Rekeying changes the inside of your existing lock so every previous key stops working. Our lock rekeying Toronto service costs less than new hardware and keeps the locks you already trust.
Every lock that has been in place for a while has a history of keys. Previous owners, contractors, a cleaner, a tenant who moved out — the keys may still be out there, and nothing about a door tells you how many copies exist. Rekeying closes that gap without touching your hardware, which is why it is the first thing we recommend after a move. A good lock rekeying Toronto job also improves how the lock feels. Worn pins and springs are replaced with fresh ones matched to your new key, which means smoother turning and fewer jams in cold weather. The old key still fits the hole, but the pins no longer line up with it, so it simply will not turn. During the visit we open the cylinder, replace the pin stack, cut a fresh set of keys, test the bolt through its full throw and check that the strike plate is still doing its job. If the cylinder is cracked or the mechanism is beyond saving, we say so instead of rekeying a lock that is going to fail anyway. A lock rekeying Toronto appointment should leave you with fewer keys, not more questions. Rekeying is not the same as changing locks People use the two words as if they were one job, but they differ. Rekeying reuses the cylinder already on the door; changing locks means new hardware. Rekeying is quicker, cheaper and avoids fresh holes in your door, which is why it is the default recommendation whenever the lock itself is sound. A lock rekeying Toronto quote should state clearly which of the two you are paying for. Cold weather and worn pins A lock that is fine all summer and jams in January is usually telling you the pins and springs are worn and the lubricant has dried out. Fresh pins, a clean plug and the right dry lubricant make an immediate difference, and it costs far less than the forced entry that follows a snapped key in the cold. The key count that ends arguments At handover you get every key we cut, counted and written on the invoice. For a landlord that record settles deposit disputes; for a homeowner it is the only reliable answer to how many keys to the door exist. If one later goes missing, a lock rekeying Toronto visit only has to change the cylinders that key opened.
The mechanics behind rekeying, and the situations where it is the wrong tool for the job.
A pin tumbler cylinder holds a stack of pins that only line up for a specific key cut. Rekeying swaps those pins so the shear line matches your new key instead. Because the housing, bolt and finish stay the same, a lock rekeying Toronto visit is faster and cheaper than a full replacement, and the door keeps hardware that already fits properly.
Landlords do not need to replace a good lock every time a unit turns over. A lock rekeying Toronto service gives the new tenant keys that are genuinely fresh while the building keeps consistent hardware across suites. Documenting the key count at handover also settles the most common deposit dispute before it starts.
If the cylinder turns freely without the bolt moving, the tailpiece or cam is broken. If the door has been forced, the strike and frame need attention before any lock will hold. In those cases a lock rekeying Toronto quote would be dishonest, so we diagnose the whole opening and price the repair that actually solves it.
Matching all exterior doors to a single key is the request we hear most, and for a household it is genuinely useful. The exception is anything you would not want opened by a key that might be lost with a set of house keys: a detached garage, a storage locker, a safe room. Our lock rekeying Toronto advice is to keep those on their own key and accept carrying the extra one, because convenience is not worth a single lost ring unlocking everything you own.
Small, precise parts — and the reason a proper lock rekeying Toronto job is not a five-minute swap.
Five situations where changing the pins beats buying new locks.
You have no idea who kept a key to your new home — rekey and start clean.
Landlords can rekey between tenancies without replacing solid hardware.
Once the pins change, the missing key is simply a piece of metal.
Rekey the exterior doors to a single key while keeping the hardware you own.
You pay for labour and pins rather than a full set of new locks.
Tell us how many cylinders and which entrances are involved.
We check the lock is sound enough to be worth rekeying.
The pin stack is changed and new keys cut to match.
Bolt throw, key smoothness and key count confirmed with you.
No. That is the entire point. Once the pin stack is changed, every previously cut key for that cylinder stops working, including copies you never knew about.
Usually yes, because you are paying for pins, keys and labour instead of new hardware. If the cylinder is damaged or the lock is a low-grade unit that has already failed, replacement is the better spend and we will say so.
Yes. That is one of the most common requests and it makes a household far easier to manage. Interior doors can be kept separate if you prefer.
As many as you ask for. We cut them on site, test each one and hand over a written count for your records.
Yes, including storefront and office cylinders, and we can keep existing key hierarchies intact where the system allows.
A single deadbolt is a short job and most homes are finished in one visit. The time depends on the number of cylinders and their condition — a worn cylinder can take longer to strip, clean and repin properly, and we will tell you if one is past saving.
If the unit has a standard mechanical key override, the cylinder can usually be repinned. Some models also need the key updated in the app or on the device itself, and we check that during the visit so the mechanical key and the electronic access stay in step.
Tell us the property and the number of locks and we will arrange the rekey with the price confirmed in advance.
Book a rekeyTell us how many locks are involved and when the property is available, and we will confirm the price before the visit.
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