RACV tradesman fixing a front door lock using a screwdriver.

How it works

  • Tell us what job or trade you need

    It should only take 2 minutes with our online form.

  • Talk to an expert locksmith

    Your RACV Trades locksmith will contact you for more details if needed, which may involve a site inspection.

  • Get one quote for your job

    Get your no-obligation quote, usually within 2 business days. This stays valid for 30 days.

  • Book your job

    Happy with the quote? Choose a day and time that suits you for your job. 

Some common jobs our locksmiths can help with

Windows, gates and doors

Install or repair locks and deadbolts.

Doorknobs and door handles

Install or repair locks or deadbolts, or fix damaged doorknobs or handles.

Garage and car locks

Including keyless and remote entry.

Key cutting and copying

Get new keys cut for your house or car, including damaged keys.

Jammed or sticky doors and windows

Minor fixes that don’t require carpentry work.

Service locks around the home

Get locks changed, repaired or re-keyed.

Why book a locksmith with RACV Trades?

Qualified locksmiths backed by RACV Trades

Vetted by experienced specialists, fully accredited, licensed and insured. Learn how we vet them

Easy no-obligation quote from an expert tradie

You'll get an upfront quote so you understand the cost before work begins.

With you every step

RACV Trades keep you informed so you know exactly what to expect. 

Quality guaranteed with 12- month warranty

Including all labour and services. RACV Trades has your back from beginning to end.

After you book a job

Call your tradie directly

Find their details on the quote to reschedule, cancel, or ask a question about the job.

RACV Trades is here to help

If you have any questions about RACV Trades and how we can help you, call 1300 481 462.

Know what to expect

If extra work is needed, your tradie checks with you before updating the quote. You’ll get an invoice and any compliance certificates once the job is complete.

Frequently asked questions

Locksmiths with RACV Trades can help with home emergencies (such as lockouts), as well as repairing and installing locks, master keys and household key systems. Here’s a list of common everyday jobs we can help with – big and small.

Locksmiths with RACV Trades will give you a quote upfront so you know how much the job will cost before the work begins. If the nature of the job changes, your locksmith will discuss what’s required and check you’re happy to continue before we update your quote.

Every locksmith is vetted by experienced industry specialists to ensure they are accredited, licensed and insured to perform the works required. 

To meet our high quality standards, our vetting and quality assurance process includes:

  • interviews with tradies
  • confirmation of licenses and insurance
  • thorough training and induction
  • regular auditing of completed works.

Yes, locksmiths with RACV Trades are qualified to make keys for locks without the original key using a few methods:

  • cutting keys from a code, or impressioning
  • scoping the lock cylinders to read the depths
  • disassembling/decoding a cylinder.

Your locksmith may also recommend replacing the cylinder with a new one and issuing all new sets of keys, just in case the original was stolen or lost and might pose a security issue for your home.

With RACV Trades, we provide you with a local tradie near you based on what you need done.

You’ll get one quote with a clear outline of the price for the job. 

If it’s affecting the safety or security of your home, it’s likely to be an emergency. Our rapid-response locksmiths are ready to help 24/7 and can attend home emergencies 365 days a year. If you’re locked out of your home, a qualified expert will arrive on your doorstep, usually within an hour. Call us on 13 46 63.

Anyone can get a quote for home improvements or access emergency trades, even if you're not a member.

If you want access to unlimited* emergency callouts per year, you can purchase an Emergency Home Assist annual plan. This will also provide you with an RACV Membership and access to a range of benefits and discounts.

*Subject to the Fair Use Policy. For more information, read the RACV Emergency Home Assist Terms and Conditions (PDF, 3.4 MB).

If you're unhappy with the work or service provided, please let us know as soon as possible. You can contact us by phone, email, mail, or in a retail store.

Learn more about our feedback and complaints process.

To reschedule your job booking, it’s best you contact your tradie directly to organise another time that suits you both.  

If you’re not able to contact your tradie, give us a call on 1300 481 462 so we can help.

Most RACV Trades quotes are free, and provided with no obligation to proceed. Your tradie may need to do a site inspection to give you the most accurate quote.

You may have to pay for a site inspection if further investigation is required to determine the problem. Your tradie will confirm any required payment upfront, prior to arranging a time with you.

Deposits for certain jobs

If your quote is above $1,000, we generally require a deposit before work begins. This is usually 20% of the total cost.

RACV Trades carries a 12-month warranty on labour from the date that work is complete.

If a part or fitting is faulty or doesn’t meet quality standards, RACV Trades is here to help.

If you are unhappy with the quality of the work after it’s completed, the first step is to contact your tradie to see how they can help.

If you still need help, please let us know as soon as you can. You can contact us by phone, email, mail, or in a retail store.

Learn more about our feedback and complaints process.

For more information read the RACV Trades terms and conditions.

Other trades services we provide

Access our range of trusted tradies to get the job done well.

Plumbing

Electrical

Heating and cooling

Guttering

Carpentry

Painting

Smoke alarms

General repairs and maintenance

RACV Trades is a trading name of RACV's trade partner, Club Home Response Pty Ltd (Victorian registered domestic building practitioner number CDB-U 100178). All works are performed or arranged by Club Home Response Pty Ltd. trading as RACV Trades. See RACV Trades terms and conditions.