Have you ever locked yourself out of the house? Many of us have been locked out of the house at one time or another and it’s not something you want to do a second time. So, the best thing to do is have a plan and know what to do if it happens.
If you find yourself locked out right now, call Nonstop Locksmiths immediately on 0418 444 166. We’re available 24/7 for emergency locksmith assistance in Melbourne with rapid response times averaging 30–60 minutes.
Immediate Steps When You’re Locked Out
The first few minutes after realising you’re locked out are crucial. Don’t panic—staying calm will help you think clearly and make better decisions about your next steps.
Stay Calm & Assess Your Situation
Take a deep breath. Being locked out is inconvenient but manageable. Before taking any action, assess your specific circumstances:
- Are you in an immediate emergency (children or pets locked inside)? If yes, call Nonstop Locksmiths on 0418 444 166 immediately.
- Is this a rental property? You may be able to contact your landlord or agent for a spare key.
- Are you in a safe location while you arrange entry (not isolated or vulnerable at night)?
For emergency situations with children or pets inside, call 0418 444 166 right away. We respond rapidly to urgent situations.
Check for Safe Entry Points
Systematically check your property for alternative entry options—but do this safely:
- Check all doors – Walk around your property and check back doors, side entrances, and less-used doors that you might have forgotten to lock.
- Check for unlocked windows – We don’t recommend leaving windows unlocked when you leave the house, but just in case you forgot, you might be able to safely access a ground floor window. Do not attempt to climb to upper-floor windows—this is a serious safety risk.
- Contact your landlord or agent – If you’re renting, your landlord or property manager typically has a spare key and can let you in.
Usually people would have a spare key hidden somewhere around the house, but this isn’t a safe option for obvious security reasons. A better option is to ensure you have a close friend, partner, or spouse who has a spare key and is available to help during your emergency.
Who Has Your Spare Key?
If you have been proactive and given a spare key to a family member, friend, or trusted neighbour, now is a good time to call them. Check if they’re available and nearby—they may be able to help you get back inside quickly.
The only issue with relying on others for spare keys is that if you’re locked out late at night or during weekends, you might not be able to contact anyone, and you may end up waiting hours for help. This is where a professional locksmith becomes your reliable solution.
What NOT to Do (Safety Warnings)
To protect your property, safety, and wallet, avoid these common mistakes:
Don’t break windows or force doors. Breaking windows puts you at risk of serious injury from broken glass and costs hundreds of dollars to repair. Forcing locks can permanently damage your lock mechanism and door frame, resulting in expensive repairs.
Don’t climb to upper windows or ledges. Attempting to access upper-floor windows is extremely dangerous and frequently results in serious injuries or falls.
Don’t panic or make rushed decisions. Being locked out is frustrating, but panic can lead to poor choices that damage your property or put you in danger.
Don’t attempt amateur lock picking unless trained. Without proper training and tools, lock picking can damage your lock beyond repair and waste hours of time without success.
When to Call a Professional Locksmith
You should call a professional emergency locksmith in these situations:
- When DIY attempts have failed – You’ve checked all entry points and can’t reach anyone with a spare key.
- Late night or after-hours lockouts – When no one is available to help and you need entry urgently.
- Rental properties – When you can’t reach your landlord or property manager.
- Emergency situations – When children, elderly relatives, or pets are locked inside.
- For peace of mind – Professional locksmiths protect your property and guarantee no damage to locks or doors.
Nonstop Locksmiths is your reliable solution. We respond to emergency lockouts 24/7 with rapid dispatch across Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs. Call 0418 444 166 now for immediate assistance.
How Our Emergency Locksmith Service Works
When you call Nonstop Locksmiths:
- Immediate response – Call 0418 444 166 any time, 24 hours a day. Tell us your location and situation.
- Quick quote – We provide a transparent, fixed price over the phone with no hidden fees.
- Rapid dispatch – A licensed, fully-equipped mobile locksmith is sent to your location immediately.
- Fast arrival – We aim for 30-60 minute average response times across Melbourne.
