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Melbourne's
Local Locksmith Since 1990.

Lightning Locksmiths was founded by master locksmith Steve Howard — four decades of locksmithing, thousands of Melbourne homes, businesses and vehicles secured.

The Founder

Steve Howard — Master Locksmith.

Steve's been a locksmith since 1977. He founded Lightning Locksmiths in 1990 to bring a faster, more trustworthy alternative to Melbourne's locksmith scene — turning up when he said he would, quoting upfront, and fixing the job properly.

Nearly 50 years later, that's still how the team operates. Every lock, key and system we install is one we'd fit to our own homes, businesses and vehicles.

Steve is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia — the industry body that sets technical and ethical standards for Australian locksmiths.

Credentials You Can Verify.

No cowboys, no surprises. Everything that goes into our vehicles, uniforms and paperwork can be checked against public registers.

Police Checked

Every technician holds a current Police Security Check.

Licensed

Victorian Police Licence 71761421S. Fully registered.

Working with Children

WWC checks held by all on-site technicians.

Master Locksmiths

Member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia.

Fully Insured

$20 million Public Liability Insurance on every job.

12-Month Warranty

Every job covered — workmanship and materials.

How We Work.

Upfront Quotes

99% of jobs are quoted over the phone. The price we give is the price you pay if the job matches the description — no hidden fees, no upsells.

Damage-Free Work

We use specialist tools to open locks without damaging them. No broken doors, no smashed windows, no replaced hardware unless it's genuinely needed.

One Visit, Done

We carry the keys, locks, tools and diagnostic equipment you'd expect from a dealer — but we come to you. Most jobs are completed in a single call-out.

Melbourne's Local Locksmith Since 1990.