Lock change · North York

Lock change in North York in 20-30 min

Need the locks changed in North York, Toronto? Rekey from $70 or replace the lock. A local technician usually arrives in 20 to 30 minutes, or at a time you choose.

(647) 367-3162Price confirmed by phone before dispatch.Open daily 7am-10:30pm.
A green front door with a silver handleset, a tool case on the porch
A green front door with a silver handleset, a tool case on the porch
Arrivalusually 20 to 30 min
Rekey or replace

Three questions, one answer

Rekey

Same lock, new key. From $70 per lock.

Replace

New hardware on the door. The price is confirmed on the call.

Were keys lost, or not handed back?

Yes: a rekey is usually enough if the lock still works well. Every old key stops working.

Is the lock damaged or hard to turn?

Yes: replace it. A damaged lock is not worth rekeying.

Do you want a different look or a stronger lock?

Yes: replace it. If all three answers are no, a rekey is usually enough.

The first decision

Rekey or replace?

Both give you keys that only you hold. The difference is whether the lock itself stays. Here is how we help people choose, and you can always ask the technician to look at the lock before you decide.

Option one

Rekey the lock

The technician changes the pins inside the cylinder. Your hardware stays, the old keys stop working.

  • Your locks work smoothly and you like how they look
  • You moved in and do not know who has a key
  • A tenant or a contractor kept a copy
  • You want one key for the front and back doors

Quicker and lower in cost. Read about rekeying

Option two

Replace the lock

The old lock comes out and a new one goes into the same door. New hardware, new keys.

  • The key sticks, the bolt drags or the lock is worn
  • Someone forced or damaged the lock
  • You want a stronger deadbolt or a different finish
  • The door has no deadbolt yet

You pick the hardware on the call. Read about lock replacement

Hardware we work on

The locks on North York doors

These are the four locks we see on North York doors. Tell us which one you have and the technician brings parts to match.

When to change the locks

Four moments that call for new keys

  1. Week oneYou move inPrevious owners, agents and trades may still hold keys. A rekey closes that off.
  2. Between leasesA tenant moves outLandlords rekey before the next tenant gets keys, so no old copy works.
  3. Right awayA key goes missingIf the lost key could be traced to your address, change it that day.
  4. After the police visitAfter a break-inDamaged locks are replaced; locks that still work can be rekeyed.
Neighbourhoods

Houses and condos across North York

Condo unit or house, the work is the same: the right hardware, fitted properly. Condo residents, check your building rules first.

Condo towers and a tree-lined boulevard

Willowdale

Condo unit doors and family homes.

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A low brick bungalow with a front garden

Don Mills

Bungalows, townhouses and low-rise.

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Condo residents

Check your building rules before the visit

Many North York condos have rules for unit door locks. A quick check avoids a second visit.

  1. Ask management if they need a key copy or a specific cylinder.
  2. Reserve the elevator if your building asks for it.
  3. Tell the concierge a technician is coming to your unit.

Condo lock change

Questions

Lock change questions from North York

Ready for new keys?

Call and tell us the doors and the locks you have. A local technician usually arrives in 20 to 30 minutes.

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How soon can a technician come?

A local technician usually arrives in 20 to 30 minutes when you need it fast. If you would rather pick a time later in the day, tell us on the call.

What does a lock change cost in North York?

A full lock change from $120 per lock, and the final price depends on the hardware you choose. You hear the price on the call, before a technician is on the way.

Should I rekey or replace?

Rekey if your locks work well and you only need old keys to stop working. Replace if a lock is worn, damaged or you want a different style or a stronger deadbolt.

Can one key open all my doors?

Often, yes. If your exterior locks share the same keyway, the technician can rekey them to one key. If they do not, replacing one or two locks can make it possible.

Do you change condo unit locks?

Yes. Check your building rules first, because many condos ask for a key copy or a specific cylinder. The technician works only on your unit door.

Do I need to be at home during the visit?

Yes, or someone you trust who can show ID with the address. We change locks only for the owner, a tenant with the landlord's agreement, or the property manager.

What should I have ready before you arrive?

The number of doors, the brand on each lock if you can see it, and whether you want one key for all of them.

When are you open?

We are open daily 7am-10:30pm. Call early in the day if you want the work done before evening.

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