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A locksmith at your gate in Durbanville, Vierlanden, Eversdal and Sonstraal. The Bellville branch answers the phone, and the price is agreed before anybody drives out.

Call 021 914 7949
  • Bellville branch answers the call, not a national line
  • Open 24 hours, seven days, including public holidays
  • PSiRA registered and insurance approved
  • 5.0 from more than 5,000 Google reviews
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Locksmiths in Durbanville

Gates, front doors, safes, cars and whole-house key systems, on the high side of the Northern Suburbs.

Durbanville is covered by the Bellville branch, and 021 914 7949 puts you through to the people who send the van. Nobody is buying your job from a national line and passing it to whoever picks up.

The work here has a particular shape. A freestanding house with a gate, a garage, a front door and a back door means four locks and four keys unless somebody sits down and rationalises it, and a fair number of Durbanville calls are exactly that job rather than an emergency. Then there are the estates, where an access-controlled entrance is doing nothing for a front door still on a builder-grade cylinder.

The branch runs Durbanville village and the streets off Wellington Road, plus Vierlanden, Sonstraal, Sonstraal Heights, Eversdal, Kenridge, Aurora, Pinehurst and the newer developments spreading out towards the Durbanville Hills wine farms. Tell us the street and we will tell you honestly how long we will be.

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Services we do in Durbanville

Everything here is work the Bellville van does in Durbanville. Follow a link to read the detail, or phone and describe the lock in front of you.

Emergency Locksmith ServicesHome at eleven at night and the gate motor has failed with the keys inside. The line is staffed right through.Residential LocksmithsFreestanding houses with four doors and four different keys, and the tidying up that follows a move or a lost bunch.Vehicle LocksmithOpened wherever the car is parked, whether that is a driveway in Eversdal or a bay outside a Wellington Road shop.Transponder KeysA replacement key cut and matched to the immobiliser at your address. Make, model and year, please, when you call.Commercial LocksmithsConsulting rooms, small offices and the village businesses around the Durbanville centre.Safe LocksmithsHome safes are common here. We open them when the code is lost, service them, and move or bolt down a new one properly.Master Key SystemsOne key that opens every door on a property, with restricted keys underneath it for staff or tenants.Keyed Alike SystemsGate, garage, front door and back door brought onto one key. On a Durbanville property that usually means four locks, sometimes six.High Security LocksDrill and pick resistant cylinders on a registered key profile, so nobody cuts a spare without your card. Our most requested upgrade in this suburb.Deadlocks & DeadboltsA proper mortice bolt on a solid door, fitted so the frame holds too. Often exactly what a security estate insurer specifies.Escape HardwareEmergency exit fittings for schools, churches, clubhouses and any premises with a legal duty to open outwards.Professional LocksmithEverything else — window locks, filing cabinets, gun safes, odd imported hardware. Describe it and we will tell you.
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What happens when you call from Durbanville

The branch needs three things to give you a real arrival time: where you are, what has happened, and what you are locked out of.

  1. 01
    Give us the street

    Durbanville, Vierlanden, Sonstraal, Eversdal, Kenridge or Aurora. The street name is what sets the arrival time, not the suburb.

  2. 02
    Describe the lock or the car

    A gate, a front door, a safe or a vehicle. If it is an estate, say so — access at the boom is part of the timing.

  3. 03
    You get the price first

    The full amount is agreed on the call. Nobody starts work on a number you have not heard.

  4. 04
    The van comes to you

    A marked AAA vehicle and a locksmith who can identify himself. The work is tested with you before we leave.

Why a Bellville number matters in Durbanville

Ask for Naheem. A branch line and a name are the two things a fake local listing cannot supply.

Search "locksmith near me" from Durbanville and much of what comes back is a national number wearing a Durbanville name. The call is answered elsewhere, the job is sold on, and whoever turns up is unknown to you and to the business you thought you were phoning.

021 914 7949 rings the Bellville branch, and your friendly emergency locksmith in Durbanville is Naheem. The Durbanville and Bellville team is drawn from several shops rather than one van, which is how there is somebody on duty at three in the morning as well as three in the afternoon.

Knowing the area also changes the advice. Durbanville is mostly freestanding houses and estates rather than flats, which means gates, garages and multiple external doors, and it is the suburb where keying everything onto one restricted key earns its keep. If your locks are all different and you are carrying a bunch, say so on the phone — that is a conversation, not a callout.

Branch
Bellville
Phone
021 914 7949
Hours
24 hours, 7 days
PSiRA
Registered, no. 1827493
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Keys cut at the branch
The AAA Locksmiths team outside their Cape Town premises

A real Cape Town business, not a call centre

AAA Locksmiths has branch premises, marked vehicles, registered technicians and a review history you can read before you phone. All of it is checkable, which is the point.

