Residential locksmith work, done properly
Houses, condos and rentals fail in different ways. A bungalow in Cliffside needs different advice from a tower in Willowdale.
Common jobs
- Rekeying after a move, a break-up or a tenant change.
- Replacing worn deadbolts and handle sets.
- Fitting keypad and smart locks.
- Repairing doors that will not latch.
Houses and townhouses
- Post-war bungalows and semis often have original frames that have shifted; we check the strike and frame before blaming the lock.
- Townhouse complexes often have shared rules on exterior hardware; check with your board.
- Basement suites need their own entrance key or code.
Condos and towers
- The building controls fobs, lobbies and shared doors; the suite door is typically yours, within the rules.
- Ask management about approved lock types and whether emergency access must be preserved.
- Book parking and elevator time when you can; a technician who cannot park cannot start.
Before you book
- Take a photo of the lock face and the door edge.
- Tell us how many locks and whether you want one key for all.
- Say whether you own or rent, and who authorizes the change.
Send a photo of the lock and the door edge with your request and we can usually tell you what is needed before we travel.
Related services
- Lock rekeying: Keep sound existing hardware and change who has access.
- Door Reinforcement & Strike Plates: Upgrades to the weakest points in an entry door: the strike, the hinge screws and the jamb around the deadbolt.
- Window Locks & Security Bars: Extra security on ground-floor and basement windows: pin locks, sash locks, sliding-window locks and bars.
- Gate Locks & Hardware: Lockable gate hardware for wood, chain-link and metal gates, with repair for sagging gates and stiff latches.
Where we work
Our office is at Unit 29, 5310 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 5E8, open 7 AM to 11 PM, every day with walk-ins welcome. We serve Scarborough, Markham, North York and every city on our service area list.