Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Schlage Primus, and ASSA Abloy cylinders run $180-$420 each installed. Rekey on existing high-security cylinders $60-$120. A typical 4-door Vancouver home is $720-$1,680 for full high-security upgrade. Free quote with site assessment, no surprise fees.

Three things: pick resistance (sidebars, telescopic pins, rotating pins), drill resistance (hardened steel inserts, anti-drill plates), and restricted keyways (keys cannot be duplicated at hardware stores). Standard Schlage and Kwikset Grade 3 deadbolts can be picked or bumped in under 60 seconds; Mul-T-Lock and Medeco resist these attacks for 30+ minutes.

Often yes. Schlage Primus retrofits directly into existing Schlage hardware. Mul-T-Lock has rim and mortise cylinders that fit most existing commercial hardware. Medeco offers form-factor matched cylinders for most major brands. Cylinder-only upgrade saves $80-$200 per door vs full hardware replacement.

Patented keyway profiles are not stocked by hardware stores. Only authorized dealers like us can cut Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Schlage Primus, and ASSA Abloy keys, and only with the original keyholder's written authorization on file. We maintain a documented key registry so you control exactly who holds working keys.

Yes. Master key systems using Mul-T-Lock or Medeco restricted-key platforms are our most common commercial install. From small offices ($480-$1,200) to large strata buildings ($1,800-$2,400+). Coordinated with property managers, with documented key registries and per-cylinder rekey at $60-$120 for tenant turnover.