  • PSiRA registered, number 1827493, verifiable on the PSiRA register
  • Marked vehicles and technicians who identify themselves on arrival
  • 5.0 average across more than 5,000 Google reviews
  • Insurance approved work and a written price before anybody starts
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OUR CUSTOMERS’ WORDS

What Durbanville customers say

From late-night lockouts to a new lock fitted just right. Here’s what our customers have to say.

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After locking ourselves out of the house over the festive period and then struggling to get hold of anyone that wasn’t away for the holidays, I managed to get hold of Jason from AAA Locksmiths. Even though it was after business hours, Jason headed out straight away and was there within 20 minutes. 2 minutes later, we were in! I expected to be charged an arm and a leg given the time of day and year but the cost was really reasonable and the response was speedy! These guys know what they’re doing and are super friendly, happy to help regardless of the fact that they should have had their feet up, spending time with their families. Thank you AAA!

I had an excellent experience with AAA Locksmiths Durbanville. Their service was prompt, professional, and friendly from start to finish. The locksmith Jason arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and completed the job efficiently with great attention to detail. It’s rare to find a company that combines such professionalism with genuine care for their customers. I highly recommend AAA Locksmith Durbanville to anyone needing reliable and trustworthy locksmith services.

Needed a security gate lock replaced, and AAA Locksmiths Durbanville delivered exceptional service. Communication via WhatsApp and phone calls was prompt and clear after I booked the consultation. Within 30 minutes of logging the callout, someone was on-site. The work was done efficiently and quickly, with a friendly and professional approach. Pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommended!

Called on AAA Locksmiths in an emergency situation and was greeted with such a wonderful energy and willingness to assist. Dealt with 2 of their technicians over 2 days of work and the service and friendly nature received was truly awesome. Would recommend them to anyone needing help in their field. Thanks again Abu to you and your team. Regards

@Jason and AAA Locksmiths Durbanville. An amazingly real "5 star service." They/he assisted us on two separate occasions in a space of two weeks. Same great service and wonderful good turn around time. They stay in contact, informing you where they are and making it in time. Keep up the good work. 👏

Outstanding service from AAA Locksmith Durbanville! Abu was so quick to respond, highly professional, and resolved our issue efficiently. His expertise and friendly attitude made the whole experience stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone in need of reliable locksmith services!

I requested a locksmith at 18:55 and at 19:10, Jason had arrived. The service I received was excellent, and I felt in safe hands. Jason was fantastic! I’ll definitely use AAA again (but hoping I won’t need to), and would happily recommend them to others. Thank you, Jason!

AAA Locksmiths Abu and Jason were absolutely phenomenal from friendly and professional communication, to turn around time, to installation & price. I am over the moon having used AAA Locksmiths in what was a massive and complex property to attend to.

Our employee locked himself out of his office. A call made all the difference. Jason was polite and helpful after 1am in the morning. He was professional throughout our ordeal.. Great attitude. Job done within an hour no fuss. Good rates. Thanks AAA

This is the 3rd time I contacted AAA Locksmiths. Professional and prompt, good communication and excellent workmanship. Jason did a great job. I highly recommend this company. It is reassuring that they are always available to assist.

Impeccable service!. I contacted AAA 2 hours prior to their arrival due to needing our office locks changed. Jason then arrived and swiftly & professionally tended to our request. I would 100% recommend their services. Thank you AAA

Dealing with Abu was a pleasure, prompt efficient service, got the job done within the hour of placing my call, very reasonable rates too, thanks to the Team at AAA, what a pleasure to deal with you!

Locked out of our room at 6pm on a Sunday and AAA Locksmiths came to the rescue in just under 20 minutes. Insane. Thank you Jason for the quick, efficient and friendly service.

The team answered our call and Jason was here in less than 30 minutes. Speedy and professional. Would highly recommend if you need help. Thanks AAA 🙏

I recently had an excellent experience with a locksmith service. They arrived incredibly quickly after my call, which was a huge relief. The pricing was very affordable, and there were no hidden fees or surprises. Their work was professional and efficient, leaving no damage to my lock or door. Most importantly, they were trustworthy and made me feel completely at ease. Highly recommended!

I would highly recommend the services of Abu and Kobus and the rest of the team! They were professional, friendly and very quick to help! They also made sure the test the locks with me to make sure it’s all in working order! This is the second time we have used their services and I will use them in the future for sure!!

A very professional company, affordable and came to my rescue! Jason was extremely patient and gave me good advice with regards to other work that I need done in the future. He was quick, and very efficient. Thank you so much for all your help and to Abu who arranged everything and accommodated my time slot 🙏

Jason was so helpful this morning. I had a blow out and on the side of the road, my car decided to lock with my key in the ignition. All before sunrise this morning. Gosh Jason, thank you for coming to save me at a very bad time this morning. Your work was amazing. You are very highly rated in my books.

