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Lock change questions in North York, answered
Real questions North York customers ask about a lock change or rekey: renting, condos, keyed-alike doors and price. Rekey from $70 per lock, lock change from $120.
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What this page covers
Real questions North York customers ask about a lock change or rekey, so you know what to expect before you call.
- Lock changes and rekeys only
- This page is about changing or rekeying locks on North York homes and condos.
- Renters and owners
- The rules are different depending on whether you own the unit or rent it.
- Price before any work
- You hear the number on the call, before a technician is sent.
Good to know before you call
ID checked first
We confirm your ID and address before the door is opened.
Price heard first
Agreed on the call before anyone is sent. It does not change at the door.
Keys tested together
Every new key tried in every lock before the technician leaves.
What North York customers ask before they call
I rent my unit in North York. Can you change the lock without my landlord knowing?
No. We change a rental lock only with the landlord's agreement, and we check ID for the person who called before any work starts.
I live in a condo. Do I need the building's permission?
Check your condo's rules on cylinders and master keys with the building office first. We only work on your unit door, not common areas.
Is a rekey cheaper than a full lock change?
Usually yes. Rekey from $70 per lock, as your hardware stays on the door. Lock change from $120, depending on the lock you choose.
Can my front door, side door and garage all share one key?
Often, yes, if the locks use the same keyway. We check when we are there and tell you the price before cutting any keys.
My key is stuck or broke off inside the lock. Is that part of a rekey?
Tell us when you call. A key stuck or broken in the lock is a different job from a straightforward rekey, and we price it on the phone before anyone is sent.
Do I need to be home for the visit?
Yes, or someone who can show ID with your address. We only do the work for the owner, a tenant with the landlord's agreement, or the property manager.
What hours can I call?
Open daily 7am-10:30pm. Call any time in that window and tell us your address and how many doors.
Still have a question? Call.
Open daily 7am-10:30pm. No work starts until you say yes.