Residential locksmiths
WAS locks in Fremantle
A WAS lock is the lock approved for Western Australian meter boxes and gates. The utilities hold a master key, so they can still read or isolate the meter when you are not there. We supply and fit WAS locks on meter boxes and gates.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- MLAA member
- Price confirmed before work
Securing a meter box or gate?
Tell us where the meter box or gate is and what lock is on it now.
0403 232 113Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability
What is a WAS lock?
What a WAS lock is
WAS stands for Western Australian Services. It is a lock approved for Western Australian meter boxes and gates. It works like any other lock, except the master key is held by the essential service utilities: Western Power, Synergy, Alinta Energy and the Water Corporation.
If you have a gate between the street and your meter box, gas meter or water meter, that gate should work on the WAS key too, so the utilities can reach the meters.
- Works like a standard lock
- Utilities hold the master key
- Used on meter boxes and gates
Why not any lock?
Why a meter box needs a WAS lock
An ordinary lock keeps the utilities out too. They then cannot read the meter when you are away, or reach the main switch in an emergency. A WAS lock keeps the box or gate secure while leaving them access.
- Meter readings while you are out
- Emergency access to the main switch
- Protection from tampering
Pricing
Ask us for a price
Tell us about the meter box and we will confirm the expected cost before any work starts.
How it works
Getting a WAS lock on your meter box
- 1Tell us
Describe the meter box or gate
Where it is, and a photo if you can.
- 2Confirm
Agree the price
We confirm what is needed and the cost.
- 3Fit
Lock fitted
We fit the lock and check it closes properly.
Why Portside
A local team for local properties
Chris has worked in locksmithing since 2001, including residential, commercial and strata work.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- MLAA member
- Over 20 years' experience
Questions
WAS lock questions
Can I use my own lock on the meter box?+
It is not recommended. An ordinary lock stops the utilities reading the meter when you are out, and from reaching it in an emergency. A WAS lock gives them access with their master key.
Does a gate in front of the meters need a WAS lock?+
If you have a gate between the street and your meter box, gas meter or water meter, it should work on the WAS key so the utilities can get through to the meters.
Who has a key to a WAS lock?+
The essential service utilities hold the master key: Western Power, Synergy, Alinta Energy and the Water Corporation.
Meter box or gate needs a lock?
Tell us about the meter box or gate.
Where it is, and what is on it now.
Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability