Lock Change Service in Toronto

If the lock works fine and the only problem is that someone else may have a key, you probably need a rekey, not a new lock. Rekeying changes the pins inside so old keys stop working. A lock change swaps the hardware itself.

For a longer comparison, read our guide on rekeying vs replacing locks.

Yes. After a break-in, getting the door to lock again tonight comes first. Our vans carry common deadbolts and handle sets from brands like Schlage, Kwikset and Weiser, so most home doors can be fixed in one visit.

1. Call the police first and get a report number for your insurance.
2. Take photos of the door, frame and lock before anything is touched.
3. Call us. Tell us whether the door still closes and whether the frame is split.
4. We fit new locks, and if the strike side is damaged, we can fit a longer, heavier strike plate.

If the frame itself is badly split, a new lock alone won't hold. We'll secure what we can that night and tell you honestly if you need a carpenter or a new door. For stronger hardware after the fact, see security upgrades.

Generally, not without the landlord's consent. Ontario's rental rules expect both sides to keep each other informed about locks. Tenants usually need permission to change or add a lock, and a landlord who changes the locks must give the tenant a new key. If you're not sure about your situation, check with the Landlord and Tenant Board before anyone touches the lock.

What this means for a job with us:

• Landlords changing locks between tenants: we can change or rekey every unit door and cut keys for the new tenant and for you.
• Tenants: get your landlord's okay in writing first. If they agree, we can do the work and you hand them a copy of the new key.
• Condo owners: the unit door is usually yours to change, but some buildings need a copy for emergencies or use a building keyway. Ask your property manager before we come out.

We'll ask for ID and proof that you own or live at the address before we change a lock.

Yes. Commercial doors use different hardware from houses, so tell us what kind of door it is when you call. Common jobs include:

• Mortise cylinders on glass or aluminum storefront doors
• Heavy lever handles on office and back-of-house doors
• Rim cylinders on the deadlocks of laneway and rear exit doors
• Changing every lock after a manager or key holder leaves

If your exit doors have panic bars, the replacement has to keep the door working as an exit under the Ontario Fire Code. We won't fit anything that blocks a required exit. For businesses with many key holders, a master key system can save you from changing every lock next time someone leaves.

It depends on how many locks, what kind of hardware you choose, and the door itself. A single deadbolt on a standard home door is the simplest case. Storefront cylinders, smart locks and damaged frames take longer. There's no call-out fee, and the price is confirmed with you before work starts.

• Number of doors and whether you want them all on one key
• Basic, mid-grade or high-security hardware
• Your own hardware vs hardware we supply
• Repairs to a damaged door or frame after a break-in
• Late-night or weekend timing