Mobile Locksmith in Fourways

One name, two meanings

“Fourways” gets used in two ways, and it helps to know which one you mean when you call. In the 2011 Census, Fourways is a single sub-place of the Sandton main place: about 3,860 residents in 1,465 households on 2.13 km². In everyday speech, though, Fourways covers a whole cluster of northern Sandton suburbs and estates, and many people think of it as an area of its own.

Place names here don't follow the official boundaries. On the census map, Fourways Mall sits inside the Witkoppen sub-place and Fourways Crossing inside Lone Hill. So an address that ends in “Fourways” could be in any of several suburbs. If you're not sure which one you're in, give us the street and the nearest cross street and we'll work it out. Several neighbouring areas have their own pages:

• Locksmith in Lonehill and Beverley, to the north-east;
• Locksmith in Douglasdale, to the south;
• Witkoppen and Craigavon, around the mall and Cedar Square;
• Fourways Gardens, Kengies and Broadacres, further north.

The original suburb, west of the main road

The name comes from the old four-way stop where William Nicol Drive met Witkoppen Road. The suburb itself lies mainly on the western side of that north–south road. A small portion on the eastern side is known locally as Little Fourways. Witkoppen Road runs along its northern side, and Kingfisher Drive is the main street through the suburb. Leslie Avenue also crosses the census area.

That road you might still call William Nicol Drive is now officially Winnie Mandela Drive. Either name is fine when you describe your route to us. What saves the most time is the side street you turn into and, if you live in a complex, its name and gate.

Houses, townhouses and the gate in front of them

Fourways has freestanding houses as well as complexes and secure developments, which became common across the district as residents looked for better security. That affects how a lock call-out goes:

• In a house, you deal with us directly. If the front-door lock has failed, ask the technician to look at the kitchen and garage-side doors while they're there. Locks bought at the same time tend to wear out at the same time.
• In a complex or estate, the technician must get past the guard or intercom first. Have the complex name, your unit number and the visitor procedure ready when you call.
• In a rented home, ask your landlord or agent before changing a lock. Many leases ask for written consent and a key for the owner.

Lockouts, snapped keys and locks that turn without moving the bolt are the usual reasons people call. Our guide on a key that turns but won't unlock the door explains what's probably happening inside the lock.

Shops, offices and other business premises

The Fourways district has a large retail and office presence as well as homes. For a shop, office or storeroom door, tell us who manages the building and whether they have to approve lock work or keep a key. Shopping centres and office parks often have their own rules for contractors, such as signing in at a security desk or working outside trading hours. Find out what applies before booking. Our commercial locksmith service covers this kind of work.

Price and what you'll be told first

After looking at the lock, door and frame, the technician tells you what is wrong and what fixing it involves: adjusting or repairing the lock, replacing a part, or fitting a new lock. Call-out: R250 call-out fee. Quotations: The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree.

Locksmith services available in Fourways

• Emergency lockouts

  Locked out of your home, flat or office? We come to you and work to get you back in with as little damage as possible.

• Residential locksmith

  Lock repairs, replacements and lockouts for houses, townhouses, flats and estate homes across Sandton.

• Lock repairs

  Stiff, sticking, jammed or misaligned locks diagnosed and repaired on site where repair makes sense.

• Commercial locksmith

  Office, shop and storeroom locks repaired or replaced on site, with planned visits to suit business hours.

• Lock replacement

  Worn, damaged or compromised locks replaced and new locks installed to suit your existing door.

All of these are part of our mobile locksmith service in Sandton.

Useful guides

• Key Turns but the Door Won't Unlock: What It Means
• Repair or Replace a Lock? How the Decision Is Made
• Office lock problems: information to prepare before calling

Nearby areas we cover

• Douglasdale
• Lonehill
• Witkoppen
• Norscot
• Magaliessig

All Sandton areas