Jason from AA locksmiths helped immensely he really knows his trade and gets the job done with out of the box thinking. Super happy with this service and fairly priced as a package all together. Will recommend to friends and family in the future and use again if neccessary 👍

It’s a Sunday afternoon and you close the door behind you and then realise your house keys are inside the house… and your phone is on 9%. And so you call Jason and he arrives in 8 minutes and unlocks the house in 14 seconds. But really. 14 seconds. Exceptional service.

Abu, was awesome assisted very quickly and efficiently my daughter was locked out of the house at night and he was there in 10 min. Wonderful service! Kept me updated every step of the way if only more service providers were as efficient! Thank you Abu!

Brilliant and fast assistance from Jason! He was very accommodating with my busy little girl and made a stressful situation instantly better! Will most definitely ask for him the next time we require assistance. Ten out of ten! Highly recommended.

Locked out on a Saturday evening …. Quick, professional and efficient. Jason is such a gentleman and has the situation under control. No damage to my door or lock- and the service was cheaper than another 24 locksmith I called. Thank you Jason!

I found myself in a tough spot yesterday when my car accidentally auto-locked with the keys inside. Huge thanks to Jason for coming to the rescue and unlocking it – you were fantastic! Took less than 30 seconds to get it open

I was assisted by Jason who was an absolute star in assisting me. He arrived quite quickly and managed to get my car sorted promptly. It took a total of 10min from calling to completion! Would highly recommend! Thanks Jason!

Excellent locksmith service — professional, efficient, and reliable. Communication was seamless via WhatsApp, making the process quick and convenient. Overall, a smooth service with great customer care. Highly recommended!

My contact with these locksmiths from start to finish was great The lock smiths were efficient Jason assisted me . Offered a great service . I did this all telephonically. It worked out so well . Thank you guys

I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional service I received! From the initial sales process to the swift execution, everything was handled promptly and efficiently within an impressive 2-hour timeframe.

Jason was quick, fast and very professional. He got me into my Airbnb in record timing and was so sweet as well and saved me from a night of trying to figure out how to fix it myself. He’s amazing, 11/10!

Great and efficient service from Jason. Very happy with his communication and professionalism. To add on that he was kind enough to assist on a public Holiday. I highly recommend this service.

Jason was amazing. He showed up within 30 minutes. Got the door open really quick and my kids enjoyed watching him usings his tools to unlock the door. Thanks again for coming so quickly.

Jason was tremendous in assisting us with a sliding door lock that had a missing key, he replaced the lock quickly without any damages. Thank you Jason for the speedy service! A+!

Jason was superb really nice guy to deal with In a stressful situation of being locked out of a vehicle Will recommend him to all my peers friends and Family .....thanks Jason

Prompt , professional, communicated well. Punctual , extra mile, offered advice. Very Happy with their service. Commendable. They get the job done. Thanks Jason 👍

Very professional, exceptional service. Abu helped me immediately and they have reasonable prices for their time. Thank you Jason for installing my new lock!

What Durbanville callers ask first

The questions people put to the branch before booking a callout in this suburb. If yours is not below, ask it on the phone.

How long is the drive out to Durbanville?

It varies with the street and with whatever Durban Road and the N1 are doing at the time. We time it from where the nearest van is standing when you phone, and we say so if it is going to be a long wait.

Do you work inside the security estates?

Yes. The estates are a normal part of the round. Mention the estate when you call so the branch can sort out access at the boom, and have the unit number ready for the guard.

Can you put my gate, garage and front door on one key?

Usually, and it is one of the most common requests off this page. It depends on the lock types you already have; tell us how many doors are involved and we will say what can be matched and what has to be swapped out.

Will opening my door damage the lock?

Normally not. Most residential cylinders can be picked, which leaves the lock and the door exactly as they were. Where a lock cannot be opened that way we tell you before starting rather than afterwards.

Do you open home safes?

We do. Lost combinations, a keypad that has died, or a safe inherited with the house are all routine. Tell us the make if the badge is still readable, and whether it is bolted down.

Is there someone available at night and over weekends?

There is. The Durbanville and Bellville team runs across several shops precisely so that there are locksmiths on duty at any hour, weekends and public holidays included.

Do I know what it costs before you arrive?

Yes, the number is agreed on the phone before the van leaves. If what we find on site is a different job to the one described, we stop, explain, and give you the new price before going further.

How do I confirm the locksmith at my gate is ours?

The vehicle is branded, the technician carries identification, and the branch will name the person on the way when you ask. Anything that does not add up, leave the gate closed and phone 021 914 7949.

Locked out in Durbanville?

Phone the Bellville branch. You get the price first and a real arrival time.

Call 021 914 7949
Call 021 914 7949