Residential Locksmith

Call us and we will get you back inside, then rekey the locks so the missing key cannot be used by whoever finds it. Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and changes which key operates it, which is usually cheaper than replacing every lock. We cut you a fresh set of keys during the same visit. If the key went missing with anything showing your address, rekeying that day is the right call.

Not necessarily. A deadbolt that suddenly resists is often a door or frame that has shifted with the seasons, so the bolt is binding against the strike plate rather than the lock itself failing. It can also be a worn cylinder, a bent key, or debris and moisture inside the mechanism after a cold snap. We diagnose it on site, adjust or repair where we can, and only recommend replacement when the hardware is genuinely finished.

Yes, and this is a common call. Many smart deadbolts have a mechanical key override or an external power contact, and where they do we use it. Where they do not, we work the lock like any other and then get the unit powered and functioning again. We can also review how the lock is set up so a low battery warns you next time instead of stranding you.

Drilling is a last resort. Where the lock allows it we open the door without destroying the hardware, and most residential lockouts end with your existing lock still in place and working. If a lock is seized, already damaged, or built so that non-destructive entry is not possible, we tell you before we touch it and give you the quote for both paths.

Rekey when the hardware is in good condition and the only problem is who might hold a key, such as taking over a new place, losing a key, or a roommate handing back a set. Replace when the lock is worn, damaged, or too basic for the door it is on, or when you want to upgrade to a proper deadbolt or a smart lock. We will tell you which one your door actually needs and quote both if it is a close call.

We ask for identification and something linking you to the address, such as a lease, a utility bill, or a piece of mail. A legitimate locksmith always asks, because the whole point of the trade is that not just anyone can get through your door. Mention on the phone if the documents are inside and we will work through the options with you.

Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, holidays included. We dispatch as soon as you call, and arrival time depends on traffic and where you are in the city. Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast Calgary are all covered.

We give you a firm quote before any work begins, and there are no hidden charges afterwards. The number depends on how many locks are involved, the type of lock on each door, whether any parts are needed, the time of day, and where you are in the city. Call (587) 966-5625, tell us how many doors and what is on them, and you will have a figure before we start.

Yes. We install deadbolts on entry doors, including doors that have never been drilled for one, and we set the strike plate into the frame properly so the bolt is actually doing structural work. We also handle garage door locks and window locks in the same visit if you want the whole ground floor sorted at once.