- Professional entry – Our experienced locksmiths open your door safely using proper tools, protecting your lock and door/frame.
- Security verification – We follow strict security protocols, requiring identification to verify your residency or ownership before granting entry.
Our qualified, ethical and highly capable staff members provide the best security solutions for our customers using skills and knowledge gained through training and years of experience.
Sorting the Good Locksmiths From the Bad
When you find yourself in an inconvenient situation such as being locked out of the house, you’ll want fast help. Here are three quick sure-fire ways to sort out a good locksmith from a bad one, which will get you the help you need ASAP.
- Ask what the locksmith charges: A good locksmith will charge what is a reasonable fee, whereas others may exorbitantly overcharge by taking advantage of your situation.
If you’re locked out of the house, locksmith costs should be made clear to you upfront. Check that the quotation and price includes everything. Customers may often feel the need to pay extra to avoid conflict and to get into the house as soon as possible, but at least with the team at Nonstop Locksmiths, we’ll never charge you unnecessarily expensive fees and ensure that you clearly know what to expect when our trusted locksmith arrives to help.
- Is the locksmith nearby?: An unreliable locksmith will give an estimation of half an hour to get to you when they’re actually an hour and a half from your location or longer. So always ask the technician where they are, and if they’re not there in the time that they quote, cancel and call someone else. Local locksmiths value their reputation, so they are a better option. You’ll find that with Nonstop Locksmiths, if we give a set time we are always there on time or before the time set, so no matter where you’re located, we’ll have a team of expert locksmiths ready to assist you.
- Reputation: If you can, check out locksmith reviews. Rather than just going off ratings, you should also factor in the number of reviews the company has – as the more high rated reviews there are, the more reliable and reputable the locksmith company may be. Long reviews are also much better as it’s less likely to be fake and probably contains more insight as to what to expect from the company. Also carefully read reviews and check to ensure the reviews are consistent. You can easily spot fake reviews if you take the time to read a few reviews.
- Bait and switch scams: Be mindful of backpacker locksmiths posing as genuine locksmiths. The tell-tale sign is they advertise cheap call out fees to lure or bait the unsuspecting person into engaging their services and whilst at your property will claim the lock is a special high quality and high security lock and will need to drill it out to gain entry and replace the lock. They know once they are at your property and that you are in a vulnerable situation and position, they can take advantage of you and charge you an exorbitant amount of money for the job as at this point you just want to get into your property, where as a locksmith will be able to open the lock without destroying the lock and for far cheaper and at a fair and set price. In some cases we have seen clients charged well over $1,000.00 for a basic opening.
Contact Nonstop Locksmiths – Emergency Locksmith Melbourne 24/7
Locked out of your house in Melbourne? Don’t wait—our team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Phone: 0418 444 166 – Call now for immediate dispatch
Service Hours: Available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays
Response Time: 30-60 minutes average across the Melbourne metropolitan area
Service Area: Melbourne CBD, inner suburbs, eastern suburbs, and south eastern suburbs.
What We Offer:
- Fully licensed and insured emergency locksmith service
- Transparent, fixed pricing with no hidden fees
- Mobile locksmith vans fully-equipped with professional tools
- Rapid response to residential and commercial lockouts
- Security verification protocols protecting your property
If you find yourself locked out of the house or in any other emergency lockout situation, you can trust Nonstop Locksmiths in Melbourne. We have mobile workshops located nearby and can be there within 30 minutes 24/7. We pride ourselves on our honesty and will never take advantage and overcharge if you aren’t familiar with locksmith prices. Our services are top quality and reliable, and our prices are competitive, that’s why Nonstop Locksmiths are the best option. Call us on 0418 444 166 and we’ll be there ASAP.
Nonstop Locksmiths qualified and insured tradesmen are ready to solve your emergency or lockout 24/7 using fully-equipped mobile workshops to attend to you wherever you are in Melbourne.
For emergency locksmith assistance, call 0418 444 166 now.
