Lock change in Vancouver
New deadbolts and handlesets, fitted properly and keyed to your other doors.
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New hardware, fitted to hold.
Deadbolt upgrades
Grade 2 or Grade 1, with a reinforced strike screwed into the stud.
Handlesets and levers
Keyed to the deadbolt above, in a finish that matches.
Lock repair
Snapped keys, gritty cylinders and doors that have dropped.
Mul-T-Lock upgrades
Restricted cylinders that cannot be copied at a hardware counter.
When people change a lock, and what we do.
My deadbolt drags.
A new Grade 2 deadbolt, fitted and keyed to your other doors.
Deadbolt 02The handle wobbles.
A new handleset keyed to the deadbolt above it.
Handleset 03The door was kicked in.
We secure it tonight and repair the frame properly.
Forced entry 04I bought the lock myself.
We fit it and check the strike and screws.
Supplied lock 05A tenant left and the lock is worn.
Changed on your schedule, with the key count written down.
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Before you change a lock
When to change a lock
- The bolt drags.
- The handle wobbles.
- The cylinder has corroded.
- You want a higher grade.
If the lock turns smoothly with its own key, rekey it for $25-$45 a cylinder. See lock rekey.
Lock repair first
- Snapped key We extract it and cut a new one.
- Gritty cylinder Stripped, cleaned and lubricated.
- Bolt will not seat Usually the door has dropped. An alignment job.
We replace the lock when the body is cracked, the cylinder was drilled, the bolt is bent or parts are no longer made.
What a lock change costs
- Home deadbolt, installed $80-$160 a door
- Commercial hardware, installed $80-$380 a door
- Service call $75 in standard hours
We quote hardware with its model number, so you can compare it with a shelf price.
Bought the lock yourself? We fit it for the same labour.
Choosing a grade
- Grade 3 Builder grade. The weakest.
- Grade 2 The step up for a front door.
- Grade 1 For a lane, stairwell or shared hallway.
Look for a one-inch throw and a strike screwed into the stud. Match the finish across the door.
How we fit a lock
- 01Strike plate and 3-inch screws into the framing stud.
- 02New lock keyed to your other doors, so you still carry one key.
- 03Test every key and check the door closes cleanly.
Unusual models are ordered by part number. We do not swap in something close.
After lost keys or a forced entry
- Lost key to a good lock Rekey it.
- Kicked-in door Lock change plus frame repair.
- Locked out too See emergency locksmith.
Landlords can ask about a commercial account. We record the key count at handover.
Mobile locksmith service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Walk-in shop at 4105 Macdonald St open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, weekends by appointment.
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233. A real person picks up.
How much does a lock change cost?
Home hardware is $80-$160 a door installed. Commercial hardware is $80-$380. A visit in standard hours adds a $75 service call.
Should I change the locks or rekey them?
Rekey when the lock works and you only want the old keys dead. Change it when it is worn or damaged, or you want a higher grade.
Can I supply my own lock?
Yes. We fit it and check the strike and screws.
Can the new locks use one key?
Yes. We key new locks alike on request at no extra charge.
Do you change locks for landlords?
Yes. We change them between tenancies, keyed to your system, and record the key count.