock repairs, key extractions, and security upgrades to restore access and safety during critical situations.
Commercial Locks
We install and maintain high-security commercial locks, panic bars, and master key systems for businesses. Our solutions enhance office security while streamlining access control for multiple properties. This service suits businesses requiring durable, compliant locking systems with options for rekeying and intercom integrations to protect premises after hours.
Rekeying Services
Rekeying services allow property owners to update locks without replacing entire mechanisms. We adjust internal lock components to work with new keys, ideal for security upgrades after tenant changes or lost keys. This cost-effective solution applies to residential, commercial, and automotive locks, ensuring renewed security with minimal hardware changes.
People
Bill Korunovski
Owner & Master Locksmith
With over 40 years in the industry, Bill leads ARC Locksmiths' team, combining technical expertise with customer-focused service. His accreditation as a master locksmith reflects decades of experience in residential, commercial, and automotive security solutions. Bill's commitment to rapid response times and transparent pricing has made ARC a trusted local provider.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Melbourne's western and northern suburbs including Footscray, Essendon, Keilor, and Sunshine, with mobile units reaching over 50 locations.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our emergency locksmith team responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for lockouts, broken keys, and security emergencies.
Can you cut car keys on-site?
We provide mobile automotive key cutting services for transponder and remote keys, programming them to your vehicle's system at your location.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and card payments for all services, including after-hours emergency callouts.
Are your locksmiths licensed?
All our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and certified master locksmiths with decades of combined industry experience.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
Our average response time is 45 minutes for emergency lockouts across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs.
Reviews (5)
Jennifer Saunders
Jan 05, 2022
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Highly recommend ARC Locksmiths. Bill was very professional, efficient, friendly and acceptable pricing. 100% satisfied. Thanks Bill, you made my day!
Jovan Sofranoski
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Value
Great service. Came out on Christmas eve and saved our day. Made me a new key for my car onsite ,very knowledgeable bloke and great price. I would recommend Bill 100% Very professional.
Great service. Came out on Christmas eve and saved our day. Made me a new key for my car onsite ,very knowledgeable bloke and great price. I would recommend Bill 100% Very professional.
Caitlin Harris
Sep 20, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Value
Would not recommend Bill. He behaved in an unprofessional manner and overcharged for his service. Made me feel very uncomfortable.
Would not recommend Bill. He behaved in an unprofessional manner and overcharged for his service. Made me feel very uncomfortable.
Michelle Taylor
Jan 22, 2020
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Bill is not only a true professional but a true gentleman. He is meticulous in his work and his pride in his profession shows..I would recommend Bill to anyone and he will be the first person I will use should the need arrive. Bill your a star thank you for your efforts your honesty and your persistence where most would have given up...
Jas Singh
Sep 28, 2019
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Bills a rip off!! I lost my car keys and was locked out. I had a spare key in the glove box, so I rang Road side assistance to help me get into my car. They contacted ARC to open my car. He apparently quoted them $200 to just unlock the car because I thought my keys would be in the car. Bill showed up and opened my car in not more then 5 mins. When I checked my cars glove box, the spare key was not there, it was stolen by someone. So, now I needed a new key. I already quoted other locksmiths and they were charging me $300-$350 in total for opening my car and for new key with programming and
