New Locks. Same Hardware. Lower Cost.
Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing lock so old keys no longer work—faster and cheaper than replacing the lock entirely. Kitsilano homes from West Kitsilano to Cornwall serviced same-day.
Rekeying means our locksmith disassembles your existing lock cylinder and replaces the internal pins with a new set. The result: your old keys are permanently useless and you receive a fresh set that works with the exact same hardware already installed on your Kitsilano home.
Because the lock body, deadbolt, and door hardware all stay in place, rekeying costs significantly less than a full lock replacement. It is the industry-recommended solution any time you need to control who has access—without spending money on new hardware.
We rekey deadbolts, knob locks, and lever handles from Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser—the four most common brands found in Kitsilano homes from Alma bungalows to Cornwall condos.
We dispatch same-day across all Kitsilano neighbourhoods. Most arrivals are within 20–40 minutes of your call.
The cylinder is removed from the door without any cutting, drilling, or damage to the lock body or door frame.
A fresh set of driver and key pins is inserted to match a new key code. Old keys will no longer turn the cylinder.
We cut your new keys on the spot, reinstall the cylinder, and test every key before we leave. Job complete in one visit.
You can never know how many copies of the original keys are floating around—previous owners, estate agents, contractors, neighbours. Rekeying on move-in day is the single most cost-effective security upgrade you can make. We service new homes across West Kitsilano, Mackenzie Heights, Alma, and West Point Grey regularly.
A lost key is a security risk until the lock is rekeyed. Whether your keys went missing at Kitsilano Centre, at the Oval, or somewhere along the West Kitsilano dike trail, rekeying your home locks is the only way to guarantee someone can't use them to get inside.
When a roommate leaves or a tenancy ends at your Kitsilano condo or house, you need their key to stop working—regardless of whether they return it. Rekeying is faster and cheaper than demanding keys back and hoping for compliance.
After a separation or change in living situation, former partners or family members may still hold copies of your keys. Rekeying your Kitsilano home immediately restores your privacy and peace of mind.
Renovations, rental property turnovers, or cleaning services often mean handing out keys. Once the work is done, rekeying ensures those keys are permanently retired without the cost of replacing the lock hardware.
Multiple locks, multiple keys—it doesn't have to be that way. We rekey all the locks in your Kitsilano home to work from a single key. Front door, back door, side entrance, and garage entry all opening with one key makes daily life noticeably simpler.
For most Kitsilano homeowners, rekeying is the smarter choice. Here's how the two options compare.
| 🔑 Rekeying | 🔒 Lock Replacement | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower — labour only | Higher — new hardware + labour |
| Old Keys Stop Working | ✓ Yes, immediately | ✓ Yes |
| Existing Hardware Kept | ✓ Same lock body stays | ✕ Removed and discarded |
| Time to Complete | 15–30 min per lock | 30–60 min per lock |
| Best When Lock is Damaged | ✕ Not ideal | ✓ Recommended |
| Upgrade Lock Grade | ✕ Keeps existing grade | ✓ Can upgrade security |
| Rekey-to-Match (one key) | ✓ Yes—all locks matched | ✓ Yes, at higher cost |
| Recommended For | Move-in, lost keys, tenant change | Damaged lock, security upgrade |
Not sure which option your Kitsilano home needs? Call 604-734-7233 and we'll give you an honest recommendation at no charge.
Single and double cylinder deadbolts are the most common rekey request at Kitsilano homes. We rekey the cylinder while keeping your existing deadbolt hardware intact.
Interior doors, secondary entrances, and older Kitsilano homes with knob lock hardware are fully supported. We carry pin kits for all standard residential knob profiles.
Common on interior doors and accessible entrances in Kitsilano condos and townhouses. Lever handle cylinders are rekeyed the same way as knob and deadbolt cylinders.
One of the most widely used brands in Kitsilano homes. B-series deadbolts and F-series knob and lever locks are our most frequent rekey jobs.
Standard on countless Kitsilano builder-grade homes. SmartKey and traditional Kwikset cylinders both serviced by our technicians.
Premium hardware found in higher-end Alma and Mackenzie Heights homes. Baldwin cylinders require care but are fully rekeyable with the right pin kits.
A common Canadian brand in Kitsilano housing. Weiser deadbolts and passage sets are fully supported and frequently rekeyed across our Kitsilano service area.
Safe & Secure Locksmith has been rekeying Kitsilano homes for years. We know the locks in Kitsilano's older West Kitsilano heritage houses, the Schlage and Kwikset hardware common in Arbutus Ridge townhomes, and the branded cylinders in Alma single-family builds. Our technicians arrive with a comprehensive set of pin kits and key blanks so your rekey is completed in a single visit every time.
We offer transparent, upfront pricing before we begin any work. No travel surcharges for Kitsilano service calls, no surprise fees on the invoice. If rekeying isn't the right answer for your situation—say, if the lock is damaged and needs replacing—we'll tell you honestly before we start.
Every technician dispatched to Kitsilano holds a valid locksmith licence and carries full liability insurance.
We dispatch to all Kitsilano neighbourhoods including West Kitsilano, Cornwall, West Point Grey, Delamont Park, and Alma same-day.
You receive a clear quote before work begins. The price you're quoted is the price you pay—no extra fees for Kitsilano travel.
Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser pin kits on every truck. Rekeying completed in a single visit without ordering parts.
We match all your Kitsilano home's locks to a single key in one visit. Front door, back door, side entry—all working from one key.
For same-day rekeying, call 604-734-7233 directly. To schedule a rekey, use the form below.
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