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Your Trusted Locksmith in Brisbane Since 1875
Established in 1875, HA Reed Locksmiths is Australia's second oldest and Brisbane's longest-operating family-owned locksmith business. With over 150 years of combined experience, we specialise in residential, commercial, and automotive security solutions, backed by our founding membership of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia. Our team delivers 24/7 emergency services across Brisbane and surrounding regions, offering innovative security technologies from trusted manufacturers like Yale and ASSA ABLOY. We maintain a legacy of excellence through our historical expertise, modern digital solutions, and commitment to guaranteed workmanship. 
Services
Residential Locksmith Services
Commercial Locksmith Services
Emergency Locksmith
Automotive Locksmith Services
Safes Sales and Repair
Key Cutting
Lock Repairs
Master Key Systems
Digital Door Locks
Safe Servicing
Highlights and features
- We offer 150 years of continuous locksmithing expertise
- Our family-owned business maintains historical craftsmanship standards
- 24/7 emergency mobile service across South East Queensland
- All technicians are accredited by the Master Locksmiths Association
- We provide comprehensive security solutions from traditional to digital systems
Associations and certifications
- Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia
What people say
Perfectly installed door locks
Best security system in area
Treat customers well
Quick professional service
Safety expertise appreciated
Services
Emergency Locksmith
Our 24-hour emergency service provides rapid response for lockouts from homes, vehicles, and businesses across Brisbane and surrounding regions. Trained technicians use advanced tools to gain entry without damaging property while maintaining security standards. Customers receive immediate assistance through our fleet of fully equipped service vehicles.
Commercial Locksmith Services
We deliver tailored security solutions for commercial properties including master key systems, high-security locks, and access control installations. Our services ensure compliance with insurance requirements while protecting assets in government buildings, educational institutions, and retail spaces across Queensland.
Safes Sales and Repair
Brisbane Safes division offers new and used safe sales, installations, and repairs for residential and commercial clients. Our technicians service fire-resistant, gun, and data safes while providing combination changes and digital lock upgrades to maintain security integrity over time.
Automotive Locksmith Services
Specialised services for vehicle lockouts, key replacements, and ignition repairs cover cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Our mobile technicians handle transponder keys and broken key extractions while maintaining vehicle security systems.
Digital Door Locks
Modern digital lock installations offer enhanced security features including keyless entry, audit trails, and programmable access codes. These systems provide convenience and security upgrades for residential and commercial properties seeking advanced access control solutions.
People
Alan Reed
Owner
82-year-old third-generation owner with over 60 years of hands-on experience, maintaining daily involvement in operations since taking over in 1970s.
Nicholas Alan Reed
Director
Fourth-generation locksmith who completed apprenticeship in 1980s, now managing day-to-day operations while upholding family traditions and technical excellence.
Questions
Do you provide 24-hour emergency services?
Yes, our emergency locksmith team operates 24/7 across Brisbane and surrounding regions for lockouts from homes, vehicles, and businesses.
What areas do you service?
We cover Brisbane metropolitan area plus Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, and Toowoomba with both emergency and scheduled services.
Can you repair existing safes?
Yes, our technicians service all safe types including combination changes, lock repairs, and emergency opening while maintaining security integrity.
Do you offer digital lock installations?
We install and program digital door locks with features like keyless entry, audit trails, and programmable access codes for residential and commercial properties.
Are your technicians accredited?
All staff are accredited by the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia, ensuring professional standards and guaranteed workmanship.
How long has your business operated?
H. A. Reed Locksmiths has provided security solutions since 1875, making us Australia's second oldest and Brisbane's longest-operating family-owned locksmith business.
Reviews (4)
Zarina Vakhitova
Jan 07, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Helped me to sort out a very tricky lock. Very professional, helpful and good value. Highly recommended. I am going to always go to these guys for my locksmith related problems.
Helped me to sort out a very tricky lock. Very professional, helpful and good value. Highly recommended. I am going to always go to these guys for my locksmith related problems.
Sarah McGrath
Feb 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Greg was fantastic - on time, professional and quick to do the job. I will definitely use HA Reed Locksmiths again and highly recommend to anyone who has a rental in Fortitude Valley.
Service:Building lockout
Greg was fantastic - on time, professional and quick to do the job. I will definitely use HA Reed Locksmiths again and highly recommend to anyone who has a rental in Fortitude Valley.
Service:Building lockout
Kirstin Griffith
May 26, 2020
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Positive:Value
HA Reed locksmiths were so helpful and friendly. We needed some dimensions of a key measured so it could be cut overseas, and they gave us some advice and measured the key. Would highly recommend them!
HA Reed locksmiths were so helpful and friendly. We needed some dimensions of a key measured so it could be cut overseas, and they gave us some advice and measured the key. Would highly recommend them!
Damien Poole
Sep 19, 2019
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Nick came highly recommended and they were not only better priced than every other quote we received but the level of service was spot on. We had to rekey more than 25 internal locks and I didn't even notice they had started the job before they came and told me it was all finished. Great work guys!!
