Northlakes Locksmiths
Three named technicians, emergency after-hours response, and automotive key coding all in one Central Coast outfit.
The technician-level consistency is also worth noting: Jye, Dylan, and Brandon each attract specific praise rather than generic compliments, which suggests the quality isn't dependent on who picks up the job. Recent reviews are averaging noticeably higher than earlier ones, which is worth flagging as a positive trend for anyone using a historical rating to judge current form. For automotive key coding, Saturday availability, or a full rekey on a home you've just moved into, this crew appears well-matched — confirm availability and same-day turnaround directly when you call.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (42 total)
“All the locks now work with one key”
“speedy arrival times despite being after hours”
“pricing was quite cheap”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 223 locksmiths in Central Coast
Credentials & background
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About Northlakes Locksmiths
Running for roughly 13 years on the Central Coast, Northlakes Locksmiths is a partnership covering a wide sweep of residential and light commercial locksmith work — from emergency lockouts and lock replacements to key cutting, automotive key coding, and screen door hardware. Several technicians are named across reviews, and each comes up in a distinct context: Jye is praised for professional recommendations and leaving the worksite clean after full lock replacements; Dylan handles fault diagnosis on older, obsolete hardware and communicates clearly when a same-day fix isn't possible; Brandon is specifically called out for automotive work, cutting and coding a VE Commodore key on a Saturday at a competitive price; and Carl fields phone enquiries with the kind of unhurried advice that customers notice. The business appears particularly well-suited to new homeowners rekeying a just-purchased property — multiple reviews describe them unifying multiple locks to a single key, sorting hinge issues, and replacing full mechanisms when needed, all in one visit. They also carry a small retail side, with customers purchasing security screen locks and barrel hardware in store, and staff going beyond the sale to walk buyers through installation problems.
Best for: emergency lockouts requiring same-day or after-hours response, new homeowners wanting a full property rekey to a single key, automotive key cutting and coding, and screen door lock repairs or replacements.
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Claim This Profile — Free →Common questions about Northlakes Locksmiths
Does Northlakes Locksmiths handle after-hours and weekend callouts?+
Yes — multiple customers specifically mention after-hours arrivals and Saturday service. One review notes 'speedy arrival times despite being after hours,' and Brandon is named in a review for cutting and coding an automotive key on a Saturday. It's worth calling ahead to confirm availability for your specific time slot, but after-hours work is clearly part of what they do.
Can they rekey a whole house to a single key when I move in?+
This is one of their most frequently mentioned jobs. Several reviews describe new homeowners having multiple locks — including front door, back door, and screen doors — unified to a single key in a single visit. In one case the team also replaced a full door mechanism when the existing lock couldn't be changed. If you've just bought a property and want everything on one key, this is a job they handle regularly.
Do they cut and code automotive keys?+
Yes, and reviews confirm they can handle at least some transponder-coded vehicle keys on site. Brandon is specifically named for cutting and coding a VE Commodore key quickly and at a price the customer described as 'quite cheap.' If you have an older or less common vehicle, it's worth calling to confirm they can source the blank and code it before you turn up.
What areas on the Central Coast do they cover?+
Reviews mention jobs at addresses across several Central Coast suburbs including Hamlyn Terrace, Toukley, and Tuggerah, in addition to their Charmhaven base. They appear to service a reasonable radius around Lake Macquarie and the broader Central Coast. Call them directly to confirm whether your specific suburb falls within their callout zone.
What do customers say about their pricing?+
Pricing feedback across the 37 reviews we analysed is consistently positive — words like 'quite cheap,' 'very reasonable,' and 'great price' come up repeatedly across different job types, from lock replacements to automotive key coding and screen door hardware. No reviews flag pricing as a concern. For a firm quote, contact them with details of your job — they appear willing to discuss options over the phone before any visit.