Unlocking solutions since 1940
Access and Security Expertise
James Bull's reputation continues to grow as innovative solution providers for access and security. Our expertise has seen us successfully provide key products and solutions to large scale organisations and developments across New Zealand.
Whether you are a developer, architect, or a DIY we pride ourselves on matching the best solution to your needs.
Proven Experience
and Approach
James Bull draw on the vast experience of their team, to provide expert knowledge
Nothing beats experience, and an innovative approach to the future and this is where our teams are at.
Flexible and Responsive
With a significant number of multi skilled team members we adapt to meet your needs
James Bull team is large enough and capable to respond to projects of any scale and challenge.
Forward thinking
and Innovative
We aim to provide the best solution that meets your needs today, not yesterday!
Our teams are learning and adapting daily to the latest solutions for access and security
Our core services
Locks, keys and safes
Since a long time ago, we've been known for our service and expertise in these key areas
James Bull Locksmiths have been innovators all the way, and this is reflected in changing to James Bull : Access and Security. And since 2005 our logo has reflected our approach beyond the traditional lock and key.
James Bull Expertise beyond just locks and keys
Discover what else we can do, with our capable and skilled teams we provide solutions beyond just a new key, or fixing a lock. With a creative approach to every situation, we seek to match products to your needs and more
Commercial Solutions
James Bull have a dedicated experienced team, committed to giving you the best possible solutions if you are working in the commercial sector.
Residential Solutions
James Bull provide a full supply, install and support service for all their residential access and security solutions
Automotive Solutions
James Bull can sort out your car key or remote and get you up and running again fast.
Exceptional projects
A glimpse of some projects we have utilised our expertise on
Christchurch Charity Hospital
20
Access
Cards
Cards
120
Clients
Accessing
Accessing
Zero
Keys
Cut
Cut
$45K
Overall
Budget
Budget
Christchurch Charity Hospital
The Challenge
Christchurch Charity Hospital needed a better way to manage a significant number of personnel coming and going from the building. Some were part time, some one off visiting surgeons, and many regularly there a few times a week. When their existing system was getting hard to service, Carl approached Chris...
Isaac Theatre Royal
8
Months Duration
$30K
Approx cost
Isaac Theatre Royal
The Challenge
This was one of the iconic Christchurch buildings to be significantly rebuilt and refurbished following the 2011 earthquakes. James Bull were engaged to write the access schedule at an early stage to ensure integration with modern access control systems, while maintaining many of the heritage aspects o...
Christchurch Town Hall
56
Cast
Handles
Handles
Christchurch Town Hall
The Challenge
The Town Hall has been Christchurch's most significant repaired building post 2011. With a significant push to restore the past to its original and former glory, James Bull were ideally placed to offer its services. In fact the team were already engaged with Warren and Mahoney, and VBase planning the refu...
Our Expertise is our people
James Bull team are known for understanding your challenge and providing a range of solutions to consider. Throw some helpful advice in their and you should be better off.
Chris
Wright
Manager
03 366 4505Chris is one of our experts when it comes to sorting solutions for commercial projects. Knows all about keys, locks and access control systems
Mike
Sloan
Architectural Representative
027 663 3011Mike is our man, when it comes to architectural designer solutions he'll find you some great solutions!
Graham
Capstick
Installation Coordinator
027 482 2536Graham is a critical part of our team coordinating installs, and making sure they are on time!