Hi
I lost both of my home door lock keys.
So I called up my agent, but didn't tell him that I've lost both of them and he said that they are standard keys and I can re-cut at any cutting place.
How do I proceed with this , I've no clue what kind of lock it is and how can I re-cut those keys(I know I can do that at Bunnings etc.)
[Need Advice] Lost Both of My Home Door Lock Keys
urahara on 16/11/2016 - 13:09
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You can't re-cut the keys without having something for them to copy. You'll need to get the duplicate from the agent.
Locksmith can trace the key from the lock. but you will have to remove the lock first to run a tracer on it.
..and will need a key so you can remove lock.
most locks will be easily removable from inside. if you are locked out of the house and done have key you do not have much options.
There are a few options depending of what kind of lock you have: buy a new cylinder from Bunnings, buy a whole new lock from Bunnings, get a locksmith to replace just the barrel of your existing lock or grab the keys from the agent and get copies cut. Bunnings certainly cut keys but we must have a key to duplicate.
So I called up my agent, but didn't tell him that I've lost both of them and he said that they are standard keys and I can re-cut at any cutting place.
tell him you lost both of them and he can give you a back up key to copy
They will probably charge you $10-20 as they will have to make a copy for you.
They shouldn't and won't give you the only key they have.
You need to look up those guys PickPals, they often post deals here ;)
Some real estate agents provide you with a photocopy of keys. If you have the photocopy a good locksmith can actually cut you a new one just from the photo.
Usually your agent or landlord will have a copy.
Otherwise call out a locksmith to replace the barrel - was roughly $270 when we had this done